We've gone to the Big Bear Oktoberfest 2 years now and we always have a good time. It's a great…read moreexperience for people young and old, families, couples, and friends. An endless supply of alcohol for adults, non-stop music, and some games outside for the little ones as well. They have a few vendors outside if you feel like perusing. I personally find that for me I can hang out at Oktoberfest for a few hours before I start to get a bit bored. I always stay long enough to watch the stein holding competition, a few drinks and a few rounds of snacks. My favorite part of the entire affair every year is that it's pretty decently priced. For small parties, you don't necessarily need to pay for preferred seating, especially if you like to walk around. The free take home shuttle is also such a god-send if you're staying nearby. Will definitely come back again! Maybe not yearly but for sure every once and again :)

Octoberfest fun!! Huge wonderful fun space! Came here for the first day of Oktoberfest and…read morethoroughly enjoyed ourselves for the five hours we were here! The band Lady Hosen was phenomenal. Every employee was super fun & engaging! Had the grilled bratwurst with the sauerkraut, warm, German potato salad, and it was scrumptious. Shared a large pretzel as well! Fabulous fabulous time! We got there at one right when it started and left about 6:00. We heard it gets really crazy later in the day so we opted for the earlier time. Highly recommend!

I was really surprised how much I enjoyed this fun family event. I had tried doing the one in…read moreDevore years ago, and was pretty much turned off by the whole event (I didn't care for the role playing, oddball crowd, and intimidating costumes/behavior). Fast forward a good 15 years, and I now have two daughters, 8 and 5. It was a totally different experience as a parent, and I loved how it engaged my girls in all the right ways. They loved the fairy forest and going on the Queen's Quest (a little scavenger hunt throughout the village)! Everyone was very friendly and made us feel welcome. The Quest helped us get involved and feel like we were part of the event. It was very educational and it's obvious the participants are passionate about the Renaissance era. I felt the admission was fair ($15 for adults, $12 for children 6 and up), especially because my youngest was free (so was parking). Prices inside the event were also decent; one vender sold delicious and unique ice tea for $3 and I heard beer was available for $5. There were plenty of vendors offering all sorts of different treats, clothing, and souvenirs. Some were on the pricey side, but understandably so (considering they were hand made and unique). We were able to find plenty of fun treats within the $5-$20 range, which fit our budget nicely. With that said, all of the vendors were friendly, and no one put any pressure on us to purchase items. There was plenty to do and see throughout the day without spending any additional money; I think we were there for about 4 hours, and we were never bored. The entertainment was festive and planted nicely throughout the relatively small space. We walked around the entire area 4-5 times, and kept finding new things each time we strolled through. We learned some cool sword fighting techniques, watched belly dancers and magicians, talked to pirates, and cheered for the joust (which was much more exciting and educational than I had anticipated). If you're trying to decide on going, I am recommending it as a Ren Faire "outsider." We will definitely be coming back in the future!

AAWWHH, The Renanissance Faire.....I so much enjoy going to this…read more Lots of fun to hang out with Shakespeare. Its all about eating, drinking and having lots of fun. If you have not been to this at least try it once....its not for all people...but you will not know if you dont go. Its best to dress the time... "Anon, Grammarcy un fare-thee-well!!!

JTMF fall 2025 was just amazing. My first time attending…read morewith the kiddos and I couldn't be happier such great experience and kid friendly. The music, The Food and the vibe is on another level. The staff is amazing so kind and friendly. The kids are running around playing hide and seek around the lake with their walkie talkies to communicate with their parents (so funny). Everyone is free here with no judgement , no stress, just happiness. Not too crowded just the right people.

Good music, fun times, great folks Fun venue for desert…read morevibes and a chill time for sure

Okay but can we talk about the black light tunnel? We had so much fun throwing paint on each other…read moreand running through the tunnel hahaha Like a bunch of kids. Of course, we were not sober doing this and thought it was the greatest thing ever. So I noticed- it looks like there are two different Nocturnal Wonderland Yelp pages. I'm not sure which one is the official one. But I'm leaving a review on both pages just to be sure lol Lots of fun! A big party with fun, loving people. All about the lights and music. Good vibes and happiness all around. These rave events are just a blast.

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Such a great outing! Walked through fields of lavender with wonderful photo ops; relaxing vibe…read morewith adorable boutique shops of everything lavender that reminded me of walking thru Santorini, Greece - lavender soft serve ice-cream (delicious), lavender infused teas, honey, natural soaps, pillow spray, etc; live performer with a beautiful voice singing and lending a relaxed ambiance as onlookers enjoyed our meals and shopping. The food was delicious. Had pizza with fig & lavender goat cheese (delicious!), lavender margarita was amazing, lavender cheesecake, lavender lemon bar and lavender/lemon donuts. We also signed up to make our own perfume. It was fun and I wear my perfume to work. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and will be back in the fall.

The festival is a great spot for everyone! It is located in a residential area, with it also being…read morerural. Tickets are parking are bought online. Once at the entrance, you are scan your ticket and parking with a parking attendant. There is parking available on site, depending on the day and whether it is sold out. It's a good idea is buy parking ahead of time or you will be forced to park in the residential area. The farm is huge and everything is spread out, so expect a lot of walking. You are given a map of the festival. It can be a little hard to follow since not everything is cleared labeled outside the map. The farm has designated areas, such as the shops, food, and activities. Everything is on theme of lavender: food, drinks, and merch. Some that stood out to me is the matcha room, flower market, the blacksmith shop, and a coffee shop. There is 123 merch at some shops and local vendors selling their art work. Theres vendors selling candies, crochet, book marks, crystals, etc. Although the festival entry is at 5, most shops and vendors do not open until 6. Through the farm, there are workers around. However, some can be unfriendly. There are bathrooms and no porta potties! In the food area, there is pizza, sandwiches, carne asada fries, bbq. I ordered from the grill and got a steak sandwich (minus the bread) and they were very accommodating. I received a buzzer and my order did not take long. Dessert, there is ice cream, funnel cake, cheesecake, pies. There are a ton of beverage options besides coffee and matcha, like lemonade and alcohol. There is a stage for live music and lots of seating for eating. Music acts are listed online and on the map. There alot of spots for photo ops and there is also a Photo Booth! Such a great place, I've been to events at the 123 farm and I always enjoy it.