May Trout Classic - 25th Annual Jim Hall Memorial, May 17-18. Ready to catch the big one? This tournament is limited to 425 entries and proceeds go to re-stocking large trophy-size trout. Registration and info:
909-585-7352 • 909-585-4007
Wild West Storyfest, May 24. This first annual event will be every book-lovers and storytellers dream. Held outside at the beautiful Discovery Center there will be live performances, VIP workshops, fine artists, authors, publishers, vendors, and even a dinner theater. This event is sure to please young and old alike.
909-866-1074

Big Bear Valley Historical Museum Opens for Season, May 24. In recogni-tion of National Museum Day, the Big Bear Valley Historical Museum opens for the season.
909-585-8100

Bear Country Fair, May 24-25. Enjoy country fair activities for the whole family, including face painting, jewelry making, a bear toss and bear roaring contest. Location: Moonridge Animal Park.
909-584-1299
909-584-1171

Spring Air Fair Home and Garden Show, May 24-26. Find things you know you want and need to spruce up your home and garden for the summer and be tempted by lots of other items! Activities for the kids and enjoyment for the whole family. Location: Big Bear Lake Convention Center.
909-585-3000

VICTORVILLE
Huck Finn Jubilee, Jun 13-15. River raft building, catfishing, bluegrass and country music help recreate the life and times of Tom and Huck on 500 acres of river parkland in Victorville for its 32nd season. Friday features early morning hot air balloon rides, a catfish derby, music workshops, barn dance and a performance by Mark Twain Live. Saturday offers river-raft building, California State Arm Wrestling Championships, a crafts and food festival, The Route 66 Classic Car Show and The National Bluegrass Playoffs. Sunday offers chapel services, fence painting, greased pole climbing, and The Great Western Cow Chip Throwing Championships and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band on Main Stage at 6pm. Jubilee hours, Fri. and Sat. 7am-11pm; Sun 7am-8pm. Entrance fee: $5-$20, under 6, parking and fishing are free. Camping is available. Location: Mojave Narrows Regional Park, South of Victorville, exit I-15 at Bear Valley Rd, go east on Bear Valley Road four miles to Ridgecrest Ave, turn north three miles to 18000 Yates Rd and the park.
951-341-8080
www.huckfinn.com

17th Annual ‘Shake Rattle & Roll Down Route 66, Apr 19. Past Reflections of Victor Valley presents this car show, held lakeside at the Victor Valley College, 18422 Bear Valley Rd Victorville. Attractions include trophies, raffles, entertainment, food, t-shirts, vendors and parking around a beautiful lake setting. Proceeds go to local charities. Pre registration only, limited to 125 vehicles. Free admission to the public. Gates open at 9am, Show and Shine from 10:30am-2:30pm.
760-244-3822

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PARKS Events:
Trout Derby, Apr 26 and May 24. Spend the day fishing with family and friends; you might catch the top fish for your chance at winning cash and prizes. Location: Lake Gregory Regional Park, 24171 Lake Drive, Crestline.
909-387-2757

Bluegrass in the Spring, May 10-11.
Experience a true Blue Grass Hooten-anny! Bring the whole family to enjoy music, food, and games for all ages. Location: Calico Ghost Town, 36600 Ghost Town Road, Yermo. (Located 10 miles north of Barstow, Exit I-15 at Ghost Town Rd.) Admission: $5-$10.
800-862-2542

Catfish Season, May-Sept. Catfish are stocked at Cucamonga Guasti, Glen Helen, Mojave Narrows, Prado and Yucaipa Regional Park. Over 61 tons will be stocked this season and trophy-size fish will also be stocked monthly.
Locations:

Cucamonga Guasti: 800 North Archibald Ave, Ontario.
909-481-4205

Glen Helen: 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino.
909-887-7540

Mojave Narrows: 18000 Yates Rd, Victorville.
760-245-2226

Prado: 16700 Euclid Ave., Chino.
909-597-4260

Yucaipa: 33900 Oak Glen Rd., Yucaipa. 909-790-3127

Lake Gregory Open Horseshoe Tournament, May 31. Location: Lake Gregory Regional Park, 24171 Lake Drive, Crestline.
909-338-2233

Jamboree Days & Fireworks; Horseshoe Tournament, Jul 5. Come join in celebrating Independence Day Crestline style. Enjoy entertainment, food, horseshoes and a fireworks show.
909-338-2233

BIG BEAR LAKE
Events:
JazzTrax Summer Smooth Jazz Festival, Jun 20-22. This extraordinary jazz festival includes artists like: guitarist Jay Soto, Keiko Matsui, saxophonist Jessy J and more. Location: Discovery Center Open Air Amphitheater.
866-872-9849
800-424-4232
www.JazzTrax.com

Big Bear Fireworks Show, Jul 4. Attend the biggest 4th of July fireworks display in Southern California. The fireworks are launched from a barge on the lake, and begin after dusk, between 8:45-9:15pm. Viewable from any of the public parks or from a boat on the Lake.
909-866-4607

TEMECULA
Events:
Plein Air Festival, Jun 28-28. It’s an art form that physically challenges the hardiest of artists. Yet, after 48-hours of painting the blacktop on hands and knees, a masterpiece lies on a city street for viewers to enjoy. This year, organizers are staging the Plein Air Festival in conjunction with the Street Painting Festival. Artists will be painting on location throughout Old Town Temecula on Friday and Saturday, with awards presented Saturday at the “Love” Courtyard in Temecula.
951-678-1456
www.temeculacalifornia.com

Western Days, May 17-18. Temecula’s western roots are revisited with old west skits, high noon shootouts, Native American ceremonial dancers, and a variety of costumed characters. This year the event also features an International Chili Society sanctioned Chili Cook Off on May 18.
Old Town Temecula’s Gun Fighters will host a competition between Southern California gunfight clubs both days. Zany skits of the Old West are performed for prizes and crowd approval. At high noon both days the Temecula Gunfighters treat the crowd to a comical bank robbery featuring dozens of bad guys in a final shoot out with the sheriff and his posse. You can enter a drawing to perform with the gunfighters during the bank robbery. One visitor will be included each day in the robbery. Live western music, a working blacksmith, pony rides, and stagecoach rides are all part of the old west fun. There is a small fee for pony rides and stagecoach rides but entertainment is free.
951-694-6412
www.temeculacalifornia.com

Balloon and Wine Festival, Jun 6-8. This popular event, held at Lake Skinner, features dawn hot air balloon launches, (weather permitting) Friday and Saturday evening balloon glows, wine tasting from over 20 premium wineries, Sunday’s Xtremely Amped Super Moto Cross Show, food and wine pairing, and live concerts on
two stages. This year, the festival celebrates 25 years, and will feature Kenny Loggins as one of the headline performers on the Main Stage. An icon of the 1970s classic rock and concert scene, Loggins was half of the popular Loggins and Messina duo famous for hit songs like “Danny’s Song” and “House at Pooh Corner.”
951-676-6713
www.tvbwf.com