The 9th Annual Big Bear Lake Maifest (pron. My Fest) delivers the same cheerful ambiance as the city’s annual Oktoberfest, but with a vibrant springtime flare. This year’s Maifest kicks off on Saturday, May 16, with a special tribute to America’s heroes (U.S. Military, law enforcement and firefighters), and continues the following two weekends for three more dates on Saturday, May 23, Sunday, May 24, and Saturday, May 30.

Dining
• Traditional German Springfest beers
• Maibowle (champagne-style punch)
• Bratwursts, homemade sauerkraut, pretzels, apple strudel with vanilla sauce

Entertainment
• Live music by Ladyhosen and Die Sauerkrauts
• Kids activities (arts & crafts, balloon artists, bounce house, face painting)

Contests
• Log-sawing
• Steinholding
• Pol Schmücken maypole decorating