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Bear Valley has a rich history of logging, ranching, and mining that
has made the mountain Valley a historical treasure for California.
With its numerous abandoned mines, ghost towns, romantic and notorious
legends, heroes and villains, Big Bear takes to heart its past by
celebrating it every summer through Old Miners' Days. Events
begin June 30th and extend through August 5th. These events
strive to bring history alive as residents and visitors take part
in time honored and sometimes comical Big Bear Valley traditions and
antics. |
| Every year the Association decides on a theme to highlight specific
aspects of our history. This year the theme is "Lazy Daze of
Summer" and will focus on the plethora of outdoor activities
available during the summer season in Big Bear such as fishing, boating,
sun bathing, hiking, horseback riding, and of course the quintessential
summer afternoon nap. Come celebrate the wonderful lazy daze of summer
with the Old Miners' Association. |
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Through a collaborative effort between the Old Miners' Association
and the Big Bear International Film Festival we will have an ogre
as our Celebrity Grand Marshal for the 58th annual Old Miners' Days
Parade.
•Two F-16 Navy fighter jets will do a fly-over of this year's
Old Miners' Days Parade at  1:00pm.
Although the F-16's official name is
"Fighting Falcon", it is known to its pilots as the "Viper".
So bring the kids, coolers, umbrellas, and chairs out on August
5th to watch this year's spectacular Old Miners' Days Parade. Remember
to plan ahead and setup early because Big Bear Blvd. closes to traffic
from China Gardens to Paine Road starting at 11:00am and will re-open
at 3:00pm. Detours are available, but expect delays. |
 Enter
by submitting your best burro photo and the story behind it. The Old
Miners' Association Directors will select a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
winner from all entries, with the 1st place photo and story to be
featured on the front page of the 2007 Old Miners' Gazette! Click
here
for entry form & rules. |
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 The
purpose of the Old Miners' Association is to produce special events
of general benefit to the Big Bear Valley. The principle activity
of the Association is to produce the Old Miners' Days, focusing
on the heritage of the community.
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