Big Bear News – Big Bear Lake, CA – Big Bear Lake is preparing to light up the night sky by turning down the lights below. From August 14–16, 2026, Care for Big Bear and Visit Big Bear will host “SkyFest Big Bear”, a three-day celebration of science, discovery, and dark skies dedicated to astronomy, nocturnal wildlife, and combating light pollution. Attendees will also get an insider look at the groundbreaking solar science conducted locally at the Big Bear Solar Observatory. Daily Festival Highlights:AstroFest | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Big Bear Lake Convention Center (42900 Big Bear Blvd)Big Bear Lake Convention Center (42900 Big Bear Blvd) Details: The daytime hub features keynote presentations from NASA and DarkSky International speakers, local vendor booths, and an immersive Planetarium Dome experience revealing the wonders of the cosmos. (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Daily) A soothing, meditative experience featuring singing bowls under the forest canopy at Snow Summit, hosted by Mystic Rose Studios.