Above the Boom

Offered At

880 Summit Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Not offered at Snow Valley or Bear Mountain

Red, White, and BOOM

Buy Your Tickets Online Today, This Event Sells out EVERY Year

Elevate your 4th of July at Above the Boom, featuring panoramic views of the Big Bear Fireworks Spectacular. Enjoy a roundtrip lift service on the Scenic Sky Chair, live entertainment, dinner, family-friendly activities and more then make your way to the viewing area to watch the fireworks from the top of Snow Summit (elev. 8,200 feet).

Prices:
Ages 13+

Event – $80
Meal (Required) – $25
Total: $105 (plus applicable taxes)

Ages 5-12

Event – $40
Meal (Required) – $25
Total: $65 (plus applicable taxes)

Ages 4 and Under

Event – $0
Meal (Required) – $25
Total: $25 (plus applicable taxes)

When: Friday, July 4, 2025
Where: Snow Summit – 880 Summit Blvd. Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Parking: Free in the Snow Summit upper parking lot (first come, first served)

How It Works

1. Select July 4 in the calendar picker below and click search dates to show products and prices. Click add to cart and check out or continue shopping.
2. Check in at the Snow Summit ticket windows starting at 8:30AM on July 4 to check in.

Event ticket required for chairlift, venue, dining, and activities access. Limited tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis. Season passes and non-event lift tickets (bike park, Basecamp activities, Scenic Sky Chair) do not include event access.

New Pricing Format

Due to tax requirements, your Above the Boom experience now appears as two line items at checkout. Total pricing and inclusions remain the same.

Refund Policy

Non-refundable, non-transferable, not for resale, and the Activity Change and Cancellation Policy does not apply.

Requirements

The purchaser must present a valid physical government-issued ID and the form of payment used to purchase the reservation at time of check in. Check in at the Snow Summit ticket windows to pick up your ticket(s) starting at NOON on July 4.

Tickets Include

• Round-trip Scenic Sky Chair ride
• One (1) glass of champagne (21+) or one (1) sparkling cider
• BBQ dinner
• Live entertainers
• Kids activities (face painting, bounce houses, balloon twisting, kids craft zone, petting zoo, and more)
• Panoramic views of SoCal & the largest fireworks show from the top of Snow Summit

Event Schedule

• 8:30AM: Main ticket windows open for reservation pick up
• 5:30PM: Chair 1 open for guest loading, food service begins
• 7PM-9PM: Live entertainment at top of Chair 1 & viewing area
• 8PM: Food service ends
• 8:45PM (approx.): Big Bear Fireworks Spectacular
• 9:45PM: Event conclusion; guests return to base area on chairs 1 & 2

Dining

Each ticket includes on entrée as well as a bag of chips and one bottled non-alcoholic beverage.

Entrée (choose one) onsite:

• Sandwich
• Cheeseburger
• Pulled Pork Sandwich
• Hot Dog
• Ciabatta Caprese (Vegetarian)

Three adults in dark clothing, all with guitars, performing a band set against a yellow backdrop.

Live Entertainment

Kick off the evening with beats from DJ Slipmatt before enjoying a live dining performance by the Eric Roebuck band. It's the perfect way to settle in as the alpine glow dims leading into the firework spectacular that will light up the night sky.

Two alpacas, two sheep, and a goat in a caged area with hay bales in the back.

Petting Zoo

Enjoy a few of Mother Nature's furry creatures and stop by the newest activity addition during your mountaintop evening visit. The petting zoo will host a full lineup of animals including goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits, a pig, a tortoise, an alpaca and a miniature horse.

Big Bear Sports Booth

Rock red, white, and blue at Above the Boom. Big Bear Sports will have a booth to offer BBMR-branded apparel for guests to purchase. Pass holders receive discounts on retail.

Two people riding the scenic sky chair with big bear lake in the background

Be Prepared, Plan Ahead

Reserve tickets online ahead of time, and beat the crowd with ticket windows opening at 8:30AM day-of for reservation pick up. If over 21 purchasing alcohol, bring a physical government-issued ID with the credit card used to purchase the reservation.

It can get chilly at 8,200 ft in the sky, dress in layers, and enjoy the show.

What time does the event start?

7PM

Can I bring my own food with me when I watch the Fireworks show?

No outside food or drink allowed.

Pet policy

Pets are not allowed at the Above the Boom event. Service animals are allowed at the event but not on the chairlifts.

ADA Transportation

Guests in need of assistance may take a scenic ride in our ADA van to the top to enjoy all the firework fun! Meet at the Adventure Academy, when pulling into Summit parking lot it’s the first building seen directly on the left. The van will start loading at 5:15 p.m. and stop loading at 7:15 p.m. Arrive early to ensure plenty of transportation time before the fireworks start and enjoy the show!