SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S #1 OKTOBERFEST
AMERICA'S #2-RATED OKTOBERFEST NATIONWIDE — USA TODAY READERS' POLL
Combined value: two free festival days plus a free night on every qualifying stay. Blackout dates apply.
This special applies to most Big Bear Vacations properties. It is not available at properties 177, 589, 667, 1475, 1750, 1772, 1836, 1864, 2005, 2030, 2069, 2082, 2141, 2160, 2170, 2235, 2250, 2261, 2335, 2354, 2413, 2421, 2480, 2507, 2520, 2524, 2547, and 2559. Please call (877) 417-6504 with any questions about a specific property’s eligibility.

We manage over 300 hand-picked properties around Big Bear, including:
Many of our properties feature hot tubs, fireplaces, game rooms, and lake or forest views — everything you need to relax, recharge, and make the most of your extra free night.


Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest has been pouring authentic imported beer and firing up live Oompah bands since 1969 — over 55 years running, making it one of the longest continuously-running Oktoberfests in the western U.S. In a national USA Today readers’ poll, it was voted the second-best Oktoberfest in the entire country — not just in California, but nationwide.
And here’s what makes this year different: Southern California’s two other legacy Oktoberfests — Alpine Village in Torrance and the Phoenix Club in Anaheim — have both permanently closed. Big Bear now stands alone as the region’s premier, large-scale Oktoberfest celebration.
Reviewers consistently point out that Big Bear skips the “fair food” version of German cuisine you’ll find at smaller festivals — expect true Bavarian fare, mini-kegs, traditional competitions, and lake-and-pine-tree views you won’t get in a parking lot in Torrance.


Promo Code: OKTOBERFEST
Stay Requirement: Minimum 2-night paid stay required to receive the 3rd night free
Valid Stay Dates: Weekends, September 12 – November 14, 2026
Tickets: Each ticket is good for one admission on a single festival day in September or November only (October festival dates are not eligible for free tickets) — choose your day when you book.
Blackout Dates: Blackout dates apply on peak weekends.
Must be applied at the time of booking.
Cannot be combined with other offers.
Select properties and restrictions may apply.
Offer valid on new bookings only for stays during the 2026 Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest season (September 12 – November 14, 2026). Two complimentary Oktoberfest admission tickets per qualifying reservation when coupon code OKTOBERFEST is applied at booking; each ticket grants one admission for a single festival day in September or November only — October festival dates are not eligible for free admission tickets — and the guest must select which day to attend at the time of booking, subject to festival date/session availability; advance reservation of your festival day recommended. Minimum 2-night paid stay required to receive the 3rd night free; 33% lodging discount applies to the paid nights only. Discount applies to base lodging rate at participating Big Bear Vacations properties; taxes, cleaning fees, and resort fees not included. Not combinable with other offers or promo codes. Blackout dates apply on peak weekends. Subject to availability; Big Bear Vacations reserves the right to modify or end this promotion at any time.
Book now at bigbearvacations.com or call (877) 417-6504 — use coupon code OKTOBERFEST.

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Big Bear is the perfect destination for those looking to enjoy the outdoors and reconnect with nature. Fall in Big Bear offers ideal conditions for exploring the mountains, relaxing by the lake, and enjoying time with family and friends between Oktoberfest weekends.
Outdoor lovers can explore miles of hiking and biking trails surrounded by pine forests and scenic fall views. The lake still offers boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing well into October before the season winds down.
For those looking for adventure, Big Bear also offers ziplining, off-road tours, horseback riding, and family-friendly attractions throughout the area — plus ten straight weekends of Oktoberfest right in town. The Village provides shopping, dining, and seasonal events that make every visit memorable.
Whether you’re seeking relaxation or a full stein of adventure, Big Bear offers something for everyone this fall.