20th Annual Mountain AA Conference coming to Big Bear Lake in August

The 20th Annual Mountain AA Conference returns to Big Bear Lake this summer, filling the Big Bear Performing Arts Center with three days of recovery-focused programming from Friday, August 28 through Sunday, August 30, 2026[1]. Doors open at 6 PM on Friday evening[2].

Organized by San Bernardino Mountain AA/Al-Anon Members, the conference is designed to offer something for both AA and Al-Anon participants[2]. The weekend lineup includes five main AA speakers, AA marathon meetings, and long-timers meetings, alongside social highlights such as a gourmet luncheon, a Saturday night ice cream social, yoga with sound bath, and a Sunday morning pancake breakfast[2]. A country store with souvenirs will also be on site.

Tickets are available through Eventbrite, and organizers say a mail-in registration option will be posted soon[2]. Note that all sales are final and no refunds will be issued[2]. Attendees who need vegetarian meal options can arrange them by calling the contact number listed on the Eventbrite event page[2].

Parking at the Performing Arts Center is free but limited. Organizers encourage guests to use downtown Big Bear Lake's free parking lots and carpool to the venue[2]. Accommodations fill up fast on summer weekends, so the conference recommends booking lodging as early as possible.

For tickets, lodging suggestions, and full event details, visit mountainaaconference.com (opens in a new tab)[2].