NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Tourism-generated funds are supporting 48 special events, including 12 ongoing events that are scheduled to take place in North Lake Tahoe in 2026. Local favorites like the Made in Tahoe Festival and the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series, the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, the Tahoe Film Fest and many more, were awarded a total of $660,000 by the NTCA and North Tahoe Chamber as recommended by the volunteer Business and Chamber Advisory Committee.

“Because of the TBID, this year we were able to provide funding and support more local events than ever before,” said Kimberly Brown, North Tahoe Chamber executive director. “Events help support our local business community, and we’re excited to welcome back returning event producers and some new ones, and to offer residents and visitors a diverse mix of cultural and recreational activities throughout the year. Investment in events like those that received funding is important because they help contribute to the economic vitality and vibrancy of our community.”

Special Events Sponsorship Funding is made possible by the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (NLT-TBID), which is used to invest in initiatives that enhance community vitality, environmental stewardship, and economic health and resiliency. Events that received funding include human-powered sports, arts, culture, culinary experiences, and health and wellness.

The complete list of 2026 events that received TBID funding includes:

Winter

  • 2026 Mothership Classic 
  • Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series
  • The Great Ski Race
  • Kings Beach Snowfest Parade
  • North Lake Tahoe Snowfest
  • Tahoe Nutcracker
  • Toyota US National Freestyle Championships

Spring

  • Broken Arrow Skyrace
  • Community of Writers Poetry and Writers Workshops 
  • Lake Tahoe Summit Classic
  • Opening Day on the Lake
  • Rahlves’ Banzai Tour
  • Stewarding Knowledges: Tending Good Fire in the Tahoe Basin
  • Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic
  • Tahoe Joy Festival
  • TERC Circ(umnavigation) of Lake Tahoe 
  • TrailCon


Spring to Fall Event Series

  • Big Blue Adventure Events
  • Bluesdays
  • Concerts on Commons Beach
  • Made in Tahoe
  • Makers’ Market Series
  • Music on the Beach and Lights In The Sky
  • Northstar Midweek Music Series Hosted by Rubicon Pizza
  • Northstar Village Summer Music Series
  • River Ranch: Patio Concert Series
  • Tahoe Music Alive
  • Tahoe Talks on the Water
  • Tahoe Paddle Racing Series

Summer

  • 22nd Annual Skate the Lake
  • Brews, Jazz, & Funk
  • Great Gravel Ride
  • Lake Tahoe Concours d’Élégance
  • Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
  • Tahoe City 4th of July Celebrations
  • Wild Soul Festival: Evolve at Higher Elevation

Fall

  • A Liar’s Cruise
  • Adventure Van Expo
  • Hauntober
  • Mountain on Tour North Lake Tahoe
  • Palisades Tahoe Oktoberfest
  • Passport to Dining
  • Send Dip 
  • Tahoe City Holiday Event Series
  • Tahoe City Oktoberfest
  • Tahoe Film Fest
  • Tahoe Literary Festival
  • Wild and Well: A Healing Summit

Learn more about the 2026 events funded here, and view all events planned in the region at www.tahoeeventscalendar.com.