August is a really busy month in Big Bear, and it’s a great time to book a getaway with Five Star Vacation Rentals. We listed some highlights last week, and here are a few more ways to have August fun in Big Bear.
Golfers are encouraged to plan a fun day of golf with the Chamber of Commerce. Join them on August 9th from 8:00am to 4:00pm with the Chamber on the Green “Big Hitter Tournament.” On course games will include Shoot-n-Holla, Chug & Spin, the Circle of Gold and more! Trophies will be awarded to winning teams and also to individual winners for Closest to Hole, Best Ball, Hole-in-One, and men and women’s Longest Drives. Visit the Chamber’s website for more details.
The Renaissance Faire continues weekends through August 11th. If you’ve never been to one of these, you’re really missing out. You’ll enjoy knights jousting, minstrels strumming, comedians laughing, and more food than you can eat in a month. We have some more details posted in our previous blog.
The 30th Annual Antique Car Club’s Fun Run takes place Friday, August 9th through Sunday, August 11th. It’s a great day, and you’ll get to see over 500 cars including roadsters, classics, antiques and hot rods, lining the streets of Big Bear Village. Friday is registration day from 9-5 pm for participants at the Bartlett Parking Lot, Saturday is the day to view the cars on display from 9-4 pm and the Fun Run drive around the Lake takes place at 4pm at the end of day on Saturday, and the awards ceremonies are on Sunday starting at 9:00 am. Visit their website for more details.
The Cave is Big Bear’s premier live music venue, and August is a full month of great bands. The lineup includes One Drop, Yachtly Crew, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Justin Hayward, Cubensis Grateful Dead Tribute, Cinderella’s Tom Kiefer. For show times and tickets, visit The Cave’s website at this link.
You can book your stay online or view all of our Big Bear cabins and luxury estates at this link. Or give us a call at 310-780-3411, and we’ll help you choose a great property for your summer vacation or getaway. And if you’d like to explore any of our other destinations, you can be assured that we’re committed to providing top quality cabins, estates, and condos for your next vacation getaway. Here are links to our other properties in Nuevo Vallarta and La Quinta.
Throughout the summer starting in late June and ending the first week of August you can unleash your child’s inner equestrian. 
On August 3rd we’ll see the 10th annual 
The Big Bear Valley Renaissance Faire continues the first two weekends of August. This annual event is so much fun, some of our guests book more than one weekend just to return. You’ll enjoy traveling minstrels, amazing food, jousting matches, medieval royalty and more food. Of course all this running around and horseplay can be tiring, so it’s a great time to book your stay in a Five Star Vacation Rental in Big Bear.
This event is probably the one that comes to mind first when we think about the Renaissance Faire. It’s all in good fun, and nobody gets hurt, but it’s a glimpse into an amazing display of horsemanship, bravery, and chivalry. The knights engage in thrilling hand-to-hand combat in the main arena. Choose your favorite knight and root for them. Winning knights have been known to reward your enthusiasm by wading into the crowd with gifts.
In addition to the jousting, you’ll enjoy performances that will be both on stage and roaming among the crowd. They’ll usually be sporting some amazing medieval outfits and the songs will be seasoned with an extra helping of ribald humor and fun. Even their names are funny: Gallows Humor, Joust Kidding, and Cutthroat Reef. As a special treat this year, Celtic singer songwriter Kris Colt reveals her past incarnation from the time of her ancestors in Scotland Ireland, England, and Wales as the song bird Black Rose. She is a modern bard, with a lyrical singing style who passionately performs songs of both original and ancient origin.
Though we hardly call this work, we would like to work with you and your family to help you put together a great vacation this summer. And we’re not judging, but we want to gently remind you of all those past summers when you were determined not to let time slip away. But you did. This summer we’ve made it easier than ever before.
There are lots of great reasons to choose a Five Star Vacation Rental over a traditional hotel vacation. Privacy and convenience are two of the big ones. In a hotel, you have lots of common areas shared with strangers, and that can range from inconvenient to “who the heck is yelling in the hallway at 2am???” Each of our properties also has a full kitchen, so you’re in control of how, when, and what you eat. You’ll probably want to enjoy some of the great dining experiences that can be found in restaurants at each of our destinations, but you can stock up to keep snacks, drinks, or full meals prepared right in your vacation rental as well. You decide how you want to spend your vacation. And many people prefer to skip the lines and expense at the restaurant for something fun they can prepare together right in their own kitchen.
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For many of us city dwellers, the allure of nature is a regular part of our relaxation. We buy machines to recreate the sounds of rushing water, rainfall, and other soothing nature sounds. But as we all know, there’s really nothing like actually immersing yourself in nature to relax and enjoy these things as the naturally occur around you. That’s the sort of relaxation you can enjoy with a getaway to 
Big Bear Lake is fully stocked, so you can expect to catch bass, rainbow trout, and catfish. Some great fishing can be had directly off the shore in many locations. If you’d prefer to get out on the water, 
July in Big Bear is full of options for family fun, and the 4th is certainly the most popular event of the month. We suggest you book early for the dates surrounding the 4th, because we sell out every year. If you’ve never seen the fireworks over Big Bear Lake, you should put it on your bucket list. Big Bear prides itself on putting on the biggest fireworks display in all of Southern California. There are plenty of great spaces around the lake and boats you can rent to view the spectacle on the lake. There are also a bunch of other events during the day from a fun run in the morning, a festival with booths full of great gifts and creations from local artists, and plenty of amazing food. But don’t delay!
July 5th and 6th Bear Mountain golf course is offering a unique experience for the golfers. It’s a night time glow in the dark extravaganza with glowing golf balls, and the entire course laid out with a special lighting. You can be the first one among your golfing buddies to declare you love the sport so much, you even play it at night. Tickets for the event are $59 and include the green fee, cart rental, light refreshments, and a glow-in-the-dark ball. Check out their 
If you’ve never done goat yoga, your life is incomplete. Bear Valley Farms is offering goat yoga on their 30 acre spread, and it’s a rare chance to relax and feel the soothing hooves of some baby and adult goats walk all over you. Leave your kids with the in-laws, and head over to spend some time with these kids. It’s hard to imagine you won’t come away from the experience with some great stories and some pretty relaxing yoga as well. Who knew allowing farm animals to climb all over you could be so relaxing? Visit their 
Veterans Park in Big Bear will host the annual Memorial Day event. It’s a great time to meet with or join fellow veterans and celebrate the great sacrifice made by some, so that we can enjoy the freedoms we do. It’s a great barbecue to celebrate the brave men and women who have served to protect our freedoms.
Hiking in Big Bear is a passion for many of our guests, and it’s easy to see why. There are hiking paths ranging from wheelchair and stroller accessible paved ones to expert-level paths up to 15 miles long calling for navigation skills and significant exertion. The paths navigate a variety of the terrain and views found throughout the Big Bear area. Hiking in the spring is especially rewarding and will usually bring some close up interactions with some of the local wildlife as well.
Fishing in Big Bear Lake starts up again this month as well. And whether you’re looking for a lazy afternoon relaxing on the banks of the lake or a serious angler intent on bringing home something fresh for dinner, Big Bear Lake fishing is a perfect fit. Rainbow trout, bass, and catfish can find their way to the end of your hook on a typical day. And with the gourmet kitchens you’ll find in most Five Star Vacation Rentals in Big Bear, they can end up deliciously prepared for everyone in your group. As any fisherman will tell you, there’s really nothing quite as tasty as a fresh caught and prepared fish dinner. Add some sides from the local market, and you’ll be serving up smiles all around.