The ultimate soundtrack to your Memorial Day Weekend
Nothing pairs with slow-smoked barbecue quite like incredible live music floating through the mountain air. We are bringing a high-energy, feel-good lineup to the Veterans Park main stage, perfectly curated to keep your toes tapping all weekend long.
Settle In and Chill
We’ve packed the rest of the schedule with incredible regional artists delivering 60- to 90-minute sets of Classic Rock, Country Rock, Americana, Southern Rock, and Blues. Bring a blanket or grab a picnic table, let the kids dance on the grass, and let the music provide the perfect, laid-back “Chill” backdrop to your festival experience.
Headlining Act: Petty Party May 24, 6:00 P.M.
Get ready to sing along! Our confirmed headliner is Petty Party, the ultimate Tom Petty tribute band. They’ll be bringing all those iconic, timeless hits to life under the afternoon sun, capturing the exact spirit of classic American rock.
On Stage May 23
Hilary Watson: On Stage May 23. 12 p.m.: Don’t miss Hilary Watson’s joyful live set at the Big Bear BBQ Festival! Grab your tickets to enjoy her dynamic, soaring musical storytelling.
June Clivas and The Ditty Boys Description – On stage May 23, 4:15 P.M.: Experience the authentic California country of June Clivas and The Ditty Boys! Catch their live set at the Big Bear BBQ Festival on May 23.
Generation Idol Description: On stage, May 23, 3 p.m. and again at 7 p.m.: Don’t miss Generation Idol’s premier Billy Idol tribute! Enjoy classic ’80s rock anthems at Meadowview Park on Saturday, May 23, at 6:00 p.m.
On Stage May 24
Cheech Willie JUKEBOXx on Stage May 23 at 5:45 p.m.: Daniel Arroyo, AKA Cheech Willie JUKEBOXx, is an amazing artist who sounds like all your favorites from classic country, classic rock, blues, and oldies as he sings and plays  acoustic guitar, that’s why they call him Cheech Willie JUKEBOXx, because he’s a living JUKEBOXx
Deep Creek Revival: On stage May 24 at 12:30 P.M: Foot-stomping bluegrass is back! Don’t miss Deep Creek Revival live at the Big Bear BBQ Festival on Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m. Grab some BBQ and enjoy!
Holy Crow Jazz Band: On Stage May 24, 3:00 p.m.: Don’t miss the Holy Crow Jazz Band’s lively Prohibition-era jazz at the Big Bear BBQ Festival! Catch their set on Sunday, May 24 at 4:00 PM.