Event Dates
From: Thursday, August 14, 2025
To: Sunday, August 17, 2025
Four fun-filled days of experiencing the best Big Bear has to offer during its most popular season.
The Big Bear Romp is four fun-filled days of experiencing the best Big Bear has to offer during its most popular season.
Where to stay during the event?
The official hotel, Holiday Inn Resort, sells out well in advance. Other hotels nearby include:
- Bluegreen Vacations Big Bear Village – 3 star rated “Exceptional” by guests with outdoor pool, spacious rooms and superb service.
- Alternatively, rent your own cabin or vacation home. Big bear has some exceptional homes with pools and high-end amenities, perfect for groups.
The Romp!
- Next Edition: Thursday August 14th – Sunday August 17th, 2025.
- Drawing hundreds of guys from the west coast and beyond, The Big Bear Romp weekend provides a unique opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the rustic, natural beauty of SoCal’s premier mountain resort town with a full line-up of special events on and off the slopes.
- From cruising the lake to hitting the hiking trails, off-roading or just chilling, there’s plenty to do during the day. Save your energy for mischief later in the evening, though!
- Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Resort – The Lodge at Big Bear Lake (IHG), 40650 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
- GET A WEEKEND PASS
Thursday
- Thursday –9:30pm: ROMP ’n Bowl glow bowling at the Bowling Barn (downtown), food & bar available; lanes on first‑come first‑served basis
Friday
- 10am–5pm: “Let’s Get Soaking Wet” Pool Party with DJs, vendors, food & bar (pass; walk-up $30)
- 2pm–4pm: Lake Cruise aboard Big Bear Queen (ticketed separately)
- 6pm–9pm: “Wet Your Whistle” at Whiskey Dave’s in the Village (included in pass; walk‑up $20)
- 9pm–1am: BEEFWITCH underwear-themed dance party on hotel’s 2nd floor (pass; walk-up $40)
Saturday
- 10am–6pm: “Bear Soup” Pool Party – poolside games by Chiklet, DJs, food & vendors (pass; walk-up $30)
- 3:30pm–5:30pm: Phil’s Trivia at Stillwells Cove (pass; walk-up $20)
- 7pm–8pm: Mountains of Laughs Comedy Night featuring Chris Grace & Joseph Schles (doors open 6:30pm; pass includes; walk-up $30)
- 9pm–1am: ROMP In The Dark—leather & gear dance party at hotel 2nd floor (pass; walk-up $40)
Sunday
- 8am: Buffet breakfast at Stillwells Restaurant (optional, not included in pass)
- 10am–1pm: Bitchy Bingo at Stillwells Patio (bingo included with pass; buffet optional)
- 10am–5pm: Last Splash Pool Party to wrap up the weekend (pass; walk-up $20)
- 5pm: Diehards & Stayouts final hang at Whiskey Dave’s (open to all, no pass required)
Big Bear Lake
- Big Bear Lake is in Southern California. It sits on the banks of fish-filled Big Bear Lake. It’s known for Bear Mountain ski resort, with its terrain parks and learner slopes.
- Boutiques, gift shops and restaurants line the streets of Big Bear Lake Village, the commercial area.
- Surrounding the city, the rugged San Bernardino National Forest has mountain trails. The resort has some charming gay-friendly deluxe hotels, inns, boutique guesthouses, traditional bed and breakfasts, cabin and lodges.
- Murray’s – Chill, family-run bar offering complimentary billiards & snacks, plus karaoke & American food.
Recommended Hotels in Big Bear Lake
The following hotels are close to the host hotel and the main events during the Romp weekend:
Sleepy Forest Cottages, Big Bear Frontier, Big Bear Chateau, WorldMark Big Bear
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It’s known for Bear Mountain ski resort, with its terrain parks and learner slopes. Boutiques, gift shops and restaurants
Just 5 minutes' walk from Big
Meadow Park and tennis courts, these cottages feature a and free Wi-Fi. Snow Summit Ski Resort and The Village are 1.6 km away.A flat-screen TV is featured in all suites and cottages. Select suites feature a spa bath or a fully equipped kitchen at Sleepy Forest Cottages.
Located on a private beach on the shores of Big
, this resort offers free Wi-Fi and is 0.5 km from the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain. Guests can take advantage of the on-site swimming pool and hot tub.A refrigerator and a dining area are part of every room and villa at Big Bear Frontier. They have cable TV and are equipped with helpful amenities like a coffee maker and a hairdryer. Some rooms have fireplaces.
Featuring European-style décor, this Big Bear, California hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool and
, has an on-site cocktail lounge and serves a daily buffet. Big Bear Village is 5 minutes’ drive away.Free Wi-Fi, a satellite TV with extended film channels and tea and coffee-making facilities are included in all rooms at Best Western Big Bear Chateau. Each room offers a
.All apartments at this Big Bear aparthotel feature fully equipped kitchen. A seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub are included. Alpine Slide is less than 10 minutes’ drive away.
A seating area with fireplace, TV, and DVD player are available in each apartment at the WorldMark Big Bear Lake. Barbecue facilities are also provided for guest convenience.
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