LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The highly anticipated return of the Tahoe Chamber’s Sample the Sierra on September 21, 2024, was a resounding success, marking the festival’s first year back since 2019! Bijou Community Park came alive as hundreds of enthusiastic guests gathered to celebrate the region’s finest culinary delights, beverages, and artisan creations.
Attendees enjoyed delicious offerings from local restaurants and chefs, paired with tastings from wineries, breweries, and spirits throughout El Dorado County, the Lake Tahoe Basin, and Northern Nevada. The atmosphere was electric, and it was truly the community’s unwavering support that made this event such a triumph. Guests indulged in mouth-watering dishes while sampling craft beverages from the following regional vendors:
Paired Food & Beverage Vendors:
Stateline Restaurant and Brewery
Chocolate Shoppe & Cielo Sulla Terra Estate Vineyard & Winery
Perch Wine Company & Silt Wines
Andis Wines & California Conservation Corps
Field Number Fifteen Winery and Brewery & Madrona Vineyards
South Fork Vodka (Satellite Spirits)
Jimmy’s Restaurant at The Landing Resort & Spa
Margaritaville Lake Tahoe & Myka Estates
South Lake Brewing Company
MacDuff’s Public House & Sidellis Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe AleWorx
Chicken in a Barrel & Baked Bear with Frey Ranch Distillery
Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine & Hinterhaus Distilling
The Cork & More & The Grove
Miraflores Winery, Dillian Family, and Holly Hills
Betty’s Balls Tapas & Catering
Tahoe Pops & Tahoe Blue Vodka
Poor Red’s Bar-B-Q & Starfield Vineyards
Toulouse & e16 Winery
Tahoe Basin Events & South Of North Brewing Co.
The Idle Hour & Lava Cap Winery
Cold Water Brewery & Grill
The Slice Shack
The day was elevated by the incredible talents of local artisans and the lively sounds of Robin Orr and Snowbound Music. The festival truly captured the essence of Tahoe’s vibrant community spirit and showcased the best our region has to offer.
This year’s event was only possible because of the tremendous involvement and enthusiasm from the community. After a four-year hiatus, the overwhelming excitement for Sample the Sierra’s return was clear, and the festival’s success is a testament to the dedication of local vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees alike. From the businesses that participated to the festivalgoers who shared in the experience, thank you for believing in this event and making it such a success.
The Tahoe Chamber said they are deeply grateful to our community partners, sponsors, and volunteers, whose hard work and support allowed us to bring back this beloved festival. Your involvement ensured that Sample the Sierra returned stronger than ever, providing a platform for local businesses to shine and for our guests to celebrate the best of Lake Tahoe’s food, drink, and culture.
Save the date for next year’s Sample the Sierra Festival on September 6, 2025! We look forward to coming together once again to celebrate the incredible flavors, artisans, and spirit of our beautiful region.
Thank you to our generous sponsors:
ADVANCE, Lake Tahoe Community College, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Luna Lending, Camelot Party Rentals, South Tahoe Restaurant Association, Winters Electric, Tahoe Production House, and the County of El Dorado. Many thanks to the California Conservation Corps for its volunteer contributions.