Bear Valley, CA…Dust off your favorite throwback ski gear, slip into your dancing shoes, and join us for our biggest party of the year on April 6th, 2024! If you’re new to our pond skim event, the aim is to glide across our man-made pond on skis or snowboard without taking a tumble, although falling is half the fun.

Registration will be open from 9 AM to 10:00 AM in the sunroom. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis. You must register in person, space is limited and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent to sign a waiver. The Pond Skim kicks off at 11:00am.

We’re thrilled to team up with the Bear Valley Parents Group https://www.bearvalleyparentsgroup.com/ to bring you the Brewfest portion of the event. The Brewfest will showcase a range of beer and wine selections. All proceeds from the Brewfest will go towards supporting the Busy Bears Playschool and Bear Valley Summer Day Camp!

The Parents Group will be stationed outside the Bear Bungalow, serving beer and wine from 12 PM to 3 PM.

This year, we’re delighted to announce the participation of 805!

In addition to the main events, we’ll also be hosting a costume contest (separate from the Pond Skim Contest). Interested participants should gather on the sun deck outside the Bear Bungalow right after the end of the Pond Skim.

Costume contest categories include:

• Most Creative Group Costume
• Best Retro Outfit
• Most Creative Children’s Costume
• Most Creative Couple Costume

The party doesn’t end on the mountain!! Join us at the Bear Valley Lodge for a special performance by Kiana Chanelle from 5pm-8pm!

Live Music by JankTones, reuniting for one day only!!! *time TBD

Schedule:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Pond Skim Sign-Ups

Location: Sunroom

• Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent to sign a waiver.
• Limited space available.

11:00 AM: Pond Skim Kickoff

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Brewfest by Bear Valley Parents Group

Location: Outside Bear Bungalow

• Featuring a variety of beer and wine selections.
• Proceeds support Busy Bears Playschool and Bear Valley Summer Day Camp.

DIRECTLY AFTER POND SKIM (TIME TBD): Costume Contest

Location: Sun Deck outside Bear Bungalow

Costume Contest Categories:

• Most Creative Group Costume
• Best Retro Outfit
• Most Creative Children’s Costume
• Most Creative Couple Costume

DIRECTLY AFTER THE POND SKIM – TIME TBD: Live Music by JankTones

Vendors on the Sundeck

Bear Valley Trading Post

Fun Fine Artist

5pm-8pm: Special performance by Kiana Chanelle in the Cathedral Lounge (located inside the Bear Valley Lodge)