ROMP in the Dark
SoCal’s BIGGEST Summer Leather & Gear Dance Event
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- Mountains of Men & Mischief!
- Bears, cubs & more gather Aug. 17 – 20, 2023 in Big Bear
- to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully
Pick Your Own ROMP
So much going on all weekend! See the lineup and your options to make it a weekend all your own.

Mountains
From cruising the lake to hitting the hiking trails, off-roading or just chilling, there’s plenty to do during the day. Save your energy for mischief later in the evening, though!

Men
Get ready! There’s tons of new men to meet from the moment you arrive, and familiar faces from last year – from hot theme parties to a cool splash in the pool. Dive in – it’s your weekend to ROMP!

Mischief
Relax, lounge, shop, and enjoy some great eats in town. And in the evening you’ll be sure to find mischief at the welcome party, glow bowling event and ROMP in the Dark leather & gear dance event.
Pre-Cummer’s
Party
THURSDAY EVENING
ROMP ‘n Bowl at
The Bowling Barn
THURSDAY NIGHT
ROMP Splash Pool Parties
FRIDAY, SATURDAY
& SUNDAY
ROMP Weekend
Kick-off Party
FRIDAY EVENING
Pick Your Own
ROMP Adventure
SATURDAY
Mountain Of Laughs
Comedy Night
SATURDAY EVENING
ROMP in the Dark
Leather/Gear Dance Event
SATURDAY NIGHT
Disco Recovery
Bingo Brunch
SUNDAY MORNING
Mountains of Men & Mischief!
August 17 – 20, 2023
Map & Driving Directions

From the L.A. Area/ Points West:
Take I-10 East to 210 North, to Hwy. 330 East. The 330 goes through Running Springs and then becomes Highway 18. Continue on Highway 18 East and proceed across the Big Bear Lake dam. Highway 18 will turn into Big Bear Boulevard – as you approach Big Bear Village you’ll see The Lodge at Big Bear Lake (formerly Northwoods Resort) on the left.
From Las Vegas / Points North
Take the 15 South to the 247, which becomes Highway 18. Continue on Highway 18 up the mountain, and follow around Baldwin Lake. Proceed approximately 2 miles and go left onto Greenway Drive. Go 1/2 mile to E. Big Bear Boulevard and make a right. Proceed 5.2 miles and turn left onto Village Drive. As you approach Big Bear Village you’ll see The Lodge at Big Bear Lake (formerly Northwoods Resort) on the left.
From San Diego / Points South
Take the 15 North to the 215 North, to the 10 East, to 210 North, to Hwy. 330 East. The 330 goes through Running Springs and then becomes Highway 18. Continue on Highway 18 East and proceed across the Big Bear Lake dam. Highway 18 will turn into Big Bear Boulevard – as you approach Big Bear Village you’ll see The Lodge at Big Bear Lake (formerly Northwoods Resort) on the left.