# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Bear Spelling Bee - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: A fundraiser for Learning Ally, a 501c3 dedicated to supporting dyslexic and neurodivergent learners.About this EventBig Bear Spelling BeeThank you for joining us for the Big Bear Spelling Bee, a first-of-its kind event in Big Bear, California. This event is ALL AGES, and all adults, seniors, kids and students are welcomed and encouraged to attend. Full details below:Spelling lists will be sent to participants after registration. Sign up early for more practice time! These are the words we will be using during the event.Registration packets can be picked up Friday evening (6-9 p.m.) or Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m.Local entertainment will be provided throughout the event, and concessions will be available for purchase.One participant ticket gets registrants access to Friday and Saturday's festivities. Friday night's event is for fun and free to registrants. Top performers may win themselves into the semifinals. This portion of the night is meant for fun, practice, and laughs. Second-chance passes can be used FRIDAY ONLY.Attendee tickets are for Saturday only. Friends and family can join in the fun Friday with a donation at the door.The official spelling bee will be held Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Depending on how many registrants we get, the event may run through 5 p.m. Finals are expected to begin at 3 p.m. Lower turnout means a faster event. Updates will be provided.A room block for hotel discounts is available at the host location - Holiday Inn Big Bear Lake. A code will be provided after registration.A free Big Bear Spelling Bee tshirt will be provided for those who fundraise at least $100 for the cause. Fundraising is NOT required but highly encouraged.This is a fundraiser! All proceeds benefit Learning Ally, a 501c3 dedicated to providing educational support for dyslexic and neurodivergent learners.Thank you to Big Bear TV and Holiday Inn Resort - The Lodge at Big Bear Lake for making this event possible! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/e87e73c0-990a-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w575-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 06:00 PMFriday, August. 21 - Get some practice, honey!Info: Preview night 6-9 p.m.! Grab your registration pack and prepare for Saturday’s event with practice rounds, second-chance passes and the ability to automatically advance to the Semi-Finals Aug. 22. Concessions available for purchase. Participation free and optional for all registrants!🕑: 09:00 AMSaturday, August. 22 - Official Big Bear Spelling BeeInfo: Registration starts at 9 am. Competition starts at 10 a.m. Finals (Top 6 participants) are expected to begin at 3 p.m. but may start sooner depending on participation. Concessions and live entertainment will run throughout the day. Same-day registration bumps to $30. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/big-bear-lake/big-bear-spelling-bee/100001992074304871 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, performances, entertainment, kids, holiday, contests, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Holiday Inn Resort the Lodge at Big Bear Lake by IHG - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 90, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Big Bear Lake - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Holiday Inn Resort the Lodge at Big Bear Lake by IHG - **lat**: 34.2409695 - **long**: -116.9144654 - **full address**: Holiday Inn Resort the Lodge at Big Bear Lake by IHG, 40650 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Bear Spelling Bee - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9b81fb7e411e11a9b10a4843bbcd75b42908aa79a6f5da932670e76dac023c98-rimg-w1070-h424-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1781754672 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Bear Spelling Bee being held? - **A:** Big Bear Spelling Bee takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Holiday Inn Resort the Lodge at Big Bear Lake by IHG, 40650 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Bear Spelling Bee? - **A:** Big Bear Spelling Bee is organized by Friends of Andrew Nettlebeck. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Big Bear Spelling Bee", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9b81fb7e411e11a9b10a4843bbcd75b42908aa79a6f5da932670e76dac023c98-rimg-w1070-h424-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg?v=1781754672", "startDate": "2026-08-22T10:00:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-08-22T17:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/big-bear-lake/big-bear-spelling-bee/100001992074304871", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Holiday Inn Resort the Lodge at Big Bear Lake by IHG", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "40650 Village Drive", "postalCode": "92315", "addressLocality": "Big Bear Lake", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "34.2409695", "longitude": "-116.9144654" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A fundraiser for Learning Ally, a 501c3 dedicated to supporting dyslexic and neurodivergent learners.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-18", "availabilityEnds": "2026-08-22T17:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-06-18", "lowPrice": "10.00", "highPrice": "90.00", "price": "10.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/big-bear-lake/big-bear-spelling-bee/100001992074304871" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/big-bear-lake/big-bear-spelling-bee/100001992074304871", "price": "25.00", "name": "Single Participant" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/big-bear-lake/big-bear-spelling-bee/100001992074304871", "price": "90.00", "name": "Team of 4 Participants" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/big-bear-lake/big-bear-spelling-bee/100001992074304871", "price": "12.00", "name": "Attendee (General Admission)" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/big-bear-lake/big-bear-spelling-bee/100001992074304871", "price": "40.00", "name": "Official Tshirt" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/big-bear-lake/big-bear-spelling-bee/100001992074304871", "price": "10.00", "name": "Second-Chance Pass (Use Friday Only)" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Friends of Andrew Nettlebeck", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/friends-of-andrew-nettlebeck/21512870" } ] } ] ```