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Tahoe City 4th of July Celebration – Drone Show 2024

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Tahoe City 4th of July Celebration – Drone Show 2024

The greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area is the place to be for the 4th of July!

It’s a holiday week here, and as the temperatures go up, so does the fun in our area!

Looking for a place to see the holiday fireworks?  We’ve had some changes here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area when it comes to the traditional fireworks  show, and there is a new twist on this old favorite!

The Annual Tahoe City Fireworks Show in downtown Tahoe City on Commons Beach this Thursday, July 4th, 2024 will be a drone show over the lake. 

As an FYI – If you are looking for information on the 3rd of July in Kings Beach, California (all-day event with Fireworks), that event is no longer being held and they are doing more events over the Labor Day weekend.

Our traditional summer Tahoe City ireworks show has been replaced by a Drone Show over Lake Tahoe.  The decision was made to be more environmentally friendly to Lake Tahoe and to replace the traditional fireworks show with a reusable Drone Show event, so it’s time to embrace the technology!

We’ve seen both live fireworks and the drone show.  Both are impressive for different reasons.  If you check out the drone show you will be impressed by the technology, and it will be a memory to hold onto as time moves forward!

The 4th of July Tahoe City festivities will have the same format as the past traditional fireworks program, just a differnt way to light up the sky.   

An all-day celebration!  Here is the line-up of activities for the downtown Tahoe City Commons Beach 4th of July Celebration:  

  • 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.  Farmers Market
  • Food Trucks All Day
  • 12-2pm: Lazar
  • 1 p.m. -4 p.m. Face Painting and Temporary Tattoos
  • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Disco Terrorist
  • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Bubble Show and Hula Hoops
  • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Funksalot
  • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.  Face Painting
  • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Zebuel
  • 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. All Good Funk Alliance
  • 9:15 LED Laser and Glow Show 
  • 9:30 p.m.  Tahoe City Drone Show
  • 9:45 p.m. Closing DJ and Announcements
  • 10 p.m.  4th of July Celebrations Conclude

For more information check out the Tahoe City Downtown Association Tahoe City 4th of July Celebration here.

There will be people watching and activities happening all day long on Commons Beach for those that want to make a full day and evening out on the Tahoe City beaches of Lake Tahoe.

The drone show, which is eco-friendly will feature 300 drones this year, and it will be the largest done show ever done in Lake Tahoe. 

The drone show will start at around 9:30 p.m.  There will be food and beverage vendors on site, along with merchandise to celebrate the day at Commons Beach in Downtown Tahoe City, California!

The drone show will take place over Lake Tahoe and you can watch the show from Commons Beach, a local downtown restaurant, or bring your boat (Tahoe Gal) and watch the show while being on Lake Tahoe!

If you are not a fan of larger crowds, and if you can find a spot to see the Tahoe City downtown area, and you’ll still have a good view of the drone show, even if it is from a distance.

You may not know that the Annual Tahoe City Drone Show Event is sponsored by a combination of private and business donations.

Tahoe City 4th of July Drone Show 2024: The laser and glow show start at 9:15 p.m. with the drone show starting at 9:30 p.m.!

If you go, plan head to find a parking space.  Be patience.  This is a packed event, so space will be limited the closer to event starting time.

Don’t forget to bring your folding beach chairs, dress in layers, just in case a cool breeze comes up, and bring a flashlight for after the event!

Come out and celebrate our national holiday here in Lake Tahoe!

See you at the Tahoe City 4th of July Drone Show in Downtown Tahoe City!

Happy Birthday America!

You might also be interested in other North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area events. 

In the past, we have had a number of other free and fun weekly events to enjoy all summer (weather permitting):

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For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

Laura A. Allen | 530.414.1260  | Laura@TahoeLaura.com
BROKER ASSOCIATE | North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Real Estate Professional, Advisor, Agent
CalRE# 01473598
Coldwell Banker | Tahoe City – Truckee, CA

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Wine on the Water – 2024

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Wine on the Water – 2024

Looking for a fun event, and a way to support the Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe?  Check out the 15th Annual Wine on the Water -2024 event in Kings Beach, California!

This year, the annual Wine on the Water event will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Kings Beach, California.

This is a great way to start your summer fun here in the greater North Lake Tahoe area and all you have to do is purchase your tickets now!

This event continues to grow, and has historically been a sell-out event!  Feeling like a VIP?  Then you’ll want to get the VIP tickets before they are gone, which gets you into the event for your own private hour of tastings with other VIPs starting at 12 noon!

If you enjoy wine tasting, delicious food, live music, along with stunning views of Lake Tahoe, this is the perfect event for you to attend!

You don’t have to be a “Foodie” or a “Wine Expert” to enjoy sampling fine beverages.  You just have to be open to having a good time, and enjoy sampling wine!

You never know when you’ll try something new, something you’d never put in your shopping cart, only to fall in love with a new favorite wine, or small bite!

This annual wine tasting event is a fund raiser for the local Boys and Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe.  This organization provides local youth a safe environment for recreational activities.  They also offer educational programs, mentorship opportunities, and they make a difference in their young lives.

What a great way to support a local organization, while enjoying an afternoon of food and wine in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

Here are some of my wine tasting tips that will help you really enjoy the event:

1)     Comfortable Shoes –  It is tempting to wear something fashionable, but you’ll be standing for 3-4 hours, so wear comfortable shoes! 

2)     Designated Driver – Plan ahead and have a designated driver, or just call a cab to start your trip off right. Other options:  Uber, The bus TART (Tahoe Area Rapid Transit), a friend, or walking to and from your home if you live nearby.  No bikes.  Riding a bike while intoxicated can be just as dangerous as driving a car, and you can be ticketed for it.

3)     Wear Layers & Sunscreen -.  The weather may be sunny, clear skies, or cloudy, rain, and/snow.  You never know in early June, so I recommend dressing in layers and be prepared for Tahoe weather!  You’ll be inside and/or outside for 3-4 hours, so check the weather forecast and give yourself options!

4)     Hydrate –  Drink plenty of water as you go along the way from station It’s fun to sample the wine, but before you know it time will have slipped by, so hydrate as you taste!

5)     Pace Yourself –  Pacing is the key to a great wine tasting event.

Remember you’re doing the Wine on the Water event at an elevation of 6,200+ feet above sea level, so pace yourself!  Grab a seat whenever possible, drink plenty of water, don’t get too much sun on yourself, and take it easy.  You’ll want to enjoy Sunday as much as you enjoyed Saturday here in North Lake Tahoe!

Event Details:

Wine on the Water – 2024

  • Where:  North Lake Tahoe Event Center |  8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA
  • When: Saturday, June 8, 2024 | VIP Hour before the event opens to General Admission.  VIP starts at 12 noon to 1 p.m. General Admission starts at 1 p.m. and ends for everyone at 4 p.m.
  • General Admission Tickets are $165 in advance plus a transaction fee.
  • VIP Tickets are $265 in advance plus a transaction fee. 
  • Tickets can be purchased online at Wine on the Water until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024. 
  • “Grab Your Glass Event” | Your General Admission Ticket also includes access to the “Grab Your Glass Event” on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Boatworks Mall, 760 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA A great way to check in early, get your glass, and avoid the check in line on Saturday!
  • Starting location – downtown Tahoe City, California.  Check in starts at 12:30 p.m if you didn’t pick up your glass and check in the night before.
    •      Chalet Building (US Bank Building) at 705 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 
    •      Boatworks Mall, 760 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA
    •      Bring your Identification! Must be 21+ Years in order to do the walk. 
  • This is a rain, shine, or snow event.  No refunds, so plan accordingly!
  • The Tahoe City Food and Wine Classic is a fundraiser for the Tahoe City Downtown Association and this non-profit organization has the goal to enhance and promote the downtown area and make it a great place for visitors and residents to enjoy!    

The Annual Wine on the Water event is a fun reason to come up to the greater Kings Beach, California area, and start your summer off right!  Call your friends and come to the Lake!

Hope to see you at one of our local events this year!

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Do you want to find a condo/townhome in a specific development, or location?  

Here is a list of Condominium and/or townhouse developments in the greater Kings Beach area:

  • Brockway Shores, (Lakefront Development), Kings Beach 
  • Brockway Springs, (Lakefront Development), Kings Beach 
  • Chateau Chamonix, (Lakefront Development) Kings Beach / Tahoe Vista (Depending on the real estate agent this complex can appear as being in either community). 
  • Heratage Cove, (Lakefront Development) Kings Beach / Tahoe Vista (Depending on the real estate agent this complex can appear as being in either community). 
  • Kings Run, (Mountain-side Development) Kings Beach / Tahoe Vista (Depending on the real estate agent this complex can appear in either community).
  • Kingswood Village,  (Mountain-side Development) Kings Beach 
  • Sweetbriar, (Beachfront Development – Fractional Shared Ownership) Kings Beach 
  • Tahoe Beachfront Condos,  (Beachfront Development) New Development 2016, Kings Beach 
  • Tahoya Shores, (Lakefront Development) Kings Beach / Tahoe Vista (Depending on the real estate agent this complex can appear in either community).
  • Wood Vista (Mountainside Development) New Development built in 2020, Kings Beach – Tahoe Vista

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For all of your Tahoe real estate needs –

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

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Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday, March 10, 2024

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Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday, March 10, 2024

It is time to once again to Spring Forward and change your clocks by moving the time forward one hour!

On Sunday, March 10, 2024, you will need to change your clocks by one hour if you live in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

I am ready for more sunshine and a move towards warmer, longer days!

Changing our time with that” Spring forward” action will give us longer days and it is something I look forward to each year!

On Sunday, March 10 2024 (the change happens on the second Sunday in March), which just happens to be the last day of SnowFest 2024, we will all need to move our clocks forward one hour (yes, an extra hour of daylight at the end of our days, and one less hour of sleep) as we start daylight savings time here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California area.

How big of an impact does this make on our days here in Tahoe? 

On Saturday, March 9, 2024, sunset will be at 6:04 p.m. Once we spring forward on Sunday, March 10, 2023, sunset will be an hour later at 7:05 p.m, which just gives us a little more time to enjoy our time ourside here in beautiful Lake Tahoe!

On you list of things to do, temember before you go to bed on Saturday night, you’ll need to set any manual clocks ahead one hour!

Since we have the twice a year time – clock change, here is my list of things additional tasks to do before the Spring Forward day:

  • Change clocks in our home, office, kitchen (microwave and oven), and cars (move forward one hour).  Yes, we still have some manual clocks that do not reset on their own. : )
  • Check smoke alarms It doesn’t hurt to make sure they are all working and replace those that don’t respond.  Since most have multiple-year batteries in them, replace those that are older.  You should have one alarm in each sleeping area, and one in each common area on each floor.
  • Check all carbon monoxide alarms/detectors Again, just a quick check to make sure they are still working.  You should have at least one carbon monoxide alarm/detector on each floor, best if you can have on in each sleeping area.  If you find yourself falling asleep in a common area, put one in that room too!
  • Fire extinguishers If you don’t have fire extinguishers in your car, in the kitchen, garage, and other places that could benefit from a fire extinguisher, now is the time to get them. 

It is also time to check to make sure the ones you have haven’t been moved and/or damaged.  Over the years I have found that this is also a good time to buy and add another one and put it in a room that doesn’t already have one. Buying an additional extinguiser twice a year can help make it easier on your budget.

  • Any security device, or item that uses a battery and is wireless (security cameras, video doorbells, exterior/interior lights) that need to be changed often, but some last for an extended period of time, so now is a good time to check them, and re-charge. 
  • All Flashlights (working, extra batteries), candles, matches, lighters, short-term lighting devices. Time to make sure all are in good working order.
  • Back-up charger device for cell phones/laptops There are a number of extra power devices that can hold a charge for up to a year, but now it a good to check and re-charge them as needed.  Technology continues to improve in this area, so check into getting a solar charging option for those devices.
  • Canned goods/emergency food supplies You never know when you might not be able to go to the store, so if you haven’t checked your emergency food and daily living supplies (emergency food for each member in the house, your pets, bottled water, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning products, etc.), now is the time to check those supplies, rotate old out – new in, and get other supplies on hand.
  • Make sure you have the following:
    • Get a battery-operated radio – Check to make sure the one you have is working.
    • Get a small TV that can be powered by connecting to just a USB port device that works on an antenna (free tv – news and information in an emergency, or power outage)
    • Get the TV antenna device that will work with a digital TV that can get us the free national channels.  You never know when the cable could go down and you’ll need local news and information.
  • Create a fire evacuation emergency plan.  Have you designated a location outside of the Tahoe Basin – Truckee area that everyone will/can meet at, or someone to call outside of the area to let them know you are alright and where you are at?  This is critical so you can find out if others in your household are also okay..  Having a plan in place before an emergency is critical if you spend any time in our area.
    • Figure out your “grab bags” – items to take with you if you had to leave the area with just a few minutes of notice.  I have put together a list of items throughout our home to take.  Knowing what the item is, and what room it is currently located in can save you a lot of time and give you your best opportunity to get those items in a “must leave” situation. 
      • Having your bags partially loaded, along with the “grab and go list” in it, makes you more prepared for that emergency event.  Now is the time to do these critical tasks for that “just in case” emergency moment.

For those who are not as familiar with the Lake Tahoe –  Tahoe City  – Truckee areas some of our important utility lines (electric, cable, phone) are located above ground.  Several times a year the power will go out for all different types of reasons, so being prepared for a “no power situation” is a must!

We are also located in a high-fire zone.  The reminder to be prepared for a disaster (wildfire) and having everyone in your house-hold familiar with what to do if the worst-case situation should happen is very important, so make your emergency plans now if you haven’t, and if you have those plans, now is the time to review them.

Take advantage of this timely reminder to not only change your clocks, but to do some routine safety checks, along with being proactive on your emergency home preparation plans for that just in case moment!

Upcoming future dates to keep in mind (number of days are from March 10, 2024):

  • Next time Change:  Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 238 days (Fall Back and Gain One Hour)
  • Longest Day of the Year:  Thursday, June 20, 2024, – Summer Solstice | 102 days
  • 4th of July | 116 days
  • Shortest Day of the Year 2021 – Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 286 days – Winter Solstice

If you haven’t made your plans to be here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, now is the time to look at your calendar and figure out your trips for the rest of the year!

If you live in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Tahoe City area, it’s time to move your clocks forward Sunday, March 10, 2024!

Thinking about making Lake Tahoe, California your second home? Check out the homes that are for sale here:

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Do you want to search for property – homes, condos/townhomes, and lots for sale by Map?  Start your search here in the Tahoe City, CA area:

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 – Truckee, CA 

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

Spring Forward – Time Change | Sunday, March 10, 2024

Leap Year – February 29 2024 – North Lake Tahoe

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Leap Year – February 29 2024 – North Lake Tahoe

It’s hard to believe that another four years has slipped by!

In 2020, I was excited about the extra day, and I was having fun and enjoying a new decade!

Little did I know that is less than thirty days, life as we had known it would be upended and forever changed.

Yes, the pandemic would be front and center and little things like going to the coffee shop would become the highlight of our day, even if it meant wearning a mask, gloves, and standing more than six feet away from the next person in line!

So here we are again Leap Year – February 29, 2024 – North Lake Tahoe!  What will you do with your extra day?

How will you make this extra day count?  So may possibilities, so many things to do, or will it be just another day for you?  

Sometime late last year I realized that 2024 would be a Leap Year.  Yes this happens every fours year, and if you live to be 100, that means get 25 leap days through-out your life time, that doesn’t seem like a lot, when you think about it that way, which means making the most out of the leap days you get in life should be a priority.

When I did my math, I realized that each leap year I now enjoy is really more special than the last.  

My plan for today is not really a new one, but I do hope to turn my extra day into a memorable one!

We’ll have dinner out, and check out the Lake Tahoe Alpenglow at sunset tonight if the storm hasn’t blocked it out.  We’ll toast our day together.  That’s the plan if it isn’t a blizzard snow storm tonight.

Sure it’s a simple plan, to make something special does not require a complicated plan.  We’re at a point in lives where we’re happy to just enjoy what we have around us every day and toast good health and happiness to each other! 

If we have to make our champagne toast inside, and eat at home, we’re okay with that plan too!  The point is to acknowledge that we’ve gotten an extra day, and we should appreciate it!

Two Leap Year’s ago, we started writing down our hopes, dreams, goals – you know a mini-bucket list of things we’d like to do before the next Leap Year arrives.  

This will be our second time opening up our lists from four years ago, and seeing what we did, what we didn’t do, and what each other had hoped to enjoy,

It will be fun to read our sealed notes from February 29, 2020 and we’ll see how we did. 

Craig (my better half in life) finds it impressive that I remember where I stored these sealed note cards from four years ago, and he’s not wrong, finding those cards is challenging!

We’ll make new mini-bucket list cards, and we’ll seal them up and then in four years from now on February 29, 2028 we’ll open them up and see what the other one wanted to do, and which ones we did complete on the list!  

The adventure in life is the journey.  My wish for  anyone reading this post is that your next four years be filled with fun, joy, good health, and safe travels! 

How will you spend your extra day, Leap Year – February 29, 2024?

Happy Leap Day!

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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 – Truckee, CA

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Leap Year – February 29 2024 – North Lake Tahoe 

SnowFest 2024 – North Lake Tahoe

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SnowFest 2024 – North Lake Tahoe      

SnowFest 2023 - North Lake Tahoe

It’s that time of year!  Get ready for the Annual SnowFest 2024 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival !

This year SnowFest 2024 will start on Thursday, February 29, 2024, and end on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

Ten days of winter fun in the North Lake Tahoe area!

Snow festival event planners and volunteers work all year long to make this winter experience one of the very best!

While I struggle to believe that another year has zipped by, it’s even harder to believe that this is the 42 Annual Event!

Yes, this event has been around since the spring of 1982 and is still going strong  over forty-two years later in 2024!

While the North Lake Tahoe SnowFest event has become one of the largest winter carnival events in the western United States I think one of its best features is how they combine fun events and activies with local fund-raisers for our organizations that do so much for our community.

Tahoe City Fireworks

I am a big fan of this local North Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California event, and I hope you get the chance to come up and enjoy some local Tahoe fun too!

In my opinion, and I know I’m not impartial on this one, but I believe this is the very best of small-town living! 

I also think this is why the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area is a top second home market and visitor destination! 

If you haven’t been to any of the North Lake Tahoe Snowfest events in the past, now is the time to make plans to be here!

SnowFest 2024 – North Lake Tahoe  Festival Event Schedule (events can change check here for the most updated schedule):

Buy Tickets to the different events here!

Thursday, February 29, 2024 

  • 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  Tahoe Boho- Build your own Snowfest Pennant- benefitting NTHS Graduation Fund  Tahoe Boho Studio – Boat Works Mall, 760 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
    Make a SNOWFEST PENNANT (or any design you choose) Cost: is $25 (with $15/person going to NTHS Senior Graduation). All Materials included to make your pennant. n Space is limited, so please reserve your seat at the Table…TAHOEBOHO.COM  Additional DATES: Thur 3/2, Fri 3/3, Sat 3/4, Thur 3/9, Fri 3/10, Sat 3/11 (Time for all events 3:00-5:30pm)
  • 5:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. Opening Ceremonies & Queen Coronation at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay, CA (5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA) Cost: Pre-Sale Tickets are $50 per person, or $60 at the door gets you in. Your ticket includes: Food, Wet Woodys, Wine, Beer, and collector edition beads.  Live music by the Blues Monsters! 

Friday, March 1, 2024 

Snowfest Fireworks over Tahoe City Golf Course

  • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. SnowFest Fireworks Spectacular 2024 – Tahoe City Golf Course,  251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City – Fireworks starting at  approximately 7 p.m. – Live music begins at 5:30 p.m. with the Nomads, Food and drinks are available at Cafe Zeon and the Big Blue BBQ Truck for purchase.  It’ll be a fun evening outdoors!

Old Fire Truck in a past SnowFest Parade

Saturday, March 2, 2024

  • 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. North Tahoe Firefighters Association (NTFFA)  Pancake Breakfast – Tahoe City – Tahoe City Fire Station at 222 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City, CA –
    • Cost:  Pancake Breakfast $10 per adult $5 per child (kids under 12) NT Fire merchandise is also for sale.
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tahoe City SnowFest Parade – downtown Tahoe City, CA – Free.  The parade starts at the Tahoe Lake School Parking Lot and will head west to Hwy 89 south.  Vendors will be at the Penny Bear Park with Snowfest Merchandise!

Parade Day Tips –

  • Get to the parade early (around 11 a.m. or earlier) as parking and access to the downtown area becomes a challenge the closer it gets to the starting parade time.
  • Make sure your cell phone or your camera has a full charge.
  • Bring folding chairs.  There is no seating, so bring your own chair, or be prepared to stand through-out the event
  • Dress in layers.  It may be sunny and warm, cold and windy, or snowing.  Be prepared for all conditions.
  • If you’re bringing Fido, be sure to have them on a leash and bring a bag to pick up after them!
  • 12:00 p.m. noon – 4 p.m. | Post-Parade Party Pete ‘n Peters 395 North Lake Blvd. downtown Tahoe City, CA 
  • 12 noon – 4 p.m. 35th Annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Gar Woods (5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA.) Swimmer registration begins prior to the race.  Racing will begin after the Tahoe City parade so you will time time to do both.  Call 530-546-3366 for more information on the race.  Must be 18+ or older to race.  Watch swimmers swim out to the buoys (about 250 yards) in 39-degree water. Watch from the restaurant, deck, beach, or pier.  So much fun to watch these brave swimmers!
  • 12:30 p.m.  noon – 7 p.m. 5th Annual Haus Snowfest Brewfest – Tahoe Art Haus & The Tahoe Tap House Brewfest and Block Party – Benefiting Shane McConkey Foundation 495 North Lake Blvd., downtown Tahoe City, CA.  Tahoe Tap House and the Cobblestone Center. Cost:  Admission to the show is FREE... All Ages, however to participate in the beer consumption you will need to purchase a cup + drink tokens to participate in Brewfest.  Must be 21+ to buy a cup for Brewfest.  Food and other beverages are priced per the vendor at the time of sale

    • Laser Light Show after dark.  Stick around for a laser light show after dark. Food and Bev vendors all day and of course.
    • All proceeds to benefit Shane McConkey Foundation.
  • 1 p.m.  – 2 p.m. Poppy’s “brain freeze” ice cream eating contest  – Fairway Community Center, 331 Fairway Drive, Tahoe City, CA 96145 Cost:  Penguins- ages 4 to 9 $4 entry fee; Polar Bears – ages 10-15 $6 entry fee;  Yeti- ages 16 and up!  $8 entry fee
  • 1 p.m.  – 3 p.m. Moe’s BBQ – TCNS- Winter Party and Fund Raiser 700 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA – Fund Raiser for TCNS (Tahoe City Nursery School ) This year at Moe’s BBQ.  Winter party and fund raiser. They will have a silent auction buffet lunch and music by Head to Toe. 
  • 2 p.m.  – 5 p.m. North Lake Tahoe Arts- Create Your Masterpiece | North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145 | Participants of all ages are invited to paint, sketch, color, and draw trees. This art activity will inspire each participant to enjoy art materials while creating their own masterpiece to take home and hang on the fridge. We supply the art materials, and you get to have all the fun!!!

Sunday, March 5, 2023

  • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Great Ski Race | Tahoe City XC Center, 925 Country Club Dr, Tahoe City, CA  This race started in 1977 and is one of the largest cross-country ski races west of the Mississippi!  The race starts at the Tahoe City Nordic Cross-County Ski Center in Tahoe City and will finish at the Tahoe XC center.  The race is 26 kilometers (for those that struggle with the metric system that is 16.1557 miles). 
  • It is a fundraiser for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue a non-profit, all volunteer organization.  More race details can be found here.  www.TheGreatSkiRace.com
  • 11 a.m. – 12 noon The Dog Pull hosted by Alpine Power Equipment benefitig Palisades Avalanche Dogs| Held at Pete ‘n Peters 395 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA. Cost:  There is an entry fee for each dog.  On the Tahoe City winter sport park (3rd Fairwau of the golf course, directly behind Pete n Peter’s.  
  • 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Snowshoe Tahoe – Introduction to wonders and simplicity of snowshoeing  2456 River Road, Tahoe City, CA Participants will be treated to an introduction to the wonders of snowshoeing in North Lake Tahoe. Our guides will offer an introductory experience to the snowshoe equipment, the benefits of snowshoeing, techniques and local knowledge. All while leading participants out for a 2 hour hike on our private trail networks. Snowshoes and poles included. Tours available daily from March 3rd Through March 10th, 2024.
  • 4 p.m. – 8:00 p. m.  Sunnyside’s Hawaiian Luau – Sunnyside Resort, 1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA.  Cost:  Prices depend on food and beverage items ordered. Wear your Hawaiian outfits and come out and enjoy Hawaiian-inspired cuisine and cocktail menu.  Nothing feels like SnowFest than wearing Hawaiian shirts and shorts while sipping on beach-inspired drinks while the snowflakes fall outside!  Bring on the winter fun! 

Monday, March 4, 2024

  • 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Snowfest Poker Tournament – Tahoe National Brewing Co.  (new event)  | 850 North Lake Blvd., #21 – The Light house Center, Tahoe City, CA 96145  | Be crowned the first SNOWFEST Poker Champion. $200 buy in food, drinks and prizes. Proceeds to benefit Sierra State Parks Foundation
  • 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.  Za’s 9th Annual Clam Bake! benefiting N. Lake Tahoe Snowfest | Za’s Lakefront, 120 Grove St, Tahoe City, CA 96145  Cost: $30 per plate includes – 1 lbs steamed clams, 1/2 chicken, corn and potatoes. Purchase tickets directly through Za’s.  Enjoy Za’s Traditional Clambake and the best views on the lake in Tahoe City, CA.   
  • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Milk Jug Curling – Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course),  251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City (Downtown Tahoe City) Teams of 4 compete against each other with colored frozen milk jugs.  Entry fee. Hosted by Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD. 

    Event Description: Curling on the Tahoe City ice rink – teams of 4 compete to see who can slide their milk jugs across the ice to a target to gain points.

    Cost:  Tickets must be purchased online for each team.  

  • Please join us for the finals and a party for all located at Tahoe City Winter Sports Park & Cafe Zenon. (No tickets required for Friday)

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

  • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tahoe Wine Collective-“Wine & Art ” – 760 North Lake Boulevard Suite 1, Tahoe City, CA Benefiting (tbd) Stop by the Tahoe WIne Collective for more information/tickets.
  • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Pete ‘N Peter’s Bar Game Olympics – Pete ‘N Peter’s 395 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA, age 21+, Entry Fee, downtown Tahoe City, CA.  This event is limited.  Sign up early at Pete and Peters (only sign up at Pete and Peter’sas space is limited 530-583-2400  Teams play a combo of bar games from pool, shuffleboard to darts.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

  • 10 a.m. – 12 noon Tahoe Lake’s 4th/5th Grade Field Trip Day – Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course),  251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City
  • 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Shadyside Lounge (next to the West Shore Market) 5th Annual Cornhole Tournament benefiting the Boys and Girls Club North Lake Tahoe |  Location to be determined.  1780 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA One Day Event – Cost $100 per team.  Sixteen (16) teams of Two (2 )people will compete in a double elimination bracket tournament. 1 day only tournament starts at 4:00pm SHARP!  Tickets: $100 per team with the winning team getting $400 + swag Buy Tickts
  • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.   Rosie’s Bingo Night – Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA Must be 21+ Call for cost.  Black Out Bingo is back!  Try to fill your card for drinks and prizes.
  • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Day 2 Milk Jug Curling – Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course),  251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City (Downtown Tahoe City) Entry fee. Hosted by the Lake Tahoe Ski Club and TCPUD.

Thursday, March 7, 2024

  • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.  Tahoe Tap Haus 1st Annual Hot Wing Contest | Tahoe Tap Haus, 475 North Lake Blvd., (Cobblestone Center) Tahoe City, CA 96145
  • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Not Only a Visitor’s Center – We’re a New Discovery Center Too | 100 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA 96145  Explore, engage and experience Lake Tahoe in a whole new way. Interact with our new UC Davis TERC ( Tahoe Environmental Research Center ) Exhibits: watch Lake Tahoe being formed in our theater, experience making your own watershed out of sand and engage in finding out why plastics harm our environment and beaches. FREE, family friendly.
  • 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.  Snowfest PROM NIGHT!!! Sponsored by PCV Painting -benefiting tbe Humane Society of Truckee -Tahoe  Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course),  251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City PROM for all – for any of you that missed your senior prom or would like a do-over. Come on out to the Tahoe City Wintersports Park to relive your “Glory Days”. Dance, and skate the night away!Prom Attire prefered -Punch, Dancing and Ice skating.  Tickets $25 per person 

Friday, March 8, 2024

  • 12 noon – 7:00 p.m. Wine N Ice Competition Hosted by Alibi Ale Works 10069 Bridge Street Truckee, CA 96161 Cost for wine or Beer/Beverages will depend on what you select to purchase.   Watch as professionals and amateurs take to the chainsaws to create unique and creative ice sculptures.  Fund raising event with Truckee River Watershed Council. 
    Snowfest Ice and Wine Train sculpture
  • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.  BridgeTender Fat Friday Cajun Cookout benefiting Chris Park Scholarship Fund  Bridgetender 65 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City – This event sells out every year, so get there early!  Cost $30/plate Bridgetender Fat Friday Cajun Cookout. Outside dining available. House Jambalaya, smoked pulled pork sliders and grilled shrimp.    
  • 5 p.m.  -10 p.m.  Jake’s on the Lake, Snowfest So Fresh North Tahoe Search and Rescue  Jake’s on the Lake, Tahoe City, 780 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA “SNOWFEST SO FRESH” Live Music and Sushi!! Cost”  Depends on what food and beverages you order.  . Handrolls, sashimi, and Japanizes inspired tapas.Featuring: Handrolls, sashimi, and Japanizes inspired tapas.  MUSIC -Jeff Conner & The Conner Party Band
  • 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. Milk Jug Curling Finals Day 3 – Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course),  251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City (Downtown Tahoe City)
  • *Please join us for the finals and a party for all located at Tahoe City Winter Sports Park & Cafe Zenon. (No tickets required for Friday) 
  • 9 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tahoe National Brewing Co. Presents Coburn Station | 850 North Lake Blvd., Unit 21 (Lighthouse Center), Tahoe City, CA 96145 Come Join us and rock out $10 Donations at the Door- benefiting AARF (Alpine Avalanche Rescue Foundation ) our local avalanche dogs and their trainers +

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Stack of Golden Brown Pancakes

  • 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. North Tahoe Public Utility District (NTPUD) Pancake Breakfast – 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA | North Lake Tahoe Event Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA. Cost:  $10 adults $5 Kids Tickets available at the door.  The North Tahoe Public Utility District is proud to host the annual Kings Beach Pancake Breakfast before the Kings Beach parade. 
  • 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (tee times) 5th Annual Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament benefiting Gateway Mountain Center-  Tahoe City Golf Course 251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City(Downtown Tahoe City) Cost:  $50 per player – teams of 5.  The tournament is a nine hole scramble best ball format with teams of 5 players. Snow golf is played with a tennis ball and each player is allowed three clubs (bring your own clubs & tennis balls). Skis or snowshoes are welcome but not required. Outrageous Caddyshack/Hot Dog the Movie inspired golf attire is encouraged. Food and drinks available at Cafe Zenon. This event will sell out, sign up in advance.
  • 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wintery Fun @ Sugarpine Point State Park |  7360 W Lake Blvd., Tahoma, CA 96142 They will have a snowman building contest, FREE cross country skiing and snowshoe hikes, snow science exhibit, crafts, and HOT CHOCOLATE!!!!  Charge for parking.
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SnowFest Kings Beach Parade, downtown Kings Beach, CA  The parade will move along Hwy 28 in downtown Kings Beach!  Over 30+ local businesses and non-profit groups will have parade entries.

Parade Float

Parade Day Tips – Get to the parade early (around 11 a.m. or earlier) as parking and access to the downtown area becomes harder the closer it gets to parade time.  Make sure your cell phone or camera has a full charge.  Bring folding chairs, dress in layers, and wear sunscreen so you’ll enjoy the event!

  • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Snowball Drop Draw | Backyard Tahoe- King Beach, 8428 Trout Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143
  • 12:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tahoe Backyard present KB Parade After-Party & Key Rolling Races  |  8438 Trout Avenue, Kings Beach, CA 96143 | After the Kings Beach Parade don’t forget the 2nd annual keg rolling races! Bring a partner to participate in an outdoor keg rolling obstacle course – snow, slush, or shine. Costumes will be given bonus points. Kids are also welcome to participate. Sign-up to race on-site at Tahoe Backyard before the races begin. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest keg rollers!

Sunday, March 10, 2024

  • Don’t forget this is a time change day – Spring Forward one hour, so make sure your clock is showing the right time today!
  • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. I-Did-A-Run Dog Race Benefit for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort – 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA in Tahoe Donner, Truckee, CA  – Entry Fee.  Dogs of all shapes and sizes compete in this entertaining, timed dog pull race which raises money for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.  About this event:  Dogs of all breeds and sizes compete against the clock, pulling sleds over a snow-covered course across four weight divisions; 0-25 pounds, 26-50 pounds, 51-75 pounds, and “heavy weight” at 75 pounds and over. Prizes are awarded to the fastest competitor in each division with a trophy for the overall winner.

    The entry fee is $25 per dog and includes a goody bag for the competing pooch. Check in begins at 12:30 and the races begin at 1:00 PM

    ENTER YOUR DOG

    For more information, email Ali Kovach at akovach@tahoedonner.com or call 530-587-9424.

  • 12 noon – 4 p.m. RIVER RANCH Snow Sculpture Contest SNOWFEST Closing Ceremonies!
    – River Ranch, Hwy 89 South at the entrance to Alpine Meadows, CA  Entry Fee for sculpture contest.  Prices for Food/Beverage will vary at the event.

Get ready to have a lot of fun regardless of the weather conditions.  Have some fun, make some memories, come to Lake Tahoe!

To check for updates, or more information on events check out the SnowFest 2024 schedule here, or better yet plan to be here in Lake Tahoe and have some winter fun!

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