SnowFest! 2014, North Lake Tahoe, California
It’s here! SnowFest! 2014 will start its 34th year of crazy winter fun here in North Lake Tahoe. Each year, since 1982, the greater North Lake Tahoe area becomes the place to be with ten days and nights of exciting fun winter events, and activities for everyone!
You may not know that Tahoe’s SnowFest! has become the largest winter carnival in the west. Event organizers plan all-year to make this winter snow festival event and experience one that will bring people back year-after-year. This year SnowFest! 2014 officially begins on Friday, February 28, 2014, and will end on Sunday, March 9, 2014.
SnowFest! will unofficially begin with a Kick-Off Fund Raising Party on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay. A $25 donation at the door gets you into this SnowFest! party, along with appetizers, Wet Woody’s, Wine and Beer, Auction, Photo Booth with 80’s garb and music with Groove Foundry. Get ready to bring in SnowFest! with this kick-off party!
If you’ll be up in the greater Tahoe City – Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, California area you’ll want to take advantage of all of the fun events.
Some of my favorite events are the torch light parade and fireworks on Friday night at Squaw Valley, then the Pancake Breakfast, followed by the Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade on Saturday, March 1, 2014, followed by the 25nd Annual classic Polar Bear Swim at Garwood’s, just to name a few events coming up this weekend.
Pace yourself because there’s more fun on Sunday, March 2, 2014 with the Dog Pull Contest, and the Sunnyside Luau at the Sunnyside Resort on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.
Don’t forget the Truckee River Winery Wine and Ice Competition, or Bunco Bash on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, and if you love BINGO you’ll want to be at Rosie’s Café on Thursday night, Thursday, March 6, 2014.
There are many events through-out the week, and the following weekend you’ll have another chance for pancakes, and to watch another SnowFest! parade in Kings Beach on Saturday, March 8 2014, and you’ll want to check out the River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest in Alpine Meadows on Sunday, March 9, 2014. So much fun just waiting for you here in North Lake Tahoe!
Check out a few of the SnowFest! Event highlights here:
Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming SnowFest! Events here in North Lake Tahoe:
Thursday, February 27, 2014 (Pre-Kick Off Party)
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Kick Off Party at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay, CA $25Donation, 21+ and older
Friday, February 28, 2014
1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Space Cowboy’s and the Unimog – KT Olympic Deck, outside patio area, Squaw Valley, CA Free www.SpaceCowboys.org
6 – 7 p.m. SnowFest! Queen Coronation and on the Mountain Laser Show – Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, CA Free
6:30 p.m. On the Mountain Laser Show & Torchlight Parade – Don’t be late for this one. Watch the display of torches as they come down the hill. Best viewing will be at the Base of Squaw Valley at the KT-22 Deck area at the Village in Squaw Valley. Free Update 02/28/2014 Torchlight Parade has been cancelled.
7 p.m. On-Mountain Firework’s presented by Coors. While you’ll be able to see the fireworks anywhere you can see the mountain, the best viewing area will be at the Base of Squaw Valley at the KT-22 Deck Area at the Village in Squaw Valley. Free
7:30 p.m. Opening Night Party – Olympic Plaza Bar, KT Base at The Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, CA
9 p.m. SnowFest! “Tainted Love” Party at the Crystal Bay Club, Crown Room, Crystal Bay Casino, Stateline, Nevada Ticket price $25/person or $45/Booth – tickets on sale at www.CrystalBayCasino.com for more information.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
7 a.m. – 11 a.m. Pancake Breakfast by the North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association – 222 Fairway Dive (New Tahoe City Fire Station), Tahoe City, CA $8/Adults, $5/Children 4- 12 , Under 3 years – free
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parade Watching Party at Blue Agave, or Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tahoe City SnowFest Parade – downtown Tahoe City, CA
12:30 p.m. Pete ’n Peters Post Parade Party, downtown Tahoe City, CA
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Paint the Bear (Crafts) – North Tahoe Arts, Tahoe City, CA
12:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Pete ‘n Peters Post Parade Party, downtown Tahoe City, CA
1 p.m.- 2 p.m. Stohlgren Brothers Ice Cream Eating Contest, New Tahoe City Fire Station at 222 Fairway Dr., Tahoe City, CA
1 p.m. to 11 p.m. Space Cowboy’s and the Unimog – KT Olympic Deck, outside patio area, Squaw Valley, CA Free www.SpaceCowboys.org
2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. 25th Annual Garwood’s Polar Bear Swim, Garwood’s, Carnelian Bay, CA
9 p.m. Diego’s Umbrella Concert+ After Party with La Misa Negra – In the Crystal Bay Club Room, Must be 21+ years – Crystal Bay Casino – Crystal Bay, NV
10 p.m. 2nd Annual Mardi Squaw Party at the Olympic House, Olympic Valley, CA
Sunday, March 2, 2014
9 a.m. Cancelled due to snow conditions – 39th Annual Great Ski Race – Tahoe XC Center, Tahoe City, CA ends in Truckee, CA
12 noon Tahoe City Golf Course Dog Pull – Bring your dog! Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Tahoe City Golf Course), Tahoe City, CA $10 entry per dog. Sign-up’s start at 11 a.m. Update 02/28/2014 The event will now take place at the Homewood Ski resort in Homewood, CA.
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Granlibakken’s Gone “Bonkers” Kids Ski Race – Ages 5-12 Entry fee $25, 1st Annual Kids Ski Obstacle Course Competition. Granlibakken Ski Resort, Tahoe City, CA
3 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tahoe Mountain Man Contest – Age 15+, Entry Fee $5 Homewood Ski Resort North Lodge, Highway 89 S, Homewood, CA
4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sunnyside Luau, Sunnyside Resort, Tahoe City, CA
Monday, March 3, 2014
4:30 p.m. – 6p.m. Zano’s Godfather Pizza Challenge, age- 18+ Entry fee $10 – Zano’s Family Italian and Pizzeria, Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
8 p.m. Hacienda Margarita Races and 80’s Onesie DJ Party, Age 21+, Team Entry $20/4 person – Hacienda, Boatworks Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA for more information www.HACDellago.com
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
5:30 p.m. –7 p.m. Meet the Squaw Rescue Dogs (4-legged Heros) – North Lake Tahoe Visitors Center, “Y” at Tahoe City, CA
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Pete ‘N Peter’s Bar Game Olympics – Pete ‘N Peter’s, age 21+, $10 Entry Fee, downtown Tahoe City, CA, Sign up Early as space is limited 530-583-2400
9 p.m. FAT “Tu-Tu” Tuesday (Mardi Gras) – Lakeside Pizza, Age 21+ No Cover Charge, Put on your best Mardi Gras Mask and outfits and compete for best costume, The Lighthouse Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
1 p.m. – 7 p.m. 2014 Wine ‘n Ice Competition – Truckee River Winery’s Ice Carving Extravaganza – Truckee River Winery, 11567 Brockway Road, Truckee, CA $10 Cover (souvenir wine glass, Marti Gras beads, etc…) Proceeds benefit the High Fives Foundation
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. SnowFest! Bunco Bash – Girls Night Out North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, CA $25 on-line at www.ActivityTickets.com $30 at the door, must be 21+ or older.
9 p.m. “Purple Tour 2014” MartyParty & Joker w/Helicopter, Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay, NV Tickets on sale at www.CrystalBayCasino.com
Thursday, March 6, 2014
6 p.m. Hacienda Unofficial Thursday Grand Prize Night – All ages welcome – Hacienda, Boatworks Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA
9 p.m. The Grid’s Annual Glow in the Snow 80’s Black Light – Age 21+, The Grid Bar & Grill, North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach, CA for more details www.TheGridBarandGrill.com
9 p.m. 12 midnight Rosie’s Bingo Night – Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA Cost per card to play at the door, and you can play more than one card.
Friday, March 7, 2014
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Bridgetender’s 6th Annual Rib Fest, Bridgetender, across Fanny Bridge, Tahoe City, CA There is a fee, and part of that fee goes to benefit a local group.
9 p.m. CBC Wintergrass Night 1 – Greensky Bluegrass, Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay, NV
Saturday, March 8, 2014
7 a.m. Diamond Peak Uphill Downhill Dash – Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Ski Way, Incline Village, Nevada, for more information www.DiamondPeak.com/events
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. North Tahoe Public Utility District Pancake Breakfast – North Lake Tahoe Event Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA $8 Adults, $3 Children 4-11
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Rahlves’ Banzai Tour – Alpine Meadows, CA
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Dress up your Dog Contest – North Tahoe Events Center, downtown Kings Beach, CA There is a fee per entry
10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sam Adams 30th Birthday Bash – Diamond Peak Uphill Downhill Dash – Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Ski Way, Incline Village, Nevada, for more information www.DiamondPeak.com/events
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. SnowFest! Kings Beach Parade, downtown Kings Beach, CA
12 noon – The Grid’s Floating 80’s Party & Queen Raffle – Kings Beach Parade Party 21+ or older, The Grid Bar and Grill, Kings Beach, CA
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Caliente After Parade Party and SnowFest! Queen Raffle
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Snow What? Snow sculpting Contest – Kings Beach Library, Kings Beach, CA
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Haciendas Tortilla Toss – All ages welcome, Hacienda del Lago – Boatworks Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Squaw presents LUNAFEST Film, Food, & Wine, Olympic Village Lodge, 1901 Chamonix Place, Olympic Village, CA Age: 21+ or older, $35/Advance $45/door benefits Girls on the Run-Sierras and Brest Cancer Fund.
9 p.m. Elephant Revival with Nat Keefe Duo+ After Party – Crystal Bay Club, Crystal Bay, NV tickets
9 p.m. Lakeside’s Pink Party – Lakeside Pizza, Age 21+ No Cover Charge, Put on your best “Pink” outfits. A $3 cover charge goes to the Relay for Life of Truckee-Tahoe, Breast Cancer Charity, at the Lighthouse Mall, downtown Tahoe City, CA
Sunday, March 10, 2013
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Rahlves’ Banzai Tour Alpine Meadows, CA
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Artic Paddle Race, Waterman’s Landing, North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA for more information www.Watermanslanding.com – all ages welcome Update 02/28/2014: This event has been cancelled due to permitting issues.
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. River Ranch Annual Snow Sculpture Contest, River Ranch, Hwy 89 South at the entrance to Alpine Meadows, CA
1 p.m. Tahoe Donner I-did-a-run Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Lodge 11603 Snowpeak Way, Tahoe Donner, Truckee, CA $20/entry, all ages
8 p.m. Fine and Funky Fashion Show, Hacienda, Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City, CA for more information www.ShopFinenFunky.com
Get ready to have a lot of fun. To check for updates, or more information on events check out the SnowFest! 2014 schedule here, or better yet plan to be here in Lake Tahoe and have some winter fun!
See you at some of the SnowFest! 2014, North Lake Tahoe, California events this year!
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SnowFest! 2014, North Lake Tahoe, California
