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5th Annual Peaks & Paws to raise money for Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe

Event Date: 
August 23, 2014 - 11:00am

If you're ready for a day of fun in the sun with music, entertainment, beer, wine and dog-centered activities, then the 5th annual Peaks & Paws Festival is for you. This event is one of Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe's biggest fundraiser of the year. It will be held on Saturday, August 23 at the Village at Squaw Valley from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Leashed canine companions are welcome to attend.

Crawfish and muscles take center stage at MontBleu Resort

Event Date: 
August 23, 2014 (All day)

A outdoor feast with the main course arriving straight out of Lake Tahoe and an indoor muscle and fitness protein fest will be the ultimate flex and fry events of the summer, Aug. 23 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.

The second annual Boil 'n Fry Day Festival is Lake Tahoe's version of an old fashioned New Orleans crawdad feed, complete with live music at the MontBleu Outdoor Event Center, carnival games, hot wings, barbecue, cold crafted beer and all the fried, boiled or barbecued fresh water crustaceans festival goers can eat.

2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival this weekend

Event Date: 
August 10, 2014 (All day)

The 2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival will take place on August 10, 2014 in the Divided Sky parking lot, located at 3200 US Highway 50. The festival kicks off with a “Triple Crown Ride” covering 30+ miles and a 5,200 elevation gain. Riders should arrive at the Divided Sky at 7:30 a.m. to register for the ride. A $25 donation will support the Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), and Clif Bar will have water and fueling stations along the ride.

Tallac Historic Site transforms into vintage Gatsby this weekend

Event Date: 
August 9, 2014 (All day)

Each year, during the second weekend of August, the lawns and buildings at the historic Baldwin and Pope Estates turn back the clocks to a time of jazz, prohibition, prosperity and innovation.

The annual Gatsby Festival will be held at Tallac Historic Site August 9-10. Those that attend the free event will find vintage cars, games, music, Maytag clothes washer demonstrations, a speakeasy, tours and vendors with food and vintage clothing. The popular afternoon tea on Sunday is already sold out.

Pope House Living History Tours

Lake Tahoe concert line-up for August

August 01 Leche De Tigre / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
Young Shakespeare: "As You Like It" @ Valhalla Boathouse
Theater
The Novelists @ The Beacon
Straight Jacket @ Himmel Haus
DJ Enfo @ Peek Tahoe
Tressa Bell @ 968 Park
the Wrinkle @ King's Beach
Lisa Marie Johnston @ Cottonwood bar and grill
Ana Popovitch w/ The Steepwater Band @ Crystal Bay Club
August 1-2 Ashley Red @ Cabo Wabo
August 02 LADY GAGA Artpop Ball w/ Lady Starlight @ Harvey's Outdoor
Amphitheatre
Naive Melodies / Patrick Walsch @ heavenly Village

25th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show flies into town

Event Date: 
September 20, 2014 - 8:00am

The 25th annual Lake in the Sky Air Show at Lake Tahoe Airport in beautiful South Lake Tahoe, California is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014. The Lake in the Sky Air Show has been described as “the best in the west” by one of its many professional aerial participants.

This year’s show which will include exciting aerobatic performances by several top performers including Bill Cornick, Jon Melby and Spencer Suderman.

Mad Hatter Garden Party with Corky Bennett Trio at the Nevada Governor's Mansion

Event Date: 
August 1, 2014 - 5:00pm

The 2014 "Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival" will open with a "Mad Hatter Garden Party," a ticketed event in the backyard of the Nevada Governor's Mansion, on Friday, August 1, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. The gate opens at 5:00 p.m., and the show starts at 5:30 p.m. The party features music by the Corky Bennett Trio, finger foods by Carson City Confections, wine, beer, and a raffle. The Governor's Mansion is at 606 Mountain St., Carson City, and entrance is by the Robinson St. entrance.

Location

Nevada Governor's Mansion
606 Mountain St. Carson City, NV
United States

Competitive edge added to this year's Sample the Sierra

Festival goers will have their say this Labor Day weekend as Sample the Sierra adds a competitive edge to the food and wine festival with the introduction of a new award – Best Tasting Experience! Attendees will vote for the booth that has their favorite flavorful creation that includes fresh ingredients that are prepared by a local chef or restaurant and then paired with regional wine, beer or spirits. The booth with the most votes will be awarded the Best Tasting Experience of 2014.

Northstar California presents iconic, Fourth Annual Tahoe Trail 100

Event Date: 
July 19, 2014 - 7:00am

Endurance mountain bikers will compete in the Tahoe Trail 100-Kilometer Race at Northstar California Resort Saturday, July 19 – all vying to qualify for the legendary challenge of the Leadville Trail 100-mile mountain bike race in August, which stretches through 100 miles of technical Colorado terrain.

Tahoe Trail 100

2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival

Event Date: 
August 10, 2014 (All day)

The 2nd Annual Meyers Mountain Bike Festival will be held on Sunday, August 10. There will be demos, a beer garden, a kid's zone, live music and plenty of mountain biking.

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King's Beach Fireworks

As is tradition, Kings Beach held their July 3rd Fireworks celebration Thursday night.

They had food and beer vendors, games, souvenirs and music.

Thank you to Jon Peckham II of www.tahoeshooter.com for the photo. This was the view of the fireworks from Sand Harbor looking west.

Volunteers Invited to Clean Up Tahoe Beaches on July 5

Event Date: 
July 5, 2014 - 9:00am

The League to Save Lake Tahoe will host its annual Keep Tahoe Red, White & Blue Beach Cleanups at five locations throughout Lake Tahoe on July 5. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to join the effort from Tahoe City to Nevada Beach and South Shore.

Keep Tahoe Blue's Summer Kickoff Party

Event Date: 
June 27, 2014 - 5:00pm

Join us as we kick off the summer and celebrate YOU, our Keep Tahoe Blue supporter. We will celebrate our awesome volunteers, thank our sticker businesses for support and invite the community to join us in this appreciation celebration!

Learn how to be a part of the Keep Tahoe Blue family at this event for all ages. Free to attend!

The event will feature music, food, activities and prizes, Keep Tahoe Blue Merchandise “tent sale”, beer provided by Blue Moon, and a raffle.

RSVP to Cassie at Cassie@keeptahoeblue.org or call at 530-541-5388.

Location

League to Save Lake Tahoe
2608 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe CA
United States

El Dorado County Fair Opens in Placerville

It's that time of year again. The county fair, full of funnel cakes, carnival rides, animals, music, exhibits, wheelbarrow races, wine and beer competition and good old fashioned fun.

The El Dorado County Fair opened on Thursday and runs through Sunday, Father's Day at the fairgrounds in Placerville. The theme this year is "Photos, Fathers and Fairs."

The County Sheriff's Office invites community members to stop by their booth and see the brand new state of art patrol vehicles. They'll have a new SUV and sedan on display so people can see inside and check out their new features.

Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate Opening of Artemis Lakefront Café

Event Date: 
June 17, 2014 - 6:00pm

Artemis Mediterranean Grill has expanded its business to include a second restaurant, Artemis Lakefront Café, in the Ski Run Marina. Owners Angela and Brian Luke will celebrate the opening of this new location with a grand opening party and ribbon cutting officiated by TahoeChamber on June 17.

11th Annual Day In Paradise Includes Duck Races and Family Fun

Event Date: 
June 21, 2014 - 8:00am

The South Lake Tahoe Optimist Club is having their 11th Annual Day in Paradise on Saturday, June 21 at the Tahoe Paradise Park.

There will be Duck Races, a BBQ, a Rib cook off, beer garden, car show, games for the kids and even a race.

Admission is free and there will be Live music.

65th Annual Wagon Train Hits the Trail in South Lake Tahoe

Event Date: 
June 1, 2014 (All day)

It was well before the the cry of "gold" was heard throughout the country that wagon trains full of families and adventurers were making their way west.

In the early 1850's, one of the major land routes to California, traversing what we now know as Echo Summit and the Highway 50 corridor, became known as the "Roaring Road". Travel was so heavy, oftentimes wagon trains were forced to wait for days to have their turn on the road.

Kudos: Boy's & Girl's Club of Lake Tahoe Spirit of Spring

The Annual Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Spirit of Spring Fundraiser was held on Tuesday, May 13 at Edgewood Tahoe from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
All proceeds from this evening of food and wine will benefit the local kids -- helping them be great!

Guests were treated to name vintages, cordials and beer for the evening courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits and appetizers buffet courtesy of Edgewood Tahoe.

Boys and Girls Club Holds Annual Spirit of Spring

Event Date: 
May 13, 2014 - 7:30pm

The Annual Lake Tahoe Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe Spirit of Spring Fundraiser will be held on Tuesday, May 13 at Edgewood Tahoe from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

All proceeds raised during this evening of food and wine will benefit the local kids -- help them be great!

Your $40 ticket gets you in the door and treated to name vintages, cordials and beer for the evening courtesy of Southern Wine and Spirits and appetizers buffet courtesy of Edgewood Tahoe.

Four auction packages all valued over $1,000 include travel and lodging packages, restaurants, activities, entertainment and more.

Nine Decades of South Lake Tahoe Memories

Movies were in a Quonset hut where movie goers had to bundle up to fight the cold. Lake Tahoe was full of one way roads and a 2 room school. The switchboard operator knew where all 50 winter residents were at all times. Cattle walking down Highway 50.

The history of the south shore came alive last week at the Camp Richardson Lodge during the Lake Tahoe Historical Society’s “Do You Remember?” series.

Tahoe Regional Young Professionals Networking Mixer

Event Date: 
April 9, 2014 - 6:30pm

TRYP will be in the haus on April 9th, with our our monthly networking mixer at Himmel Haus from 6:30-9:30pm. Catch up with friends and meet new ones while sipping authentic German beer and sampling Himmel Haus' contemporary cuisine.

TRYP mixers take place the second Wednesday of each month and are FREE for members (just $10 for non-members). Bring your friends and co-workers; we'll see you there!

Location

Himmel Haus
3819 Saddle Rd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
United States

South Lake Tahoe Welcomes New Restaurant

After months of building, remodeling, planning and prepping, Sonney Bruning has opened "Sonney's BBQ Shack" in South Lake Tahoe.

"We've redone everything from the plumbing to the beer chiller, from the furniture to the floors," Bruning said while taking an unusual break right before the restaurant's soft opening March 22.

Tahoe Douglas Rotary's 46th Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Event Date: 
March 14, 2014 - 6:00pm

Tahoe Douglas Rotary's annual fundraiser, the St. Patrick's Day Celebration will be held for the 46th consecutive year on March 14, 2014 at Harrah's Tahoe beginning at 6 p.m. Enjoy a full Irish feast complete with corned beef and cabbage and tasty desserts as well as unlimited wine and beer tasting, endless silent auction tables as well as dancing. There is also a special hotel rate for the night should you want to enjoy and not worry about driving home.

South Lake Tahoe Resident Identified as Man Killed in New Year's Day Accident

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department has identified 49 year old Randy Breeton as the pedestrian killed while trying to cross Highway 50 during the evening on New Year's Day.

Sierra at Tahoe Opens on Friday

Cold weather and snow this week is allowing Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort to open for the 2013-14 season on Friday, December 6, 2013 with early season conditions and very limited terrain. The ski resort will operate the Easy Rider Express chairlift which will give skiers and snowboarders access to the right half of Broadway trail. This is a green run and will have small to medium rail features, giving guests a chance to get their park legs back underneath them.

November Skibum

The State of the City address by the Mayor was upbeat, informative and a real pat myself on the back (if any of them actually could) and see all the positive things we have done to improve the city while sugarcoating on how we actually got to a balanced budget.

Letter to the Editor: CA$H MOB LUNCH WAS A HIT!

The Cash Mob lunch on October 8 at Gunbarrel Tavern & Eatery was a success. Fifteen people showed up to try a variety of menu items including beer can chicken, shrimp ‘n grits, and jalapeno bacon mac ‘n cheese at the newest restaurant in the Heavenly Village. Gunbarrel Tavern officially opened their doors on August 30 with a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony.

Friday Farmer's Market Moves to Lakeside for October

Event Date: 
October 4, 2013 - 3:00pm

The popular farmer's market held on Fridays all summer long at Kahle Park has moved to Lakeside Inn & Casino for the month of October. Enjoy the farm treats from 3 pm to 6 pm as well as live music, a beer garden and more.

For the first market on October 4, enjoy the bluegrass sounds by a fantastic band, Merrygold, who recently won a contest held by the recording studio owned by Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead.

For more information: FridayEveningMarket@yahoo.com, (775) 339-1203. www.FridayEveningMarket.com.

The Garden Party

Event Date: 
October 3, 2013 - 1:00pm

A day of food, family and fun benefiting local firefighters, veterans and LTWC. Live music all day featuring: Adient Zoo, Groovebox, Black Star Safari, 3-piece puzzle, Hot sticky mess, Deep Fryed Mojo and many more! Dog friendly, beer & wine garden, free bike valet, food vendors & BBQ, tons of free door prizes, games and contests for humans and dogs!

Free entry for local firefighters (+2 guests for half price). All profits donated to Father's House Ministries, dedicated to the rehabilitation of our veterans, LTWC and South Lake Tahoe Fire Department.

IRONMAN in Lake Tahoe: A Spectator's View

Even the name IRONMAN tells the story. After watching a day of swimming, biking and running it was proven to me that these athletes must be made of iron, or, at least, something different than my composition. Even having the trademark name in all capital letters gives one a sense of strength.

Annual Meyers/Lake Tahoe Climbing Festival And Outdoor Bouldering Competition

Event Date: 
September 28, 2013 - 3:30pm

3rd Annual Meyers/Lake Tahoe Climbing Festival And Outdoor Bouldering Competition.

This event will include: All Ages and Skills Bouldering Competition, Booths from Local Adventure and Climbing Businesses, Dyno Competition, Awards Ceremony, Live Music, Local Food and BBQ, Beer Garden hosted by local breweries, and more!

Cruise Oktoberfest Tahoe Style at Camp Richardson

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Oct 06 2013 .
October 5, 2013 - 10:00am
October 6, 2013 - 10:00am

It began with a royal Bavarian marriage and evolved into a world famous festival – Oktoberfest. Munich's great tradition returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe for Camp Richardson's 19th Annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 5-6.

V&T Halloween Spirit Train: A fundraiser to help cancer patients, caregivers

Event Date: 
October 19, 2013 - 6:00pm

Take part in a special evening of historic trains, spirits (beer, wine), music, and special treats for adults 21 years of age and older to help local cancer patients and their caregivers.

The non-profit foundation, Empowered Lives through the Cancer Journey, housed at the Sierra Nevada Cancer Center, is hosting this adults-only fundraising event – an evening of Halloween fun and gaiety. The event is scheduled for October 19, 2013 at 6 p.m., at the V&T Railroad, F Street Station in Virginia City.

Fundraiser for Julian

Event Date: 
September 27, 2013 - 5:00pm

Julian, 5, is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy that is difficult to treat. He has many different types of seizures multiple times a day. The journey to control his seizures has been difficult and on-going. The fundraiser will help raise money for alternative medicine not covered by health insurance. The fundraiser is free, and includes music, food, beer, wine, balloon twisting, and face painting. There will also be a silent auction from 6 -8 p.m. with great prizes. Everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to attend.

2013 Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation Food Fest

Event Date: 
October 26, 2013 - 6:30pm

The Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation will have its annual signature fundraiser, The Fall Food Fest, on Saturday, October 26, 2013 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Harvey’s Convention Center. This fun community event will feature great food by local restaurants, beer, wine, tequila, and vodka tasting, silent and live auctions with wonderful donations by local businesses, and live music. The money from this fundraiser is used to fund over $50,000 in grants that are given to LTUSD schools during the school year.

Fantasy Football: A Woman in a Man’s World

Tension is high. Palms are sweaty. Beer is in the cooler and everyone in the room is armed with printed materials and pens. Weeks of studying, plotting and planning has all been in preparation for this one big moment. A barren banner spread along one wall with 8 empty columns is about to be marked upon over the next 4 hours.

The headers on each column are now filled in with the names Cheeseheads, Rabid, Go Deep, Rebel Dogs, Midgets Punching Clowns, Wide Right, Tahokies and East Coast Connection.

This folks is the beginning of a Fantasy Football Draft.

Kiwanis SeptOberfest

Event Date: 
September 26, 2013 - 6:00pm

Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra is holding their annual SeptOberfest at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa on Thursday, September 26 from 6 pm to 10 pm.

This fundraiser is always a fun event with great German food, Biergarten, Wine Tasting, Music, Dancing, Silent Auction, Envelope Prizes, Stein Holding Contest and Free Beer Mug (while supplies last).

All Inclusive. Advanced Tickets $35 / At Door $40

Contact email mizmarie@charter.net Contact phone 530-318-9197

Labor Day Weekend in Lake Tahoe full of Activities

The is a plethora of activities for visitors and residents alike to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe this weekend.

The Great Sternwheeler Race between the MS Dixie and Tahoe Queen on Saturday at 10 am. The boats will leave their respective piers and head for their opponent's. Action at Ski Run Marina, Zephyr Cove Resort and points in between.

Simply the Best: Sample the Sierra this Labor Day weekend

Since its conception in 2010, the Labor Day weekend's Sample the Sierra has continued to grow and evolve. Beginning as a one-day South Lake Tahoe street festival, the event has expanded into an entire weekend of festivities celebrating the bounty and heritage of the Sierra Nevada region.

Boil 'n Fry Day Festival at MontBleu

Event Date: 
August 24, 2013 (All day)

With Lake Tahoe teeming with crawfish, why not celebrate the tiny fresh water crustaceans with their own festival? MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa fires up the vats and gets the stew pots steaming Aug. 24 with the inaugural Boil 'n Fry Day Festival, featuring fresh crayfish straight out of Lake Tahoe.

The all-day festival at the MontBleu Outdoor Event Center features live music by five bands, crawfish fried, boiled or barbecued, carnival and lawn games, a dunk tank, craft beer and a full bar, hot wings, a cool-off zone, cash prizes and raffles.

Happy Hour Ca$h Mob to Strike August 13

Event Date: 
August 13, 2013 - 5:30pm

TahoeChamber is teaming up with Fox and Hound to present a Happy Hour Ca$h Mob. Cash Mobs encourage locals to spend money locally, and support local businesses to help strengthen the economy. Come out and support this local business on Tuesday, August 13th at 5:30pm.

Sailing for Sugar Pines sunset cruise on Woodwind II

Event Date: 
August 8, 2013 - 6:30pm

Join the Sugar Pine Foundation for a sunset cruise on the Woodwind II sailboat out of Zephyr Cove to benefit the Sugar Pine Foundation! Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, champagne and tasty appetizers while looking at stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountain peaks.

Market on the Run Farmers' Market

Event Date: 
July 26, 2013 - 3:00pm

Ski Run Boulevard Farmers’ Market is held every Friday afternoon through Sept. 6 between Larch and Birch on beautiful Ski Run Boulevard.

Live at Lakeview: Free Summer Concert Series Featuring Vokab Kompany

Event Date: 
July 25, 2013 - 4:30pm

FREE music on the beach July 25 with the electronic funk stylings of Vokab Kompany. Live at Lakeview features local vendors, food vendors, a beer garden, FREE bike valet, and great vibes! Parking is limited; with off-site locations available at the SLT Recreation Center (1601 Rufus Allen Blvd.) Bike or hike! Thursdays from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Memorial Day weekend fishing report for Northern California and Sierra

Here is the Memorial Day weekend fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 22-28. Pack plenty of sunscreen, fill your cooler full of cold beverages and enjoy the long holiday weekend.

Heavenly resort at Lake Tahoe launches summer activities Memorial Day weekend

After an action-packed winter season at Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort is switching gears and opening with summer activities this Memorial Day weekend May 25-27. Heavenly will run the Heavenly Gondola for sightseeing, dining, family activities and hiking. Operating times will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Live at Lakeview to continue through 2014; City of South Lake Tahoe awards contract

The Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series will return to Lakeview Commons in South Lake Tahoe every Thursday this summer, June 20 through August 29 (excluding July 4).

The City of South Lake Tahoe has recognized the Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series as a Signature Summer Event and awarded a contract to On Course Events for the production of this event series at Lakeview Commons for the next two summers through 2014.

Windjammers Yacht Club season opener and Chowder Feed

Event Date: 
March 22, 2013 (All day)

Tahoe Windjammers invites anyone interested in sailing to join us at our annual membership meeting and Chowder Feed. Meet other sailors and find out about our racing and cruising programs. All levels of experience welcome. The Windjammers sponsor Wednesday night Beer Can Racing and a diversified weekend schedule. Visit our website at tahoewindjammers.com to find out more about our club.

Location

Tahoe Keys Marina
Yacht Club Room upstairs from Harbor Masters office
United States

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