Special Events
Page last updated 07/27/2023
For Immediate Release
July 23, 2023
Contact: Trish Green 909-436-0198 tishydale@gmail.com
CELEBRATION OF EAGLES
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2023
Free Admission, Live Presentations, Learn About Big Bear’s Celebrity Eagles
Big Bear Lake, CA — The annual Celebration of Eagles provides visitors and locals an opportunity to learn more about Big Bear’s world famous eagles, as well as the various falcons and owls that reside in the mountain community. New this year, educational presentations will feature Raptor Events with live demonstrations and interactive experiences. The festivities kick off with Rancho Rockers and a slide show featuring Big Bear’s famous eagles – Jackie and Shadow by local wildlife photographers Trish Green and Owen Phairis.
Raptor Events provides educational bird shows. Their mission is to aid in wildlife conservation efforts through education. Learn the natural behaviors of birds of prey through demonstrations of falconry and enjoy an interactive experience with Marty a Lanner Falcon, Lobo a Harris Hawk, and Ollie a Eurasian Eagle Owl. Meet these amazing raptors up close and witness flight demonstrations.
Admission is FREE, with seating available on a first come, first serve basis. Festivities include Raptor Events presentation, eagle slide show, free raffle, vendors, and photo ops. Celebration of the Eagles is at Wyatt’s Grill & Saloon, located inside the Big Bear Lake Convention Center. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. with all activities beginning at 11:00 a.m. Wyatt’s Grill & Saloon will be open serving beverages and a reduced menu throughout the Celebration of Eagles and opens for dining at 4:00 p.m. with live entertainment beginning at 6:00 p.m. For details, log onto facebook.com/BigBearEagles.
