Big Bear Yoga Festival 2026

Big Bear Yoga Festival 2026

Venue: Performing Arts Center & City Hall

Location: Big Bear Lake, California

Dates: October 2–4, 2026

Festival Format: Three-day mountain yoga and wellness festival with a main Saturday program, Friday welcome celebration, and Sunday outdoor-focused programming.

What You Will Experience at Big Bear Yoga Festival

The weekend is structured across several kinds of participation. Friday begins with a Big Bear Welcome Celebration at The Mystic Rose Studios. Saturday is the central festival day at the Performing Arts Center, where the program includes yoga classes, meditation, guided activities, Vendors Village, Creators Village, and an evening celebration.

Saturday evening continues with the After Glow Yoga Dance Party. Theater doors open at 5:30 p.m., followed by music, movement, and community-focused celebration, with a sound-bath experience featuring layered frequencies and soothing instruments. Sunday shifts toward a hike, yoga, and brunch experience. The festival theme, “Vishuddha Chakra: Speak your truth. Move your body. Free your voice,” provides the stated framing for a weekend centered on movement, mindfulness, music, nature, and educational programming.

Is Big Bear Yoga Festival a Good Fit?

This festival may suit people looking for a varied yoga and wellness weekend rather than a practice-only retreat. The After Glow is specifically described as all-ages and requires no dance experience. Those seeking a more outdoor-oriented portion of the weekend may prefer the Sunday hike, yoga, and brunch format.

Participant Considerations

• Event pace: Programming spans a Friday welcome, a full Saturday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Sunday activities
• Setting: Activities take place across the Performing Arts Center, City Hall, The Mystic Rose Studios, and outdoor areas associated with hikes
• Program variety: Offerings include yoga, meditation, guided activities, music, nature-based programming, marketplace villages, and a sound bath
• Public access: Saturday includes Vendors Village and Creators Village as part of the festival program
• Family access: The Saturday Night After Glow is described as all-ages, with no dance experience required

Program Highlights

• Yoga, meditation, movement, and mindfulness programming
• Hikes and other nature-based activities in the Big Bear setting
• Saturday Vendors Village and Creators Village
• After Glow Yoga Dance Party with music, movement, and a sound-bath experience
• Friday welcome celebration and Sunday hike, yoga, and brunch experience
• Community wellness and educational programming

Plan Your Visit

Schedule: Saturday, October 3, is the main festival day at the Performing Arts Center, with classes, guided activities, Vendors Village, Creators Village, and a celebration scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. For the Saturday evening After Glow, theater doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Venue and Setting: The main festival location is Performing Arts Center & City Hall, 39707 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, California 92315. Friday’s welcome celebration is listed at The Mystic Rose Studios, 41658 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, California 92315. Sunday activities are associated with the Performing Arts Center address, while hikes provide an outdoor component in the Big Bear area.

Lodging: Sessions Retreat & Hotel and Black Forest Lodge promote a 15% lodging discount using the code YOGAFEST. The code may be used for stays from October 2 through October 6, 2026.

Meals and Food: Sunday is described as including brunch. Festival materials also characterize the gathering as sharing vegetarian food.

Age, Family, and Pet Policies: The Saturday Night After Glow is explicitly described as all-ages, with no dance experience required.

Festival details may change. Confirm current information with the organizer before purchasing tickets or making travel plans.

Explore the Marketplace

Saturday’s program includes a Vendors Village and Creators Village, giving attendees an opportunity to browse the festival marketplace and creator offerings. Confirmed 2026 vendors and specific products are not identified.

Participate in the Festival

Vendor Opportunities: A Vendor Application is available through the festival, and the Saturday program includes Vendors Village. Vendor types, fees, booth details, deadlines, and application requirements are not stated.

Sponsor Opportunities: The festival provides a Yoga Studio & Partner Sponsor Application for organizations interested in sponsorship or partnership. Sponsorship packages, fees, deadlines, and requirements are not stated.

Volunteer Opportunities: A Volunteer Application is available through the festival. Specific volunteer roles, deadlines, exchange terms, and benefits are not stated.