SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – On the heels of its busy and popular Labor Day weekend celebration, Heavenly Village is holding three festivals in one day: Fall AleFest, Chicken Wing Cook-Off, and Jeep Festival.
Heavenly Village is kicking off the fall season in true Village style for locals and visitors with a full day of food, craft beverages, live entertainment and off-road excitement on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Festivities begin at 11:00 a.m., with the Jeep Flex Festival running through 5:00 p.m. and Fall AleFest beverage tasting taking place from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Guests 21 and older can enjoy an afternoon of beer and spirit tasting, live music and fall festivities throughout Heavenly Village. A $40 donation includes a tasting wristband and commemorative glass, with a portion of proceeds benefiting Christmas Cheer, helping support local families in need during the holiday season.
The Heavenly Village’s restaurants will fire up the grills and fryers for the annual Chicken Wing Cook-Off, competing for bragging rights and the title of Best Chicken Wing in the Village. The most important judges will not only be led by El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf, but they’ll also be guests.
Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase samples of the competing creations and help determine the winner, making the Wing Cook-Off one of the most interactive and flavorful events of the fall season.
Adding horsepower to the weekend, the Heavenly Village Jeep Flex Festival returns with a Jeep Show & Shine, Flex Competition, trophies, prizes and displays from Jeep enthusiasts throughout the region.
All Jeeps are welcome, from daily drivers and classics to heavily modified off-road machines. The event is supported by the Nevada Jeep Club.
Throughout the day, visitors can also enjoy live music, food and drink, vendors, shopping, dining and entertainment throughout Heavenly Village.
“Fall is one of the best times of year to experience Lake Tahoe, and we wanted to create an event that gives people multiple reasons to spend the entire day at Heavenly Village,” said Dreu Murin, spokesperson for Heavenly Village. “Guests can check out incredible Jeeps, enjoy live music, sample great beer and spirits, taste some of the best wings from our Village restaurants, and support a local charitable organization, all in one place. It’s a great example of the energy, variety and year-round experiences that have helped establish Heavenly Village as Lake Tahoe’s #1 destination, as recognized by local tourism officials.”
Saturday, September 12th, 2026 — Heavenly Village, South Lake Tahoe
- Jeep Flex Festival: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Fall AleFest / Beer & Spirit Tasting: 1:00–5:00 p.m.
- Chicken Wing Cook-Off: During festival activities
- Donation: $40 for tasting participation; age 21+ for alcoholic beverage tasting
- Beneficiary: A portion of proceeds benefits Christmas Cheer
- Location: Heavenly Village, 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
