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The Great Truckee Pumpkin Race – Oct 21 2018

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The Great Truckee Pumpkin Race – Oct 21 2018

The Great Truckee Pumpkin Race - Oct 21 2018If you missed last year’s Truckee Pumpkin Races, here’s your chance to see them this year.

Downtown Historic Truckee will once again be the place for the Great Truckee Pumpkin Race this Sunday, October 21, 2018 from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

If you’re around this Sunday in the greater  Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California area, you should check out the Great Truckee Pumpkin Race (there are many races so it’s not just a one and done event)!

Here are the details of the Truckee Pumpkin Race Car Race in Downtown Historic Truckee, California:

The Great Truckee Pumpkin Race – Oct 21 2018

  • When:  Sunday, October 21, 2018, Starting at 12 noon – 5  p.m.
  • Where:  Intersection of Spring Street and Jibboom Streets in Downtown Historic Truckee, CA
  • Parking:  Anywhere you can find a space
  • Cost:  Free Admission for Spectators, but if you want to build and race your pumpkin, the entry fee is $20 per pumpkin
  • Here are some rules to be aware of:
    • Craft your pumpkin race car using a single pumpkin
    • Use two independent axles through your pumpkin to attach wheels
    • No explosives or pyrotechnics
    • No prefabricated chassis (skateboard, stroller, etc…)
    • Decorate and make it fun.  There are points for style and decoration
    • Don’t follow the rules, be prepared for your pumpkin race car to be demolished!
  • Prizes:  Grand Prize $500, plus more awards

The Great Truckee Pumpkin Race - Oct 21 2018I went last year to the inaugural event, and I was hoping to see  super-sized pumpkins the size of a Mini Cooper car, with people driving them, but instead the entries were smaller-sized pumpkins that were designed to race down the hill on their own. 

It was fun, especially when an entry was disqualified and the pumpkin entry was destroyed (pumpkin smashing at its best)!

This event is hosted by the Tahoe Expedition Academy (TEA) and several sponsors, so it’s a chance to show off your car design skills.

The judges are there to enforce the rules, and be forewarned, from reading more about the event on-line, I think they are prepared to smash those pumpkins that don’t follow the rules, so make sure your pumpkin race car follows the rules.

Our local events are appropriate for all ages, and always embrace the season they are held in.  

In a season filled with all things pumpkin: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, pumpkin lattes, and pumpkin spiced cream cheese just to name a few of my fall favorites, what could be more fun than a pumpkin car race just a few days before Halloween!

If you love Tahoe and you enjoy our local events, then you should check out this fall pumpkin event this Sunday in  Truckee, California.

See you at the The Great Truckee Pumpkin Race Sunday, Oct 21, 2018 in Downtown Historic Truckee!

Thinking about making Truckee your second home?  Check out these mountain homes that are for sale in Tahoe Donner resort community 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

The Great Truckee Pumpkin Race – Oct 21 2018

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Tahoe City 2018

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Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Tahoe City 2018

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Tahoe City 2018Temperatures have dropped and it is fall here in Lake Tahoe!

It’s that time of year when pumpkins, scare crows, and our leaves have changed color.

If you’re looking for a reason to be here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, and you want to check out some small town, local fun, check out the Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, October 13, 2018.

This is a pre-Halloween annual event here in Tahoe City, California and will be at Commons Beach in downtown Tahoe City from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

There will be a number of activities and events. The children will have a great time with the Pumpkin Patch, carnival games, and activities including an obstacle course, pie eating, cake walk and so much more.

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Tahoe City 2018

It wouldn’t be a Fall Festival with out a Costume Contest, so put on your best Halloween costume!

If you have missed some of the other fun fall events in North Lake Tahoe this year like the Tahoe City Oktoberfest, or the Squaw Valley Oktoberfest over the past few weeks you still have a chance to enjoy some fall, pre-holiday Halloween fun at this year’s annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Tahoe City 2018 event.

Here are the details:

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Tahoe City 2018

  • When: Saturday, October 13, 2018, Starting at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Where: Commons Beach, located in Downtown Tahoe City
  • Cost: Entry is free, and the cost for individual events, food, and beverage will vary depending on the selection and sold separately, but the All Inclusive Activity bracelet is $15
  • Pumpkin Prices will vary.

For more information check out www.TahoeCityPUD.com or call (530) 583-3440.

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Tahoe City 2018Don’t forget to dress in layers.  Our weather forecast is for sunshine and daytime temperatures in the mid 50’s to 60 degrees.  Warm in the sunshine, cool in the shade!

If you love Lake Tahoe and you enjoy a good festival then you’ll enjoy your day at the Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch.

While you’re in town during the month of October, enjoy checking out all of the local scarecrows on parade that were made by local non-profit, local businesses, and grade school children!

See you at the Tahoe City Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Commons Beach in Downtown Tahoe City!

Ready to make Tahoe City, California 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.

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Tahoe City 2018

How to get rid of Old Paint – Truckee Sept 22 2018

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How to get rid of Old Paint – Truckee Sept 22 2018

How to get rid of Old Paint – Truckee Sept 22 2018Do you have cans of paint (latex and/or oil based), stain, or varnish stored in your North Lake Tahoe – Truckee home, condo, or business that you’d like to throw away?

Is it time for some Fall cleaning?  Thinking of Selling and know you’ll have to deal with this time when it comes time to close the deal? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, this Saturday is your opportunity to get rid of and properly dispose of old paint.

This Saturday, September 22, 2018 between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. I’ll take advantage of the upcoming FREE paint (latex, oil), stain, and/or varnish drop-off event to properly dispose of old cans of paint that we’ve held onto.

Here are the details:

How to get rid of Old Paint – Truckee Sept 22 2018

  • Where:  Truckee Tahoe Airport  10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, CA
  • When:  Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Cost:  Free
  • Restrictions: No aerosols (spray paint), or leaking, unlabeled, or empty containers.

It’s a great opportunity to clean out the cutter and trash that needs special care and handling.  Need more reasons why you should take advantage of this FREE event? 

  • Tahoe Property Sellers:  If you’re thinking of selling your Truckee – Lake Tahoe home, condo, or commercial building, you’ll need to get rid of all paint and stain at your property prior to the close of escrow. 

Here is what our standard contract provision calls for in our Tahoe -Truckee Area Addendum, that most local real estate professionals use in our area:

  • Property Condition: In addition to any requirements specified in the Purchase Contract regarding the condition of the Property that Seller is obligated to deliver at Close of Escrow, the Parties further agree that Seller, at Seller’s expense shall remove all paint, stain, household cleaning products and other hazardous waste prior to the Close of Escrow unless otherwise agreed in writing.

This special paint drop-off event is FREE to Truckee and North Lake Tahoe residents.

This event is also open to businesses, along with home owners!

The FREE drop-off event to get rid of unwanted, paint is being sponsored by PaintCare, a non-profit organization funded by a nominal fee on new paint. 

For details on what Recycle with PaintCare will accept, or the limits on the amount of oil-based paint accepted from businesses, visit www.PaintCare.org/Truckee, or give them a call at (855) 724-6809 

Whether you’re a Tahoe home, or business owner that just wants to get rid of paint the right way, or if you think you may be a Tahoe seller in the near future, take advantage of this event to get rid of old paint and varnish/stain cans and save the extra cost for proper disposal. 

How do you get rid of paint in the Truckee – North Lake Tahoe area if there isn’t a free event?  Call the Tahoe Truckee Sierra Disposal (TTSD) 530-583-7800 for their current rates.  They also take in a number of other items like appliances and mattresses for a special fee.

Take advantage of this FREE event to get rid of old paint and paint cans you have in your home this Saturday, September 22, 2018 in Truckee, California! 

This is a great way to be green and so something great for your home, condo, or business!

Thinking about making Truckee your second home?  Check out these mountain homes that are for sale in Tahoe Donner resort community 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

How to get rid of Old Paint – Truckee Sept 22 2018

Art and Soul Downtown Truckee ArtWalk – 2018

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Art and Soul Downtown Truckee ArtWalk – 2018

Art and Soul Downtown Truckee ArtWalk - 2018Looking for something fun to do on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area?

How about the 4th Annual Downtown Historic Truckee Art and Soul ArtWalk!

Fall is in the air, and our late summer fun is still going on in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area.

This annual event is a great way to spend an afternoon in our area. This event combines art, live music, artist demonstrations craft beer and wine tastings, along with small tasty bites.  

There will be 30 stops celebrating Truckee’s artist community.  In addition to just having a lot of fun, a portion of the event’s proceeds will go to the Tahoe Truckee School of Music!

Day-time temperatures tomorrow will be in the mid 60’s, so attendees should dress in layers and be prepared to be warm in the sunshine, but it also means that you’ll want a light jacket, or sweater for the shade, or if the wind picks up.  

Those that go will enjoy being in historic Downtown Truckee and they will get the chance to sample some great wines, beer, and food along with interacting with artists, and enjoying live music. 

What a great way to have fun and support the community and all you have to do is buy a Downtown Truckee Wine Walk ticket!

Here are the event details:

Art and Soul Downtown Truckee ArtWalk – 2018

  • When: Saturday, September 15, 2018 Starting at 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Commercial Row in Truckee, California
  •  Cost: $35/ticket advance or $40/ticket day of event.  Must be 21+ Years of age for wine and beer sampling.  Don’t forget to bring your ID! Make it a group event $120 for 4 tickets!

So here are few of my ArtWalk strolling tips to make the most of the event:

  • Dress in layers, and wear comfortable shoes.
  • Have a good lunch and bring along a bottle of water.
  • Pace yourself. Sip, don’t guzzle. You’ll have five hours to enjoy the event.
  • It’s okay to stop and do some shopping while you are enjoying the art walk.

Now is the time to start enjoying our fall weather!

Check out the Art and Soul ArtWalk event in Downtown Historic Truckee this Saturday, September 14, 2018!

Thinking about making Truckee your second home?  Check out these mountain homes that are for sale in Tahoe Donner resort community 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

Art and Soul Downtown Truckee ArtWalk – 2018

Autumn Food and Wine Festival Northstar 2018 

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Autumn Food and Wine Festival Northstar 2018 

If you like food, wine, and cooking, then this is the event for you!

This weekend at the Village at Northstar and the Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe the 33rd Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival will take place September 7-9th, 2018!

This gourmet three-day event is loaded with free classes, presentations, special culinary events, and the Gourmet Market Place.

Autumn Food and Wine Festival Northstar 2018 

Ready to take your taste buds to the next level? Then you’ll want to sign-up for some of the special classes and events that vary in price from $25 to $125 for the Tahoe Long Table Harvest Dinner, and the Grand Tasting at $95.ticket for the day of the event.

There are several free classes and demonstrations, not to mention the Blazing Pans Mountain Chef Cook-Off.

We’ve been several times and you’ll walk away feeling inspired and looking forward to cooking at home

Autumn Food and Wine Festival Northstar 2018 If you are going to be in the greater North Lake Tahoe area and you like to taste gourmet food, wine, and learn more about cooking, this annual food festival s for you at the Village at Northstar.

Northstar does a great job with their events, and with temperatures expected to be in the high 70’s – low 80’s it will be the perfect day to be outside and enjoy being at a culinary event like the Autumn Food and Wine Festival at Northstar.

Here is the schedule of the Autumn Food and Wine Festival, Northstar, September 7-9, 2018: 

Friday, September 7, 2018

  • 3:45 p.m. – 5 p.m. Art of Mixology – The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe $40/person
  • 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. The Backyard Brick Oven Children – The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe $100/couple
  • 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sips & Salutation Village at Northstar
  • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Farm to Tahoe Dinner – The Zepher Lodge – Sold Out
  • 8:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Tahoe Star Tours at The Dark Skies Cosmoarium

Saturday, September 8, 2018 

  • 8:30 a.m. – 12 noon Mountaintop Mantra, a mountain top hike and yoga class $35/person
  • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gourmet Marketplace Vendor Fair – The Village at Northstar – Free
  • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Take a Hike! Progressive Picnic featuring Truckee Brewing Co. – Northstar – Sold Out
  • 11:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. Vertical Mountainside Tasting featuring Delicato Family Vineyards  Village at Northstar – $45/person
  • Butter Knife Carving with Atelier – Village at Northstar Carve your own butter knife $70/person
  • Noon – 4 pm Village Wine and Brew Walk – Village at Northstar $35/person must be 21+age
  • 12 noon – 1:15 p.m. Mountain Kids Cook-Off Seminar – Free
  • 12 Noon – 2 p.m. Bently Ranch Luncheon Featuring 10 Torr Brewery $60/person
  • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Sips and Salutations featuring Illanta Wines $ 25/person
  • 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Cooking Demonstration with Shaun O’Neale – free event
  • 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hands-One Fermentation Workshop with Chef Lara Ritchie from Northing To It Culinary Center $30/person
  • 4:45 p.m. – 6 p.m. Blazing Plans Mountain Chef Cook-Off
  • 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Tahoe Long Table Harvest Dinner $155/person
  • 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Charbay Distillry & Winery Annual Release Party and Bartender Competition must be 21+ age $65person
  • 8:15 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Tahoe Star Tours at The Dark Skies Cosmoarium $40/person $25/child

Sunday, September 9, 2018

  • 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Gourmet Marketplace – Village at Northstar – Free
  • 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Moet Champagne Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe call 540-562-3050 for reservations
  • 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Grand Tasting and Culinary Competition – Village at Northstar $75/person in advance, or $95/person day of event

Autumn Food and Wine Festival Northstar 2018  – Summary

  • When:  September 7-9, 2018
  • Where:  Village at Northstar, 100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, CA  530-562-1010
  • Cost:  Free, Ticket Prices Vary based upon the event.  Some events you will need to be 21+years of age to enjoy the sampling

For more information on the Northstar the 33th Annual Autumn Food and Wine Festival, or to buy tickets click here.  Remember if you drink, be safe and don’t drive.

What a fun way to start the fall season than by enjoying this culinary event this weekend!

Check out the Autumn Food and Wine Festival this weekend at Northstar!

Thinking about making Northstar your second home?  Check out these mountain homes that are for sale in Northstar here:

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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.

Autumn Food and Wine Festival Northstar 2018