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<\/a><\/p>\nRegistration will be open from 9 AM to 10:30 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 Pondskim kicks off at 12:30pm.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re 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!
\nThe Parents Group will be stationed outside the Bear Bungalow, serving beer and wine from 12 PM to 3 PM.
\nPlus, 805 beer is joining us!<\/p>\n
In addition to the main events, we\u2019ll also be hosting a costume contest (separate from the Pond Skim Contest). Interested participants should gather at at 2PM on the sun deck outside the Bear Bungalow.
\nCostume contest categories include:<\/p>\n
Most Creative Group Costume
\nBest Retro Outfit
\nMost Creative Children\u2019s Costume
\nMost Creative Couple Costume
\nEvent Timeline:
\n9:00 AM \u2013 10:30 AM: Registration Opens (free entry)
\nLocation: Sunroom
\nRegistration operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
\nAll participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent to sign a waiver. Limited space available.
\n12:30 PM: Pond Skim Kickoff
\n12:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM: Brewfest by Bear Valley Parents Group
\nFeaturing a variety of beer and wine selections. Proceeds support Busy Bears Playschool and Bear Valley Summer Day Camp.<\/p>\n
DIRECTLY AFTER POND SKIM (TIME TBD): Costume Contest
\nCostume Contest Categories:
\nMost Creative Group Costume
\nBest Retro Outfit
\nMost Creative Children\u2019s Costume
\nMost Creative Couple Costume<\/p>\n
DIRECTLY AFTER THE POND SKIM \u2013 (TIME TBD): Live music by Flashback
\nTime
\n(Saturday) 9:00 am – 5:00 pm<\/p>\n
Location
\nBear Valley Mountain Resort<\/p>\n
2280 State Route 207, Bear Valley, CA 95223<\/p>\n
Type your address to get directions<\/p>\n
Organizer
\nBear Valley Mountain Resort
\nfun@bearvalley.com | 209-753-2301
\n2280 State Route 207 | PO BOX 5038 | Bear Valley, CA 95223<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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