Whoops! Our bad... 🤦‍♂️

In our previous newsletter, we accidentally attached the wrong graphic for the Lake Gregory Fireworks Extravaganza (it was missing its signature red theme!). We want to make sure you have the correct, updated guide for planning your holiday weekend.

Please see the corrected guide below, and thank you for understanding. Now back to your regularly scheduled mountain news! 👇

The biggest weekend of the year is finally here.

Whether you're a full-time local, spending the weekend at your cabin, or visiting for the first time, this guide brings together nearly everything happening across Lake Arrowhead, Crestline, Running Springs, Blue Jay, Twin Peaks, Skyforest, Cedar Glen, and Green Valley Lake.

From fireworks and flyovers to concerts, parades, craft fairs, family activities, and local markets—there's something happening almost every hour of the holiday weekend.

Let's dive in.

Saturday • July 4

The mountain's signature Independence Day celebration returns.

Highlights include:

✈️ Freedom Flyovers

🎸 Summer Concert

🎆 Fireworks over Lake Arrowhead

The Village is expected to be extremely busy. Parking fills early, and many visitors arrive before noon to secure a viewing spot.

Another mountain tradition returns with a full day of festivities.

Highlights include:

🇺🇸 Parade
10:00 AM

🍺 Beer Garden

🎡 Family Fun Zone

🛍 Local shopping

🍔 Food vendors

🎶 Live entertainment throughout town

This is one of Crestline's biggest community celebrations of the year.

• Summer Concert Series - Fortunate Son (CCR Tribute) 7PM at the Village

• Lake Arrowhead Summer Concert - Journey USA (Journey Tribute) - 7PM

• Markets

• Crestline Fireworks - Lake Gregory North Shore Beach opens at 630PM for Jamboree Days Fireworks (Free Entry). Fireworks start at 900PM!

🇺🇸 Freedom Flyover 11AM and 5PM

🇺🇸 Crestline Parade - Starts in Top Town at 10AM

🎸 Summer Concert - Skynard & Frynds (Southern Rock Tribute) 7PM at the Village

🍺 Beer Gardens as part of Jamboree Days

🛍 Shopping throughout Crestline Jamboree Days

🎆 Fireworks over Lake Arrowhead - 9PM

• 🛍 Farmers Markets

• 🎶 Live Music

• 🚤 Lake activities

• 🍔 Restaurants

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Expect heavier-than-normal traffic beginning Thursday afternoon and continuing through Sunday.

Plan for:

• SR-18 backups

• SR-330 delays

• Full Village parking lots

• Longer restaurant wait times

• Busy lake access

If possible...

✔️ Arrive early.

✔️ Walk whenever possible.

✔️ Bring cash for vendors.

✔️ Make dinner reservations early.

• Lake Arrowhead Village

• Lake Gregory

• SkyPark

• Running Springs Farmers Market

• Green Valley Lake

• Blue Jay

Feature a handful of recommendations:

• Kuffel Canyon Coffee

• Belgian Waffle Works

• LouEddie's Pizza

• Heart Rock Diner

• The Grill at Antlers

• Lakefront Tap Room

• Fireworks are illegal throughout the San Bernardino Mountains because of wildfire danger.

• Pack sunscreen and water.

• Cell service may be limited during peak crowds.

• Expect parking lots to fill early.

Thanks for reading this special edition of The Mountain Weekly.

The Fourth of July is one of the busiest—and best—times to be on the mountain. Whether you're watching fireworks over Lake Arrowhead or Lake Gregory, cheering on the Crestline Jamboree Days Parade, enjoying live music, or simply relaxing with family and friends, we hope this guide helps you make the most of the holiday weekend.

Please remember to plan ahead for traffic, arrive early for popular events, stay hydrated, and celebrate responsibly. Together, we can help keep our mountain communities safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone.

If you found this guide helpful, consider forwarding it to a neighbor, friend, or anyone planning to spend the holiday on the mountain. The more people who know what's happening, the better our community becomes.

As always, if you have an event, business, community update, or local news you'd like featured in a future issue, just hit reply.

Have a wonderful Independence Day, and thank you for supporting local businesses, local events, and our mountain communities.

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

See you up the hill,

Tim Hoh
Publisher, The Mountain Weekly