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Big Bear Old Miners Association
Chili Cook Off and Outhouse Races
Old Miners’ Days events strive to bring history alive as residents and visitors take part in time honored traditions and antics The Old Miners Association presents the Big Bear Chili Cook¬off. Sanctioned by the International Chili Society, festivities include more than 100 chili cooks, vendors, outhouse races, and a children’s game area. Come see our Wild West Shows, Live Music and plenty of Chili. Admission to the event is free, compliments of the Old Miners Association. Tasting Kits will be available for purchase. The purpose of the Old Miners’ Association is to produce special
events of a historical and entertainment nature for residents and visitors that promote a spirit of cooperation and unity throughout the Big Bear Valley. Such events celebrate the rich historical and cultural heritage of the San Bernardino Mountains. 6th Annual Outhouse Race. Much like the gold fever that once spread through these mountains over a century ago, “Outhouse Race Fever” has clearly struck Big Bear. Come to the Calcutta Auction
and bid on the fastest “PeoplePowered-Potty in the West.” The winning bidder splits the prize pot with the championship teamand Old Miners. The championship team is awarded the coveted “Golden Outhouse” trophy as wellas gift certificates from Old Miners event sponsors. A “People’s Choice” award will also be grantedto the best decorated outhouse and team costumes. Race-ready outhouses will be available for rent– reserve in advance to ensure a place in the bracket!
Big Bear Chili Cookoff will be held at the Barlett Events Area in The Village of Big Bear Lake at 630 Barlett Road. Outhouse Parade and Calcutta Auction at 1 p.m.; Races from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call (442) 243-1880 or visit www.oldminers. org.