After a busy Mother’s Day weekend, the mountain rolls right into another solid stretch of warm weather, live music, markets, and community events.

This time of year really starts to show why people love living up here — cool mornings, sunny afternoons, and something happening every weekend without needing to leave the mountain.

And if you’re constantly asking “what’s going on this weekend?” — don’t forget the free Mountain Events Calendar exists specifically for that.

Let’s get into it.

Another beautiful stretch ahead with warm afternoons and cool evenings.

Thursday (May 14)
High: 65° | Low: 47°
Sunny with light afternoon breezes.

Friday (May 15)
High: 69° | Low: 51°
Warm and clear.

Saturday (May 16)
High: 66° | Low: 44°
One of the nicest days we’ve had this spring.

Sunday (May 17)
High: 63° | Low: 43°
Slight cooldown but still plenty of sunshine.

Mountain take:
This is one of those weekends where the mountain feels exactly how you want it to.

Thursday – May 14

• Twin Peaks Farmers Market - 26012 CA-189, Twin Peaks, CA 92391
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Local produce, baked goods, and vendors.

Friday – May 15

• Dance and Social for 50+ Seniors - Crest Forest Senior Citizens Club - 24658 San Mortiz Drive Crestline Ca 92325
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Come hang out with us for an evening of music, food, and community.
$20 Advance Ticket | $25 at the Door
INFORMATION & RESERVATIONS: CALL OR TEXT TO 909-494-2277

Saturday – May 16

• Running Springs Farmers Market and Artisan Faire - 2645 Whispering Pines Drive, Running Springs Ca
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Running Springs Farmers Market and Artisan Faire is back for the season! Come enjoy local vendors, live music and more!

• Secondhand Saturday In the Park - Twin Peaks Recreation Complex 675 Grandview Road, Twin Peaks, Ca
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Secondhand Saturday in the Park Community Rummage Sale - Twin Peaks Park. Join us at Twin Peaks Rotary Centennial Park for a fun, community-wide resale event

• Wild Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk - Location to be sent to guests 24 hours in advance
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Join local expert Bernie Kerkvliet (35+ Years Experience) for a guided walk in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Learn to identify, harvest and use wild plants. Includes samples + fresh wild "salad"
Locations between Lake Silverwood and Lake Arrowhead.
Cost per class - $80 Adults,  $40 Kids, Under 6 Free.
Register via email at [email protected]

• The Phantom’s Masquerade Ball - Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa 27984 CA-189 Lake Arrowhead, Ca 92352
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Live Music, Opera House Banquet, Phantom’s Treasures, Silent Auction, Masterpiece Mask Contest
Reserve your ticket via email - [email protected]

Sunday – May 17

• Rim of the World Farmers Market- 27400 Rim of the World Highway, Lake Arrowhead, Ca 92352
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Rim of the World Farmers Market is back for the season! Come enjoy local produce, baked goods, and vendors.

• Mamas Got A Brand New Bag - Burnt Mill Beach House 27910 Lakes Edge Road Lake Arrowhead Ca 92352
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
$40 per person (includes 2 glasses of wine w/ meal) (Limited to 125 guests)
Luncheon includes California Chicken Salad w/ walnuts or Vegan dish - Pasta Salad, Bread Sticks, Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce - Wine & Iced Tea & Delightful Musical Entertainment. Silent & live auction includes: Fine Quality & Designer Handbags, Costume Jewelry, Hats, Belts, Boots, Clothing & Scarves

• Gilbert Acuna Plumbing - Customer Appreciation Taco Fiesta - 23713 Lake Drive, Crestline Ca 92325
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Come celebrate Gilber Acuna Plumbing's 19th Year In Business!  There will be good food, good music and good times!

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There are certain mountain spots that almost everyone eventually gets told to try — and LouEddie’s is definitely one of them.

Tucked into the trees in Skyforest, the restaurant has built a reputation for being one of the more unique dining experiences on the mountain. Between the outdoor patio, string lights, live music nights, and wood-fired pizzas, it feels less like grabbing dinner and more like spending an evening somewhere memorable.

Known for:
• Wood-fired pizza
• Mountain cabin atmosphere
• Outdoor seating under the pines
• Live music and community events
• Great date-night or family dinner spot

It’s especially good this time of year when evenings start warming up and people want to spend more time outside.

If you’ve got friends or family visiting soon, this is one of the easier places to confidently recommend.

One of the mountain’s biggest summer traditions is coming back — the Lake Arrowhead Village Summer Concert Series has announced its 2026 lineup and concert schedule.

The lakefront concert series has become one of the most popular warm-weather events on the mountain, bringing live tribute bands, classic rock, country, and themed performances to the Village throughout the summer season. Concerts are held directly along the waterfront stage at Lake Arrowhead Village.

This year’s lineup includes:
• Bob Seger tribute bands
• Def Leppard tributes
• 80’s cover bands
• Neil Diamond tributes
• Reggae nights and more

Concert check-in typically begins at 5:30 PM, with bands taking the stage around 7:00 PM. Many nights are expected to draw large crowds, especially around holiday weekends and peak summer dates.

For locals, it’s another sign that the mountain summer season is starting to ramp up.

A few current opportunities around the mountain:

Cadillac Cowboy - Lake Arrowhead Village
Cadillac Cowboy is now hiring bartenders and servers to join the team. Apply in person at 28200 CA-189 unit R215, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352

Kuffel Canyon Coffee
Part time positions available with flexible hours. Come join this new coffee shop team in Skyforest! Text Tony at 909-717-8669.

Rim of the World Unified School District
Substitute teachers, aides, and support staff. Explore opportunities here.

Bergheim Coffee - Green Valley Lake
Bergheim Coffee is now hiring baristas for the 2026 Lake Season (May-October). Inquire via their Facebook page.

If your business is hiring, reply and I’ll include it next week.

I’m continuing to open a limited number of Featured Partner spots for local businesses looking to reach a growing mountain audience.

This includes:
• Featured placement in the newsletter
• Dedicated business spotlight
• Facebook promotion
• Exposure to highly engaged local readers

If interested, just reply to this email and I’ll send over details.

If you enjoyed this, consider forwarding it to a neighbor or friend — it helps keep this growing and supports local businesses and events across the mountain.

And as always, if you’ve got events, news, or community updates, just hit reply.

See you up the hill,
Tim Hoh
Publisher, The Mountain Weekly