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Foam Fest – Squaw Valley 2019

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Foam Fest – Squaw Valley 2019

Foam Fest - Squaw Valley 2019It’s time to line-up your Labor Day weekend fun!

This holiday weekend in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area is loaded with fun events and things to do.

On Saturday, August 31, 2019 the 30th Annual Foam Festival will be held at the Village at Squaw Valley!

This is an easy way to spend the day outside enjoying our sunshine, blue skies, live music and sipping on ice-cold beers!  

At the Foam Fest you get to sample up to 40 different beers from 25 different breweries.

All proceeds benefit the Achieve Tahoe organization, a local non-profit group.

If you love beer, the Foam Fest is your chance to sample a variety of beers (unlimited beer tasting ticket), enjoy our beautiful late August Tahoe summer weather (the weather forecast for this weekend is for sunshine and day time temperatures in the mid low 80’s).

They also have a great line-up of live music with the popular ALO and Lost Whiskey Engine bands!

You’ll have from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. to check out this fun event at the Village at Squaw Valley. 

What a great way to support a terrific non-profit group and make a fun day out of the donation! 

In addition to the Foam Fest event, there will be other fun events are lined up here in our area for this weekend.

Starting with the last Friday evening beach music concert in downtown Kings Beach (Friday), the annual Foam Fest at the Village at Squaw Valley on Saturday, The Tahoe Donner Wild West Fest also on Saturday, the Alpen Wine Festival on Sunday, and also on Sunday the final free Tahoe City beach concert.

Need more reasons to enjoy a fun weekend in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area?  How about the Labor Day Fireworks in Carnelian Bay on Sunday night at 8:30 p.m.  We have so many great things to do in our area, it will be hard to do them all!

Here are the Foam Fest Event Details:

30th Annual Foam Fest – Squaw Valley 2019

  • When: Saturday, August 31, 2019 | 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.     
  • Where:  The Village at Squaw Valley, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
  • Cost:  $35 on-line plus $1.50 processing fee, or $40 at the door – Beer There is also a stainless steel cup option, which is $5 more on your ticket price.
  • Tasting Ticket (must be 21+ Age)  Entry ticket includes a $10 donation
    • A Combo Ticket is also available:  $60/per person Both Festivals:  Foam Fest (Sat) and Wine Fest (Sun)
  • Don’t Drink and Drive:  Remember with over forty (40) different types of beer to sample, you’ll want to make sure you either have a designated driver, take a cab, ride the bus – TART (Tahoe Area Rapid Transit), or spend the night at the Village!  Enjoy and Be safe! 

Want to know what breweries will be at the event?  Here is a list of participants:

  • Alibi Ale Works
  • Anchor Brewing
  • Auburn Alehouse
  • Bear Republic Brewing Co
  • Berryesssa  Brewing Company
  • Boochcraft
  • Del Cielo Brewing
  • Drake’s Brewing Co
  • Fifty Fifty Brewing Company
  • Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
  • Fort Point Beer Co.
  • Guinness
  • Half Moon Bay Brewing Co
  • Hard Frescos Brewing Co
  • HenHouse Brewing Company
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Company
  • Kona Brewing Company
  • Lagunitas Brewing Company
  • Melvin Brewing Co
  • Santa Maria Brewing Co
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Co
  • Sufferfest Beer Co
  • Truckee Brewing Company
  • The Brewer’s Cabinet

If you have been looking for a reason to come up to the Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, the 30th Annual Foam Fest in Squaw Valley  is a good one.

Celebrate Labor Day weekend in the North Lake Tahoe -Truckee area with one of our special local events this weekend! 

Here is a quick list of some of the more popular events this Labor Day weekend:

The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area still has a number of other free and fun weekly events to enjoy this summer (weather permitting).  Don’t wait, many of these events will end on Labor Day weekend!:

Ready to make the Squaw Valley area your second home?  Check out what is for sale here:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Foam Fest – Squaw Valley 2019

Big Bluegrass Concert Tahoma Friday Aug 2 2019

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Big Bluegrass Concert Tahoma Friday Aug 2 2019

Big Bluegrass Concert Tahoma Friday Aug 2 2019If you enjoy listening to Bluegrass music, then you’ll want to add this event to your summer calendar!

On Friday, August 2, 2019 on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe at the Sugar Pine Point State Park  in Tahoma, California will be the Big Bluegrass Benefit Concert!

The Sierra State Park Foundation is presenting this benefit fundraising concert for the upkeep at Sugar Pine Point State Park.

They have three popular Bluegrass Bands lined up to play at the event:

Craig and I went last year and really had a great time, and we’re planning on going again this year!

What a great way to spend a summer evening than by being outdoors and sipping on a cold beverage, while listening to three wonderful Bluegrass bands surrounded by the beauty of our mountains, towering pine trees, and Lake Tahoe.

If you’ll be up in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area on Friday, August 2, 2019, and you are looking for an enjoyable evening out, this event is for you!.

Here are the event details:

Sugar Pine Point State Park, Big Band Concert

When: 

  • Friday, August 2, 2019
  • Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
  • Event: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Where: 

  • Sugar Pine Point State Park, Tahoma, California
  • Lake-side for this event, along with parking.
  • 7595 Hwy 89 S, Tahoma, CA

Cost: 

  • $20/Adult Pre-Sale On-line, $25/Adult at the door to purchase click here
  • $10/Children 6-12 years
  • Under 5 years – free
  • Please no pets at this event.
  • Ticket Price does not include parking fee – see parking for more information.

Parking: $10/vehicle (you can pre-pay for parking too) | If you bike, or walk in there is no additional parking fee.  If you pre-pay, you must print your ticket and bring it with you to show to the kiosk.  No ticket, you’ll end up paying for it again.

Food and Beverages available for Sale (no outside food or drinks): 

  • Cheri’s Hand Dipped Ice Cream
  • Big Blue Q
  • Exquisite Grill
  • Beer – Sierra Nevada Brewing Co partnered with Alibi Brewery

Concert goers Tips:

  • Bring your low-back chairs (if you bring high-back chairs, be prepared to be at the back, or on the sides).  The concert area is on the lawn that slopes down towards the lake.  Low-back chairs, or beach blankets will be best in this area.
  • Bring blankets and bring/wear something warm (dress in layers). Our days are hot, but in the shade, or if a breeze come up off the lake, you’ll want something warmer to wear as temperatures can drop quickly in our area.
  • Bring a Flashlight – There are no night street lights ,so when the concert is over you’ll want to find your way back to your car and check your area before you leave it, so bring a flashlight.
  • Parking – Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged, or use public transportation.  They will also be running a free shuttle from the campground parking lot from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to the venue.
  • More Information:  Info@SierraStateParks.org  530-583-9911 or click here.

Our summer outdoor concerts in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area are a wonderful experience, and you’ll have a great time at this one! 

Make some Tahoe memories – check out our local events!

Come out and enjoy a wonderful summer evening of Big Bluegrass at the Sugar Pine Point State Park on Friday, August 2, 2019!

The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area has a number of other free and fun weekly events to enjoy this summer (weather permitting):

Ready to make Tahoma your second home?  Check out what is for sale here:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Big Bluegrass Concert Tahoma Friday Aug 2 2019

Summer Movies in Squaw Valley – 2019 

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Summer Movies in Squaw Valley – 2019 

Summer Movies in Squaw Valley - 2019 Looking for some summer fun in greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area?

On Thursday nights in July and August check out the FREE outdoor Summer movies in the center of the Village at Squaw Valley.

The free outdoor movies are presented in the Events Plaza at the Village at Squaw Valley and a new movie is presented each week. All movies begin at around 8:30 p.m. (dusk) weather permitting.

Here are the details for the 2019 Movie Schedule:

Summer Movies in Squaw Valley – 2019 | Outdoor Movies 2019 Schedule:

  •      July 11, 2019  |  Mary Poppins Returns – PG | 130 minutes
  •      July 25, 2019  |  Incredibles 2 – PG | 118 minutes
  •      August 1, 2019  |  Ralph Breaks the Internet – PG  | 112 minutes
  •      August 8, 2019  |  Spider-Man:  Into the Spiderverse – PG | 117 minutes
  •      August 15, 2019 |  Smallfoot – PG-13 | 96 minutes
  •      August 22, 2019  |  Captain Marvel – PG-13 | 100 minutes   
  •      August 29, 2019  |  Lego Movie 2 – PG-13 | 107 minutes   

Movie goers Tips:

  • Dress in layers and wear warmer clothing – sweaters and jackets are highly recommended.
  • Bring a blanket.  Summer evenings are cool in Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe!
  • Arrive early to get a good seat.  The movie begins at 8:30 p.m. (Dusk)
  • Bring a small flashlight so you can look around your chair after the movie.
  • Food and Beverages will be available for sale from local vendors.

If you plan ahead you can make an evening out of several free events.  Start with the free Truckee Thursdays event in Downtown Historic Truckee.

Enjoy an early dinner, listened to the music on Main Street at the beer garden and do a little shopping at the event.  Then around 7:45 p.m. head-out to the free outdoor movie at the Village at Squaw Valley!

Looking for more free outdoor movies on the beach, or lawn?  Check out Wednesday nights at Commons Beach in downtown Tahoe City, where you can enjoy a free movie on the beach all summer long!

See you at one of the Free Outdoor Movies in Squaw Valley this summer!

The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area has a number of other free and fun weekly events to enjoy this summer (weather permitting):

Ready to make the North Lake Tahoe area your second home?  Check out what homes are for sale here:

How about a North Lake Tahoe condo?  Check out what is for sale here:

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Summer Movies in Squaw Valley – 2019 

Art Wine Music Festival July 13-14 2019

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Art Wine Music Festival July 13-14 2019

Art Wine Music Festival July 13 - 14 2019It is festival time here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

If you are new to our area, you may not know that our summer season is loaded with festivals, fund-raisers (Beer and Wine tastings), and fun local events that often benefit our local non-profit groups.

This weekend it is the Annual Art, Wine, and Music Festival at the Village at Squaw Valley in Olympic Valley, CA!

It is a two day event (Saturday, July 13, 2019 and Sunday, July 14, 2019) and the proceeds from the Art Wine Music Festival will benefit the Achieve Tahoe organization.

This is a great way to spend a summer afternoon looking at arts and crafts, tasting different wines (must be 21+ age and pay the wine tasting ticket fee), along with just sitting back and soaking in beautiful mountain setting and listening to great live music.

You’ll have two different days to check this great event out, or be there both days at the Village at Squaw Valley! 

This year the event will start at 11 a.m., with wine tasting beginning a little later at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

The admission cost is a donation to the Achieve Tahoe group, whose mission is to provide affordable physical and recreational activities that build confidence and health.  This year the cost at the door is only $30/person for a wine tasting ticket for one day.   

Here is a line-up of the music that is scheduled. Some performers will perform once, while others will perform twice:

Saturday, July 13, 2019

  • 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Duo Pura Vida | Main Street
  • 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Mayita & the Hotshots | Funitel Plaza Stage
  • 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. |  Milton Merlos Trio | Main Street
  • 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 3:15 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. | Los Pinguos | First Street Stage
  • 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. | 3:55 – 4:55 p.m. | World Beatnix | Main Street

Sunday, July 14, 2019

  • 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Duo Pura Vida | Main Street
  • 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Mayita & the Hotshots | Funitel Plaza Stage
  • 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. |  Milton Merlos Trio | Main Street
  • 1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | 3:15 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. | Los Pinguos | First Street Stage
  • 2:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Twanguero | Main Street

The Squaw Valley Village will be lined with fine artists, crafts, performers and musicians on two different stages.

Our weather has been wonderful so be prepared for blue skies and a lot of sunshine!

This year they will have over 20 wineries to sample:

  • Andis Wines 
  • Bella Grace Vineyards
  • Big Basin Vineyards
  • Cruess Wine 
  • Dalla Terra Selections
  • E16 Winery
  • Failla Wines
  • Hatcher Winery
  • Illanta Wines
  • Kennefick Ranch
  • Titus Vineyards
  • Winebow Group: Austrian Table
  • La Clarine
  • Lumen Wines
  • Newsome Harlow
  • Nuclear Wine Company
  • Red Car
  • Sean Minor
  • Skinner Vineyards
  • Ten by Ten
  • Truchard Vineyards
  • Turley Wine Cellars
  • West + Wilder
  • Winebow Group:  French Table
  • Just to name a few : )

Here are the event details:

Art, Wine and Music Festival in Squaw Valley

  • When: 
    • Saturday, July 13, 2019, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Wine Tasting from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sunday, July 14, 2019, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Wine Tasting from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.     
  • Where:  The Village at Squaw Valley, 1895 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
  • Free Admission for the event (no age restriction), but Wine Ticket Prices are:  $30/per person per day for wine tasting and includes a souvenir wine glass and you must be 21+Age  for just the wine tasting portion of the event. 
  • All Proceeds benefit the Achieve Tahoe organization

We are almost to the half-way mark for July, so now is the time to make plans to be in Lake Tahoe.  See you at the annual Art, Wine, Music Festival at the Village in Squaw Valley this weekend!

The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area has a number of other free and fun weekly events to enjoy this summer (weather permitting):

Thinking about making Olympic Valley your second home?  Here are the condos for sale at the Village at Squaw Valley:

Want more Squaw Valley Condo Buying options? Here are the condos for sale in the entire Olympic Valley area including the Village: 

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Art Wine Music Festival July 13-14 2019

Kings Beach July 3 Fireworks 2019

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Kings Beach July 3 Fireworks 2019

It’s here!  Time to celebrate the 4th of July here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

This year we have a number of fun, free, holiday events to make the 4th of July holiday week special!

In the North Lake Tahoe area, the holiday fund begins on  July 3 in Kings Beach for their Fireworks 2019 beach party and show.

You’ll enjoy an evening of music fireworks, and fun at the Kings Beach Annual Fireworks Celebration & Beach Party, Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

The Kings Beach beach party and fireworks event will start at 7 p.m. and go until around 10 p.m. by the North Tahoe Event Center and the Kings Beach State Park Recreation Area in downtown Kings Beach.

Entry into this annual event is free (bring your own blankets, beach towels, and beach chairs).

Parking is extremely limited in the area and event goers are encouraged to take public transportation, walk, bike, and/or car pool. 

Give yourself plenty of time for traffic/travel (it’s a big holiday week and we have a lot of people in town), to find a parking spot, and then to find a place on the beach to watch the show.

Once the sun sets there will be a wonderful fireworks display over Lake Tahoe at around 9:30 p.m.

Our weather is perfect – hot days and are evenings are still cooling down, which should make for great evening out to watch the firework show in Kings Beach on July 3, 2018.

In the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area we will have more than just one night of fireworks! 

On the 4th of July you’ll have another night of fireworks in either downtown Tahoe City, or if you’re in Truckee you’ll have fireworks at the West End of Donner Lake!

We have so many wonderful events going on during this holiday week it will be hard to do them all!

Summer time in Lake Tahoe is always a special time of year, so if you haven’t made plans to come up to the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee area, now is the time to take a good look at your calendar and plan a trip up here and enjoy all that the Tahoe area has to offer.

If you have been looking for a reason to come up to the Kings Beach, California area, the 3rd of July Fireworks and Beach Party is a good one!

Have a safe and fun 4th of July week in North Lake Tahoe starting with the Kings Beach 3rd of July Fireworks and Beach Party Event!

  • July 4th – Tahoe City Fireworks on Commons Beach will start at 9:30 p.m.
  • July 4th – Truckee Fireworks West End of Donner Lake will start at 9:30 p.m.

The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area has a number of other free and fun weekly events to enjoy this summer (weather permitting):

Thinking about making Kings Beach, California your home? Check out the homes that are for sale in Kings Beach here:

Want to see what condos are for sale in Kings Beach? Here are the current listings:

  

For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE, Tahoe Real Estate Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker, Tahoe City, CA CalRE#01908304

All information is deemed reliable, but is subject to change, and/or correction without notice.

Kings Beach July 3 Fireworks 2019