Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest: Bigger Steins, Wilder Nights & a VIP Club

Grab your steins, practice your Chicken Dance, and start stretching—Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest is turning 55, and this year’s party is packing more Bavarian flair (and beer) than ever before. Running 10 weekends, Sept. 6 – Nov. 8, 2025, this mountain town tradition is shaking things up with brand-new tickets, fresh events, and even a VIP club for the most devoted fest-goers.

What’s New in 2025 :

• Club Prost VIP – The holy grail for Oktoberfest superfans. Unlimited admission all season for you + a guest, a shiny commemorative stein, drink tickets, VIP entry, preferred seating, merch discounts, and more. Oh—and the first 10 members get their own reserved parking space for the season. That’s basically rockstar status.
• Saturday After Dark – When the sun sets, the party cranks up. Think starlit beer toasts, DJ vibes with a German twist, contests, dancing, drink specials, and plenty of “Ein Prosit” sing-alongs. Tickets are just $25—cheaper than GA!
• Game-Day Sundays – Jersey up! Wear your favorite team gear and get $5 off at the door. Bonus: Kids 12 and under are FREE, making Sunday the perfect family-meets-football-meets-beer day.
• Beer Tasting Fridays – Because one kind of beer is never enough. On Oct. 3 & Oct. 24, sip your way through West Coast craft brews and seltzers before diving into the full fest. Double the fun, double the hops.

Expect lederhosen by day, glow sticks by night, and at least one person doing the Chicken Dance like their life depends on it. Whether you’re there to taste your way through the taps, show off your stein-holding stamina, or just soak in the German vibes, Oktoberfest has something for everyone.

When & Where to Raise Your Stein:
Big Bear Lake Convention Center

• Saturdays: 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. (Sept), 1 p.m. – Midnight (Oct)
• Sundays: Noon – 6 p.m.
• Fridays (October only): 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.

From GA to VIP Club Prost, there’s a ticket for every kind of partygoer. Snag yours now at BigBearEvents.com.

So, dust off your dirndl, lace up your lederhosen, and get ready to toast 55 years of Big Bear’s biggest party.