farm to fork
Full plate of South Lake Tahoe Labor Day weekend activities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 8:29am
A busy Labor Day weekend starts Friday, with a plethora of activities for locals and visitors alike. There are fireworks, music, car shows, runs, boat races, a farm-fork festival and much more to enjoy.
Heavenly Village Days on Labor Day Car Show goes through the weekend with a sidewalk sale, trophies, and a poker run. It costs $40 to show your cars, trucks and motorcycles. Brought to you by Good Samaritans Safe Ride. September 4 - 7, 2015.
Last chance for Sample the Sierra early bird tickets
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 7:36pm
The early bird catches the worm – and in this case, the early bird gets special pricing for tickets to Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra! Early bird tickets for Sample the Sierra are available until August 1 and allow you to attend the festival for just $30 to fully experience dozens of restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Tickets will be priced at $40 per person from August 1 until the festival on September 6.
South Lake Tahoe Farm-to-Fork Festival discount tickets available
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 9:04pm
Event Date:
September 6, 2015 (All day)
Celebrate all things local at Sample the Sierra on Sunday, September 6 at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe. Returning for its sixth year this Labor Day weekend, Sample the Sierra highlights the unique talent, heritage and bounty of the Sierra Nevada region with local food, wine, beer and spirits, as well as handmade art and music. Foodies, wine enthusiasts and hopheads have the opportunity to purchase discounted early bird tickets until August 1 to experience Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival.
Over 1,200 people attend Sample the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/01/2014 - 7:38am
With blue skies and warm temperatures, many people were out enjoying everything there is to do in South Lake Tahoe this holiday weekend. Many events from a carnival to fireworks were held, giving people plenty to choose from.
One of these events was the 5th Annual Sample the Sierra Farm to Fork Festival. The main event was held at Bijou Community park on Sunday, with over 1,200 people enjoying food and drink from the region. There were 16 booths of local food, wine, beer and spirits as well as an artisan marketplace, live music and a cooking contest with a mystery box of ingredients.
Full day of South Lake Tahoe activities on tap for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/30/2014 - 11:53pm
Visitors and locals alike will find a variety of activities to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, August 31.
The highlight of the day will be the Annual Labor Day Fireworks show. The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490. Show begins at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks are visible from all over town.
Sample the Sierra announces pairings of food and wine for Sunday's event
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2014 - 12:00pm
ixteen booths will showcase unique collaborations of flavors and styles distinct to the Sierra Nevada region at the 5th Annual Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival. This food and wine festival brings together local chefs and restaurants with neighboring growers and producers to create delectable samples expertly paired with wine, beer or spirits. The collaborations truly showcase the diverse talent present in this inimitable region.
Sample the Sierra adds events including Farm to Fork Bus Tour
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 10:16pm
Labor Day Weekend is only a few weeks away there are some ancillary events leading up to August 31's Sample the Sierra that the public can participate in.
Friday, August 29
Pop-Up Dinner
Enjoy a 3-course meal prepared by Chef Stephen Moise of The Ridge Tahoe and experience Elevate Tahoe. A portion of proceeds will be go towards Let It Grow! $75 per person
Saturday, August 30
Farm-to-Fork Bus Tour
Discount Tickets Available For Sample the Sierra until August 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/01/2014 - 11:57pm
Early registration for Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm to fork festival, is open until August 1. Early bird tickets at a discounted rate of $30 per person are available until August 1. Tickets will be $40 per person after August 1 through August 31. Early bird tickets may be purchased on www.samplethesierra.com.
El Dorado County Fair Opens in Placerville
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 10:00pm
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.
Sample the Sierra Farm to Fork Festival Returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 10:31pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2014 - 12:00pm
Labor Day weekend in South Lake Tahoe has been known as the place to be for wrapping up the summer with a firework's show and, for the last four years, Sample the Sierra.
Spend Labor Day Weekend sampling the region's best food & wine at Bijou Community Park on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from noon to 5 p.m.
South Lake Tahoe Restaurants Prepare for Tahoe South Restaurant Week
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 1:24am
Hearty breakfasts, gourmet burgers, fine wines, steaks, seafood, and mountains of decadent desserts are on the menu Jan. 10-17, 2014 at Tahoe South as more than a dozen of the area’s restaurants roll out an extraordinary culinary experience for California Restaurant Month.
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Second annual Sample the Sierra was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/16/2011 - 11:00amIf you were not on Ski Run Boulevard Sept. 4, then you might have been the only one.Crowds of people lined up to taste local food and wine at the second year of the Sample the Sierra farm to fork f...
KUDOS & KINDNESS: Second Annual Sample the Sierra was a success
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/13/2011 - 11:51amIf you were not on Ski Run Boulevard Sept. 4, then you might have been the only one.Crowds of people lined up to taste local food and wine at the second year of the Sample the Sierra farm to fork f...
Sample the Sierra all week long
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 4:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Participating business are offering discounts on local specials in preparation for Sunday's Sample the Sierra farm to fork festival on Ski Run Boulevard. Luigi's Tahoe Pi...
Sample the Sierra all week long
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 4:26pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Participating business are offering discounts on local specials in preparation for Sunday's Sample the Sierra farm to fork festival on Ski Run Boulevard. Luigi's Tahoe Pi...
South Tahoe prepares for second Sample the Sierra on Sept. 4
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/31/2011 - 1:36am
You’ve heard of the farm to fork movement, right? Get a taste of Tahoe arts and mountain culture at the 2nd annual Sample the Sierra festival in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, September 4th from noon to 5 p.m. Check out this comprehensive story by Becky Bell on the Tahoe Arts and Mountain Culture website.
