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Weekly Winter Firework Shows Squaw Valley Saturdays – 2020  

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Weekly Winter Firework Shows Squaw Valley Saturdays – 2020  

It’s back!  The winter weekly fireworks show at the Village at Squaw Valley!

If you missed the New Year’s Eve fireworks show at Squaw Valley on Tuesday evening, you’re in luck as the weekly fireworks will be back for a third year!

Every Saturday evening beginning January 4, 2020, through the end of February – February 29, 2020 (what a way to celebrate Leap Year) there will be a free fireworks show at the Village at Squaw Valley.

The show will begin at 6 p.m. (check their website for current times and changes), weather permitting, and you’ll get to see fireworks explode above the Village at Squaw Valley in amazing colors!

I’m a big fan of our local fireworks shows.  Seeing a firework show over our snow-covered mountains is a beautiful way to see our area and should be on your winter to-do list!

The North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area has so many free events through-out our different seasons, and the weekly Saturday evening fireworks show at Squaw Valley is just one more reason to make the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area your a winter destination!

A couple of tips if you’re headed to one of the outdoor events:

  • Dress Warmly – You’ll want to dress warmly and in layers as you’ll be outside and our evening can be very cold, so be prepared!
  • Be Early – Parking is always a challenge during our peak ski season, so allow extra time for parking.  You’ll also want time to find a good spot to watch the show in the Village!  Events in our area tend to start on time so make sure you leave early enough so you don’t miss out.
  • Flashlight – Always bring along a small flashlight.  Don’t count on your cell phone flashlight.  At the end of the evening, your phone battery life is often low, or even gone (can you say fireworks pictures and video), so carry a real small flashlight.  It will make it easy to find your way back to the place you are staying, or back to your car at night.

If you want to avoid the crowds and watch the fireworks from your car, find a good spot in the parking lot, or anywhere you can see the ski resort and bring your camping chairs.

I do think it is important to be early, as these shows tend to be short.  Be sure you are there at least fifteen minutes before the event starts. 

If you’re in the Village one of the best places to view the show is the KT/Plaza Bar at the upper-end (West end) of the Village. 

The photos in this post are from New Year’s Eve 12-31-2019 at this location, so you’ll know what type of view you are going to see.

Here is the schedule of Free Weekly Winter Firework Shows Squaw Valley Saturdays – 2019:

There are many restaurants and bars in the Village, so think about making an evening out of being there and make a reservation for after the event.

See you at one of the free weekly Winter Firework shows at Squaw Valley this year!

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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 96145

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

Weekly Winter Firework Shows Squaw Valley Saturdays – 2020

Oktoberfest Village at Squaw Valley – 2019

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Oktoberfest Village at Squaw Valley – 2019

Oktoberfest Village at Squaw Valley - 2019Fall is here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, which means it’s time for the annual  Oktoberfest event at the Village at Squaw Valley this Saturday, Sept 21, 2019 from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

If you are like me, you are not  ready to say good-bye to summer, so come out and celebrate the changing of our seasons at one of our fun fall  Oktoberfest events!

We have already had our first dusting of new snow here in Tahoe, so let’s enjoy our warm fall days and have some fun at the annual Oktoberfest event at the Village at Squaw Valley this Saturday!

We love this even and it is hard to not enjoy the Village as it turns itself into a mini Bavarian themed event.

There is live music, authentic food (can anyone say bratwurst?), German brews, and fun games for all ages to enjoy!

Admission is free to the event, but the cost for food and beverages will vary depending on your personal selection.

In the past all beer sale proceeds have gone to the High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation, and they will benefit this year too, so you will be having fun, while helping out a great local group!

Oktoberfest Village at Squaw Valley - 2019Need more reasons to go to this fun event?  

Let’s talk games!  There will be a keg rolling race, a Brat Toss yes, the ever popular wiener toss is back again, and there is a Stein Holding Competition! 

Here is the schedule of games:

  • 1 p.m. Keg Rolling
  • 2:30 p.m. Brat Toss
  • 4 p.m. Stein Holding Competition

I have to admit, my favorite event is the Brat Toss event.  You get one chance to toss your brat onto the top of a keg.

It’s not as easy as it looks, but so much fun to watch contestants try!

The Village at Squaw Valley will be featuring a German theme through-out the Village.  If you love to dance and sing along then you’ll enjoy the live music, where you’ll get a chance to be part of the action.

Feel like dressing up?  You’re encouraged to wear traditional Lederhosen and dirndls, but it’s not required!

To get you in the mood there will be live Bavarian music played featuring Joe Smiell and his 20 piece Bavarian Band.  They are awesome and their music will put a smile on your face!

Festival goers that are 21+ and want to enjoy a great German beers can purchase a mug and two beers for $20 that will come in a commemorative beer glass/mug, and all other beers will be $5 with your glass.

For those younger in age, check out the root beer float station!  Yes, I can tell you from personal experience this is a delicious, sweet treat too!

Craig (my better half in life) has really enjoyed the brats.

For me I love the over-sized pretzels with mustard, along with an ice cold German Beer.

Later in the afternoon we have hit the Root Beer Float version and that was great way to end our festival day.

We’re expecting blue skies and sunshine. 

Day time temperatures will only be in the mid-to high 60’s, which means in the sunshine it will be warm and wonderful, but in the shade, it will be cooler,  so wear a jacket and dress in layers.

If you’ll be in the greater Truckee – North Lake Tahoe area this weekend check out this fun fall event.

I know that after I’m done showing properties on Saturday morning, Craig and I, along with Stella our Irish Wolfhound dog will be headed out to Squaw Valley to enjoy our late summer weather and some great German beer.

If you see us, stop us, and say hello!  We’d love to meet you!

Here are the Event Details: 

Oktoberfest Village at Squaw Valley – 2019

  • When: Saturday, September 21, 2019 | 12 noon to 6 p.m.     
  • Where:  The Village at Squaw Valley, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
  • Cost:  FREE Admission
  • Food and Beverage:  $20 commemorative glass/mug with 2 beers; Additional beers are $5 each (21+age); Food costs will vary by the item. 

If you have been looking for a reason to come up to the greater Lake Tahoe – Truckee area and enjoy the beginning of fall, Oktoberfest at the Village at Squaw Valley this  Saturday is a great way spend your weekend.

Enjoy our beautiful fall weather in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area and check out the Oktoberfest event this Saturday at the Village at Squaw Valley! 

If you can’t be here this weekend, you’ll get another chance with these upcoming events:

  • Tahoe City Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28, 2019 – NEW LOCATION this year at Commons Beach – New Location this Year.
  • Truckee Wine Walk – If wine is more to your liking then check out the annual Truckee Wine Walk, which will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 in Downtown Historic Truckee!

Don’t forget our local Farmer’s Markets will continue on for a few more weeks, weather permitting in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area:

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 

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

Oktoberfest Village at Squaw Valley – 2019

Guitar Strings vs Chicken Wings – Squaw Valley – 2019

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Guitar Strings vs Chicken Wings – Squaw Valley – 2019

The Labor Day weekend has come and gone, but our local fun events in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area continue on!

Check out the 8th annual Guitar Strings vs Chicken Wings at the Village at Squaw Valley on, Friday, September 6, 2019!

If you love chicken wings and live music  you will enjoy being at the Village at Squaw Valley as six (6) restaurants and six (6) bands will face-off in this fun annual competition of sound versus taste!

If you’re looking for a reason to come up early to the North Lake Tahoe, then this is the event for you!

Not only will you have some late summer fun, you’ll also benefit the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science.

Six bands will battle for a $500 cash prize and the six restaurants will fight for the bragging right and title, along with a trophy of best Wings.

The Bands that are in the competition on Friday are:

  • Horse Mouth
  • Local Anthology
  • Space Heaters
  • Connor Party
  • Tim High & The Mighty
  • Truth Cartel

The bands will be playing twice during the evening with music from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Each band will play in front of a different restaurant that are in the battle for the best wings.  The restaurants are:

  • Auld Dubliner
  • Fireside Pizza
  • Rocker@Squaw
  • Twenty Two Bistro
  • Tremigo Mexican Grill
  • Granite Bistro

It’s time to celebrate the beginning of fall with the Guitar Strings vs Chicken Wings  competition in Squaw Valley this evening Friday, September  6, 2019.

Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley  continues to offer fun activities for everyone to enjoy and our fall season is one of the best times to be in our area.

Our weather is great and our early evening will be in the low 70’s dropping into the low 60’s by 9 p.m.  I would dress in layers and I’d wear/take a sweater, sweatshirt, or a light jacket so you’ll be comfortable in the cooler weather this evening in Squaw Valley.

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and there are a variety of drink and wing packages, along with voting tokens.

The event begins at 5 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. at the Village at Squaw Valley.

Four (4) wings will be sold for $5, and there will be drink specials at each featured restaurant/pub.

Proceeds go to the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science, which is a non-profit group that is trying to educate the understanding of the natural history of the Lake Tahoe region.  Last year this event raised almost $5,000 for the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science.

What a great way to support a wonderful group and make a fun evening out of the donation!

Here are the Event Details:

  • Guitar Strings vs Chicken Wings – Squaw Valley – 2019
  • When: Friday, September 6, 2019, 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.     
  • Where:  The Village at Squaw Valley, 1920 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
  • Cost:  
    • $20 Two orders of wings (8), 1 drink ticket and 5 voting tokens (good for one person)
    • $40 Four orders of wings (16), 2 drink tickets, and 10 voting tokens (good for two people)
    • $80 Eight orders of wings (32), 4 drink tickets, and 20 voting tokens (good for four people)
    • $5 Additional 5 voting tokens
    • $5 Additional Order of Wings (4)
    • $7 Additional 1 drink tickets (good for beer, wine, cocktail, or non-alcoholic beverages) 

September in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area is on of the best times to be here, so come up and have a great weekend!

Check out the Guitar Strings vs Chicken Wings event at the Village at Squaw Valley, Friday, September 6, 2019 benefiting the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science organization will be a fun event for everyone! 

If you can’t be here this weekend, here are a few of our upcoming Fall events:

  • 5th Annual Art & Soul Downtown Truckee ArtWalk, Saturday, September 14, 2019 12 noon to 4 p.m. Historic Downtown Truckee
  • Oktoberfest, Saturday, September 21, 2019 12 noon to 6 p.m. at the Village at Squaw Valley
  • Oktoberfest, Saturday, September 28, 2019 12 noon to 5 p.m. Tahoe City | Commons Beach
  • Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop, Saturday, October 5, 2019 12 noon to 4 p.m. Downtown Historic Truckee 

Don’t forget our local Farmer’s Markets will continue on for a few more weeks, weather permitting in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area :

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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.

Guitar Strings vs Chicken Wings – Squaw Valley – 2019

Alpen Wine Fest – Squaw Valley 2019

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Alpen Wine Fest – Squaw Valley 2019

Alpen Wine Fest - Squaw Valley 2019Fall is almost here, so now is the time to enjoy being here in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area!

This holiday weekend is loaded with fun events and things to do.

On Sunday, September 1, 2019 the 31st Annual Alpen Wine Festival will be held at the Village at Squaw Valley!

Spending the afternoon at the Village at Squaw Valley is an great way to enjoy being outside here in North Lake Tahoe.  Who doesn’t enjoy sunshine, blue skies, live music and sampling some great wines?  

At the Alpen Wine Fest you’ll get to sample wines from over forty (40) different wineries, or wine merchants. 

This is a great way to find a new favorite wine, or try wines you are not already familiar with, or wouldn’t necessarily try on your own.

All proceeds benefit the Can Do MS, a non-profit foundation that delivers health and wellness education programs to  families living with MS thrive.

If you love wine this is your chance to sample, and enjoy our beautiful Tahoe late summer weather (the weather forecast for this weekend is for sunshine and day time temperatures in the mid 70’s).

They will also have a great line-up of live music with Chi McClean and Beyond the Rails – Unplugged bands playing at the event!

You’ll have from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. to wonder through the Village at Squaw Valley and enjoy this event. 

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

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

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

Need more reasons to enjoy a fun weekend in the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area?  How about the Labor Day Firework show 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 Alpen Wine Fest Event Details:

31st Annual Alpen Wine Fest – Squaw Valley 2019

  • When: Sunday, September 1, 2019, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.     
  • Where:  The Village at Squaw Valley, 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
  • Cost:  $40 on-line, or $50 at the door – Wine Tasting Ticket (must be 21+ Age)  Entry ticket includes a $10 donation and anniversary wine glass
    • A Combo Ticket is also available:  $60/per person Both Festivals:  Foam Fest (Sat) and Wine Fest (Sun)
  • Remember with over forty (40) different types of wineries and wine merchants at the event (a lot of wine 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 wineries and wine merchants will be at the event?  Here is a list of participants:

  • Alois Lageder
  • Banville Wine Merchants
  • Chappellet
  • Dashe Cellars
  • E16 Winery
  • Elizabeth Spencer Winery
  • Gold Crush Winery
  • Heintz Vineyard & Winery
  • Hook & Ladder Winery
  • Illanta Wines
  • Kenefick Ranch
  • Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant
  • Krutz Family Cellars Magnolia Wines
  • LLS Italian Imports
  • Lieu Dit Winery
  • Lumen Wines
  • Martine’s Wine
  • Mr. Beautiful
  • Navarro Vineyards & Winery
  • Nuclear Wine Co.
  • Ole Imports
  • Pico & Vine
  • Regal Wine Co.
  • Sean Minor Wines
  • Senses Wines
  • Skinner Vineyards & Winery
  • Skurnik Wines
  • Small Vines Wines
  • Stewart Cellars
  • Textbook Vineyards
  • Thomas Fogarty Winery
  • Wine Wise Selections
  • Young’s Market Co.

If you have been looking for a reason to come up to the Lake Tahoe – Truckee area, the 31st Annual Alpen Wine 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 – Truckee, CA

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

Alpen Wine Fest – Squaw Valley 2019

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