Rent the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater
Spend your next event or special occasion with us!
Experience your special event in a magical setting nestled among the majestic Jeffry and Pinion Pines, Western Junipers, and Mountain Mahogany along with and the amenities of the Discovery Center Amphitheater to create a very unique atmosphere for your event.
Move out of the ballrooms and come up for fresh, cool air while creating personal memories or reaching “beyond the summit” for your next meeting or team building event.
The Amphitheater is available for:
Weddings
Special Events & Festivals
Private Parties
Team Building Events
Corporate Event
Lectures
Contact Our Event Manager!
Kathy Clapsaddle
805.750.2506
kathyclapsaddle@gmail.com
Rental Hours:
Summer Season (Memorial to Labor Day Weekends)
4:30pm event start to 11:00pm
(set up times negotiable)
All Other Seasons
Event times negotiable
Amenities Include:
- Stage
Stage with full electrical
Backstage and (2) dressing areas
No attached bathrooms; located within steps behind snack bar
- Seating
Bench seating for 250
Additional seating space for 100
between stage and fixed bench seating
Casual open seating behind bench seating and upper level
to accommodate additional 250 (guests to bring own chairs) - Snack Bar
Includes full serving bar to public with roll top
Use of ice machine and refrigerators
Small sink with running water
Electrical outlets
Enclosed and spacious - Signage
Banners, free-standing signs, ground-mounted signs
Signage may be hung or posted as long as space is
returned to original condition
- Lighting & Electrical
Stadium lighting in Amphitheater
Pathway lighting
Snack bar lighting
Parking lot lighting
Electrical as mentioned plus outlets on pathway light stanchions
- Food & Beverages
Nonprofits may bring in own
Private & for profit rentals negotiable
Or, talk to us about arranging your catering
- Restrooms
Men’s and Women’s located behind snack bar - Parking
Summer Season ~ All 3 lots after 4:30pm ~ approx. 100 spaces
(Center closes to public @ 4:30p)
All other seasons
Negotiable based upon event timing
Clients to provide:
- Audio/visual equipment
- Tables and chairs
- Eazy Ups
- All catering equipment
- Trash removal if excessive
Maintenance
All facilities will be cleaned and stocked upon release of space
Trash lined receptacles will be placed accordingly depending upon the functions
Client is responsible for placing all trash in receptacles
Snack bar if used to be restored to original condition
Rental fee includes maintenance of restrooms post-event and trash removal
Rental rates start at $500 for weekday; $1,000 for weekends
Special rates available for nonprofits
For more information and to book events:
Contact:
Kathy Clapsaddle
805.750.2506
kclapsaddle@nationalforestassociation.org