SnowFest 2022 – North Lake Tahoe

SnowFest 2022 - North Lake Tahoe The 40th Annual SnowFest 2022 North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival will start its winter fun on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

It’s hard to believe that this annual event began back in the spring of 1982 and is still going strong forty years later in 2022!

The North Lake Tahoe SnowFest event has become one of the largest winter carnival events in the western United States.

Snowfest has made the North Lake Tahoe-Truckee area the place to be for winter fun at the end of February – beginning of March with fun events, and activities for everyone!

It is a great way for everyone to celebrate our winter season and the beginning of Spring Skiing!

The North Lake Tahoe snow festival event planners work all year long to make this winter experience one that brings people back to the North Lake Tahoe area year after year.

This has always been one of my favorite local events that we have in the greater North Lake Tahoe – Truckee, California area and I hope it becomes one of yours too!

This is the very best of small-town living and it is why the North Lake Tahoe – Truckee area is a top second home market and visitor destination!

SnowFest 2022 – North Lake Tahoe Festival Event Schedule (events can change check here for the most updated schedule):

Thursday, February 24, 2022

5:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. Opening Ceremonies & Queen Coronation at Gar Wood’s in Carnelian Bay, CA (5000 North Lake Blvd.) $40 per person donation at the door gets you in and all proceeds go to SnowFest. Enjoy hosted Wet Woodys, Wine, Beer and Heavy Appetizers from 5:00-8:00 pm, as well as live music by the Blues Monsters!

Friday, February 25, 2022

5 p.m. – 8 p.m. SnowFest Fireworks Spectacular 2022 – Tahoe City Golf Course, 251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City – Fireworks starting at 7 p.m. – Live music begins at 5:30 p.m. Food and drinks are available at Cafe Zeon and the Big Blue BBQ Truck for purchase. It’ll be a fun evening. This is a weather-permitting event.
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pete ‘n Peters Apres Fireworks Party, 395 North Lake Blvd., downtown Tahoe City – After the fireworks show at the Tahoe City Golf Course keep the fun going at Pete ‘n Peters

Saturday, February 26, 2022

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tahoe City SnowFest Parade – downtown Tahoe City, CA – Free

Parade Day Tips –

Get to the parade early (around 11 a.m.) as parking and access to the downtown area becomes a challenge the closer it gets to parade time.
Make sure your cell phone or your camera has a full charge.
Bring folding chairs.
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 noon – 5:50 p.m. Tahoe Art Haus & The Tahoe Tap House hosting SnowFest Brewfest and Block Party w/SkiiTour – Benefiting Shane McConkey Foundation 495 North Lake Blvd., downtown Tahoe City, CA. Tahoe Tap House and the Cobblestone Center.
12:30 p.m. noon – close | Post-Parade Party Pete ‘n Peters 395 North Lake Blvd. downtown Tahoe City, CA
2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. 33rd Annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Gar Woods (5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, CA.) Swimmer registration begins prior to the race. Race at 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 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. Raffle, Fun!

Sunday, February 27, 2022

11 a.m. – 12 noon The Dog Pull hosted by Alpine Power Equipment | Held at Pete ‘n Peters. This popular Dog Pull race returns! Register your dog, no matter what size! They will pull weighted sandbags according to their size and weight. Prizes will be awarded!
4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sunnyside’s Hawaiian Luau – Sunnyside Resort, 1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City, CA. 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, February 28, 2022

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Jammin’ with Jenny and Friends Moe’s Original BBQ, downtown Tahoe City 700 North Lake Blvd., CA.
7 p.m. – close 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 the Lake Tahoe Ski Club and proceeds benefit Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

6:30 p.m. – close Rosie’s Bingo Night – Rosie’s Café, downtown Tahoe City, CA Must be 21+ Call for cost.
6:30 p.m. – close Pete ‘N Peter’s Bar Game Olympics – Pete ‘N Peter’s, age 21+, Entry Fee, downtown Tahoe City, CA. This event is limited. Sign up early as space is limited 530-583-2400
7 p.m. Tahoe City Youth Hockey Playoffs – Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course), 251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

9:15 a.m. Tahoe Lake’s 4th/5th Grade Field Trip Day – Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course), 251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City
12 noon – 3:30 p.m. Truckee River Winery’s Wine ‘n Ice Competition – Gatekeeper’s Museum, Tahoe City
5 p.m. West Shore Market (WSM) Cornhole Tournament 1780 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA Join them at the West Shore Market Entry fee.
7 p.m. – close 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 proceeds benefit Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation.

Thursday, March 3, 2022

12 noon Caliente’s Chupacabra Thursdays – Caliente, Downtown Kings Beach, CA
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Tahoe City Youth Hockey Finals – Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course), 251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City
5 p.m. West Shore Market (WSM) Cornhole Tournament 1780 West Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA Join them at the West Shore Market Entry fee.
6 p.m. Ski Patrol Dog Yappy Hour – Tahoe National Brewing Company, 850 N Lake Blvd., #21, (Lighthouse Center) Tahoe City.

Friday, March 4, 2022

4 p.m. SnowFest, So Fresh – Jake’s on the Lake, Downtown Tahoe City
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 13th Annual Bridgetender Rib Fest (65 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City) – This event sells out every year, so get there early if you love to eat ribs. Entry fee. Pricing for food is available at the event.
7 p.m. Milk Jug Curling Finals – Tahoe City Winter Sports Park (Golf Course), 251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City (Downtown Tahoe City)

Saturday, March 5, 2022

9 a.m. – 10:30 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. Pricing at the event.
9 a.m. Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament, Tahoe City Golf Course 251 North Lake Blvd., Downtown Tahoe City(Downtown Tahoe City) Entry fee.
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Dress Up Your Dog – Sponsored by NTPUD, 8318 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach. Fee per dog. Categories. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. on the deck at the North Tahoe Events Center.
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 Day Tips – Get to the parade early (around 11 a.m.) 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. | Tahoe Backyard’s After Parade Party 3428 Trout Avenue, Kings Beach, CA
1:30 p.m. Fat Cat’s Hot Wing Eating Contest Fat Cat Kitchen, 8421 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach –Hot Wing Eating Contest – Entry fee.
12:30 p.m. | Disco Snow Tubing Jamboree Granlibakken Resort, Tahoe City, CA
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. 7th Annual Za’s Clam Bake – Za’s, 120 Grove Street, downtown Tahoe City, CA. Pricing at Event.
8 p.m. – 7 p.m. Moe’s – An Evening with “Home”, Funk, Rock & Blues – Moe’s Original BBQ, downtown Tahoe City 700 North Lake Blvd., CA.

Sunday, March 6, 2022

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Great Ski Race | While this is not part of SnowFest, it is an annual event happening in the area. The race starts at the Tahoe City Nordic Cross-County Ski Center in Tahoe City and will follow a new course this year. It is a fundraiser for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue www.TheGreatSkiRace.com !
1 p.m. Annual Tahoe Donner I-Did-A-Run – Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area – 11603 Snowpeak Way, Truckee, CA in Tahoe Donner, Truckee, CA – Entry Fee.
12 noon 33rd Annual Snow Sculpture Contest 7 SnowFest Closing Ceremonies – River Ranch, Hwy 89 South at the entrance to Alpine Meadows, CA Entry Fee. 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 2022 schedule here, or better yet plan to be here in Lake Tahoe and have some winter fun!

See you at some of the SnowFest 2022 – North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival events this year!

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

SnowFest 2022 – North Lake Tahoe