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Truckee Thursdays – 2025

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Truckee Thursdays – 2025

If it is a Thursday and you are in the greater Truckee – North Lake Tahoe, California area between late-June through early August, it’s time for a Truckee Thursday event night! 

Each year, thousands of locals and visitors have made this a summer tradition by attending the Truckee Thursday event in Downtown Historic Truckee between 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., and you’ll want to include it on your summer must-do list too!

You’ll find age-appropriate activities for everyone including a kid’s area, food trucks/vendors, local merchant promotions (restaurants, shops, services) beer garden (must be 21+ and over for alcohol drinks), and a street festival atmosphere with local vendor booths lined up and down the center of Downtown Historic Truckee providing a great shopping opportunity. 

Never been?  Think of this event as a large, fun, block party festival with live music, a beer garden, a lot of arts and crafts booths/vendors offering many wonderful items to consider buying, along with the local downtown Truckee shops and restaurants that will also be open for you to enjoy!  

We try to make it to this event at least a couple of times each season, and each time I go, I always walk away thinking that the greater Truckee and North Lake Tahoe area has the best local summer events!  

Check out this video from a past Truckee Thursday event to get an idea of what to expect at this street fair:

Each year there are new vendors and things to try and experience. 

Don’t know where to start?  Look for beer tasting, wine and/or tea, coffee sampling, free live music, and a diverse selection of arts and crafts vendors to shop.  I try to get to the food court early to avoid the longer lines as the evening goes on, but you get there when you get there. 

These seasonal events really allow locals and visitors to easily enjoy the amazing Tahoe lifestyle our area has to offer everyone.  

The kick-off of Truckee Thursday this year will be Thursday, June 26, 2025, and the last one on is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, with summer hours from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  

If you haven’t made plans to be in our area, now is the time to book your summer vacation plans to be here!

This local weekly event is admission FREE for everyone (purchase items are an extra cost), so there’s no reason to not come and enjoy Truckee Thursdays!  

  • Event Goer Tip:  One of the best event-goer tips I can give to someone who has not been to a Truckee Thursday event before is to plan ahead for parking – be patient as you try to find a spot to park in, and don’t give up if you have to try several locations to get that parking spot, or use one of the shuttles at their designated pick-up/drop-off spots.

Parking in the downtown Truckee area is very limited, so one option is to take advantage of the free shuttle services.

Get more information on the Truckee Thursdays Shuttles here.

Come hungry!  There is a good variety of food-service vendors and truck, along with food stands.  The earlier in the event the shorter the lines, so if you want to eat during prime time, be prepared to be patient and wait in line. 

In the past there have been more than eighty (80) different artisans, along with commercial and non-profit vendors.

It’s hard to know how many vendors this years’ event will have, so it is important to come out and support those that do come to the event.

Don’t forget there will also be year-around merchants, artists, and food vendors with all sorts of interesting, unique, and delicious goods to choose from.

  • Event Goer Tip:  Don’t forget to bring along your shopping bag.  California is a shopping bag free state, so plan ahead and bring your own recyclable bag so you can easily carry any items you purchase. 

Truckee Thursdays Live Music Schedule for 2025:

To learn more, or find out about updates go to the official Truckee Thursdays, website here!

This local event is incredibly popular, and visitors from all over the area come out to enjoy the experience of being outside in one of the best mountain settings around! 

See you at one of the Truckee Thursdays – 2025 summer events this year!

The greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area also offers a number of fun weekly seasonal outdoor events during our warmer months (weather permitting).   

Here is a short summary and/or links for more information on some of those events in our area:

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Made in Tahoe Festival – Olympic Valley Spring 2025

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Made in Tahoe Festival – Olympic Valley Spring 2025

It’s late Spring here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area and if you are looking for something to do, check out the Made in Tahoe Festival – Olympic Valley Spring 2025, on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Village at Palisades Tahoe!

Our late Spring Early Summer weather is always a guessing game, so I always recommend dressing in layers.  While this weekend will be sunny, with temperatures in the mid-60’s, have a light jacket or sweater is always nice to have if it gets windy, or is overcast.

In the past the items sold are either made in the local Lake Tahoe Basin – greater Truckee area, or they are inspired by our local beauty.

You’ll find this local festival is loaded with arts, crafts, exhibits, music, entertainment, and local food and drink vendors, in addition to the Village restaurants, bars, and shops to choose from, and the admission to the event is FREE!

The Made in Tahoe event use to only happen once a year, but back in 2023, they added a second event. 

Now this event happens twice a year – once in the Spring, and once in the Fall, so you now have two chances to shop local and enjoy being up here in the North Lake Tahoe area.

It’s a great way to find that special gift for that hard-to-please loved-one, or a way to treat yourself, along with supporting Tahoe artisans and businesses!

Along with shopping the vendors, eating and drinking that you can do, you’ll also enjoy listening to variety of local music all day long!

I would expect to find jewelry, paintings, pottery, glassware, clothing, and so much more! You never know what you’ll find at our local fairs and festivals so you won’t want to miss this one.

The Made in Tahoe event will also have a number of local food and beer vendors, so if shopping isn’t your thing to do, but eating and drinking is, then you’ll still have a fun afternoon out!

Here are the event details: 
Made in Tahoe Festival – Olympic Valley May 24 and 25, 2025

  • When: 
    • Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where:  The Village at Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Olympic Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
  • Cost:  Admission – FREE

For more information check out Made in Tahoe Festival- Olympic Valley Spring 2025.

See you at the Made in Tahoe Festival at the Village in Olympic Valley this weekend!

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):

Here is a short summary and/or links for more information on some of those events in our area:

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Need more help in trying to figure out your North Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley condo buying options? 

Do you want help figuring out the HOA fees and which condo development will best meet your needs? 

Call me at 530.414.1260 and I can help you find the right place to buy!  

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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Tahoe Donner Fall Festival – 2024

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Tahoe Donner Fall Festival – 2024

The leaves are turning different shades of color here in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, and that means it is time for the 13th Annual Fall Festival in Tahoe Donner!  

If you don’t have plans for this weekend, have you considered a drive up to Truckee – Lake Tahoe? If your answer is yes,  this Saturday, October 12, 2024 we will have two local events – the Tahoe Donner Fall Festival in the Tahoe Donner community in Truckee, California, and the Made in Tahoe Fall Festival in Olympic Valley for you to check out!

The Tahoe Donner Fall Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Northwoods Clubhouse in Tahoe Donner!

There is an admission charge, so check out the pricing information down below.  If you are looking for a no-charge entrance event, check out the Made in Tahoe Fall Festival event.

If you are not familiar with the Tahoe Donner master planned community they do have some private facilities, but this event is open to the public.

Now is the time to get into the swing of the season with pumpkins, seasonal draft beers, BBQ, or take advantage of one of the fun events.

There is typically something for everyone to enjoy.  Even your four legged fury friends are welcome in Tahoe Donner pool to take a dip.  

This is a one of my favorite activities for our dog, as at the Tahoe Donner Fall Festival offers the annual doggie dip (in the pool off-leash, outside of the pool on a leash) as the pool has closed for the season, and this is their chance for a doggie swim before the pool is winterized.

The Tahoe Donner Fall Festival will have arts and crafts vendors so you’ll have fun browsing the booths and checking out the hand-crafted goods and fresh harvest produce.

There will also be a number of activities in addition to the Arts and Crafts Fair, there will be a Beer Garden with seasonal beers, Live Entertainment, Music, a Pumpkin Patch, Kid Carnival Area, Games, Contests, and so much more.

Here are the details of the Tahoe Donner Fall Festival in Truckee, California:

Tahoe Donner Fall Festival – 2024 Event Details:

  • When:  Saturday, October 12, 2024, Starting at 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where:  Tahoe Donner Northwoods Clubhouse, 11509 Northwoods Blvd., Tahoe Donner community in Truckee, CA
  • Parking:  Park at the Northwoods Clubhouse
  • Cost:  Tickets are required for entry into the Fall Festival:
    • Adult (Age 16+) Member $5*  Public $10*
    • Kids (Ages 3-12) Member $20 |  Public $25*
    • Infants (Kids under age 2)  Member – Free | Public -Free
    • Purchase in Advance
    • Day of event will be $5/more

2024 Kids Tickets Include: 

Made in Tahoe Fall Festival – Olympic Valley 2024

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Made in Tahoe Fall Festival – Olympic Valley 2024

It’s Fall  here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area and if you missed the Made in Tahoe Spring Festival, here is your second chance to check out the Made in Tahoe Fall Festival – Olympic Valley 2024 on Saturday, October 12, 2024 and Sunday, October 13, 2024 at the Village at Palisades Tahoe!

Our Tahoe Fall season is a favorite time of year for me.  Our weather is still great, and the summer crowds are long gone!  while this weekend promises temperatures in the high 60’s, maybe low 70’s, so it will feel like Fall in the shade, so dress in layers and be prepared for a cooler day!

The Made in Tahoe events are a great way to buy items that are either made in the local Lake Tahoe Basin  – greater Truckee area, or they are inspired by our local beauty.

You’ll find this festival is loaded with arts, crafts, exhibits, music, entertainment, and local food and drink vendors, in addition to the Village restaurants, bars, and shops to choose from, and the admission to the event is FREE!

This semi-annual Made in Tahoe event will give you the chance to shop local and enjoy being up here in the North Lake Tahoe area.

It’s a great way to find that special gift for that hard-to-please loved-one, or a way to treat yourself, along with supporting Tahoe artisans and businesses!

Along with shopping the vendors, eating and drinking that you can do, you’ll also enjoy listening to variety of local music all day long!

Need more inspiration?  You’ll find jewelry, paintings, pottery, glassware, clothing, and so much more! You never know what you’ll find at our local fairs and festivals so you won’t want to miss this one.

The Made in Tahoe event will also have a number of local food and beer vendors, so if shopping isn’t your thing to do, but eating and drinking is, then you’ll still have a fun afternoon out!

Here are the event details: 
Made in Tahoe Fall Festival – Olympic Valley October 12th and 13th, 2024

  • When: 
    • Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Where:  The Village at Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Olympic Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
  • Cost:  Admission – FREE

For more information check out Made in Tahoe Fall Festival.

See you at the Made in Tahoe Festival at the Village in Olympic Valley this weekend!

Don’t forget, we still have our local Farmers Markets going on (weather permitting):

Thinking about making Olympic Valley your second home? 

See all Olympic Valley homes for sale here:

Thinking about a Village condo?  See all Village at Palisades Tahoe Condos for Sale Here:

Want to see all Olympic Valley condo buying options?  Olympic Valley Condos (including the Village) for Sale here:

Search all North Lake Tahoe – Truckee Properties (homes, condos, and lots) by Map startings with the Village at Palisades Tahoe Here:

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Check out the homes that are for sale in Alpine Meadows here:

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Here are some near-by options in Tahoe City:

Need more help in trying to figure out your North Lake Tahoe and Olympic Valley condo buying options? 

Do you want help figuring out the HOA fees and which condo development will best meet your needs? 

Call me at 530.414.1260 and I can help you find the right place to buy!  

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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Truckee Ski Swap – 2023

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Truckee Ski Swap – 2023

Truckee Ski and snowboard Swap 2023Don’t miss the 40th Annual Truckee Ski and Snowboard Swap, Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Truckee Community Recreation Center (10981 Truckee Way) in Truckee, California.

If you’re in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California area this weekend, his is the winter sports equipment event for you!

Admission is free for all ages, and the event is from 11 a.m. today until 4 p.m. today!

We’ve already seen our first dustining of snow this past October, and it is looking like we are headed for another big winter season here in the Truckee – North Lake Tahoe area, so this is a great way to get newer equipment at a fraction of the price.

You’ll find local representatives from Tahoe ski shops and the nearby ski resorts on hand to answer to your questions.  

If you’re looking for winter clothing, ski equipment, boots, boards, poles, hats, gloves, accessories, and items you probably never thought of but could really use, you’ll find it here.

This event is sponsored by the Truckee-Donner Recreation and Park District.

Here are the event details:

40th Annual Truckee Ski and Snowboard Swap – 2023

  • When:  11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2023
  • Where:  Truckee Community recreation Center, 10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA 96161
  • Cost:  Free Admission 

Temperatures have dropped and everyone is thinking about the upcoming winter season.

Now is the time to get your snow gear out and replace older, outgrown equipment, or just treat yourself to something new, all at a great prices!

Now is the time to make your plans to get to the Annual Truckee Ski Swap this weekend in Truckee, California!

If you can’t make it this weekend, don’t forget that the Nordic and Back Country Ski Swap at the Tahoe XC Center in Tahoe City will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023!

Need some ideas on what kind of homes are for sale in Truckee?  Check out the Tahoe Donner neighborhood and the current homes that  are for sale in this popular Truckee neighborhood here:

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Need more help in trying to figure out your Truckee and North Lake Tahoe home, or condo buying options? 

Do you want help figuring out the features the different neighborhoods, communities, and or HOA developments have to offer that would best meet your needs? 

Call me at 530.414.1260 and I can help you find the right place to buy!  

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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Truckee Ski Swap – 2023