| DATE |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| FRIDAY
FEB 27 |
|
27
|
4th
Annual 2009 Science EXPO - The Science EXPO will feature
interactive science experiments for kid’s ages 6-12 and
their families on the themes of “Snow, Water, Ice &
Earth”. In addition, this year, many of the activities will
pertain to climate change / global warming and the local impacts
here at Lake Tahoe. Admission is FREE and includes and ice cream
cone! Hosted in part by the non-profit Organizations UC Davis
Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Sierra Nevada College and
Lake Tahoe School. http://terc.ucdavis.edu
|
Tahoe
Center for Environmental Sciences
291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. (775) 881-7560 x 7583
|
27
|
Sugar
Bowl presents the SF Indie Film Festival
The world-renowned film festival heads for higher ground, screening
4 independent films at Sugar Bowl's Judah Lodge over the weekend.
Catch "yet to be released" studio films and off-the-radar
independent gems after a day on the slopes! More info at www.sfindie.com
and/or www.sugarbowl.com |
Sugar
Bowl Resort
Donner Summit |
|
27
|
Mamasake
Extreme Food Challenge
Contestants try foods from around the world! In this challenge,
the items get progressively more interesting…to say the least!
If you’ve got a strong stomach, then you need to join in and
enter this contest. Proceeds to benefit our bartender “Fro”
who has hosted this event as well as our infamous wasabi eating
contest each year. Come cheer on all the crazy eating!
www.mamasake.com |
Mamasake
Patio Village @ Squaw Valley (530) 584-0110 |
|
27
|
Snowfest
Queen Coronation
Come see the Crowning of this year’s Queen in person!
Girls go against each other in the following categories: ticket
sales, community involvement & interview, extracurricular activities,
essay, and GPA! Proceeds to benefit numerous Non-profit organizations
which sponsor each candidate. |
Squaw
Valley USA - Bottom of KT22 on the Plaza Deck
|
|
27
|
Squaw
Valley USA Opening Night Ceremonies
Come to see this amazing 28th Annual Opening Ceremonies as Squaw
Valley’s sky is lit up on Mountain with an amazing laser show,
torchlight parade, and incredible fireworks display! Live DJ Music
with the “Space Cowboys & the "Unimog” on the
outside Sundeck. Watch all the festivities while Johnny Haines emcees
it off the hook! Presented by the Squaw Valley Business Association,
and Squaw Valley USA.
Website |
Squaw
Valley USA
On the snow at the base of KT-22. |
|
27
|
On-Mountain
Fireworks Display
Presented by Coors Light |
Squaw Valley USA
On the snow at the base of KT-22. |
|
27
|
Olympic
Plaza's Full House Opening Night Party
The party gets started immediately after the Opening Ceremonies
on the snow! Come on inside the Olympic Plaza afterwards for live
music,
followed by the “Space Cowboys”. Come ready to party
all night long!
Website |
Olympic
House/
Plaza Bar, Squaw Valley USA |
| SATURDAY
FEB 28 |
|
28
|
Snowbomb
Presents the Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour-Halfpipe
Check out this SnowBomb Competition, and see who's got the best
moves in this Halfpipe competition. This Tour showcases local talent
in over 12 events per season and awards more than $25,000 in cash
and prizes. Sponsors include: Under Armour, Volkl, Burton &
Bern |
Boreal
Mtn Resort |
|
28
|
North
Tahoe Firefighter’s Association Pancake Breakfast
Come join the North Tahoe Firefighter’s at the Annual Pancake
breakfast in downtown Tahoe City! Featuring: pancakes, sausages,
fruit, coffee & juice. .
Proceeds benefit the North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association.
|
Tahoe
City Fire Station
300 N. Lake Blvd |
|
28
|
Tahoe
City SnowFest! Parade - Produced by Tahoe
City Downtown Association
See Tahoe's wackiest and wildest strut down North Lake Blvd. in
Tahoe City. "Tahoe City Through Time" is this year's parade
theme so come early and get the best spot to see Tahoe at its best.
Don't miss out on the biggest party in North Lake Tahoe! To participate
in the parade or to become a sponsor, go to the website for applications
and more information click
here. |
Downtown
Tahoe City
Arrive early - parking is limited and the main road is
closed during the parade. Park on the edge of town and walk in.
|
|
28
|
“Color
the Bear” @ North Tahoe Arts Center
A FREE event for children! North Tahoe Arts and the BEAR League
invites children of all ages to stop by the North Tahoe Arts Center
after the parade and decorate a wooden bear! Children will receive
a bear that they can color however they want and can bring them
home with afterwards! Juice and cookies will be provided. More info
go to www.northtahoearts.com.
|
Tahoe
Art Center
380 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City.
(530) 581-2787 or |
|
28
|
Pete
'n Peters Post Parade Party - Right
after the parade!
Come and join in all the fun at Pete’s for drink specials
and all the rest of the festivities. 395 N. Lake Blvd. Join the
Jaeger Girls and the Vulcans for a fun filled afternoon! Over 21
only.
|
Pete
& Peter's
395 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City.
530-583-2400 |
|
28
|
Stohlgren
Brothers' Ice Cream Eating Contest
See if you can beat the reigning champion, who travels
many miles to defend his crown. There will be different age categories
so everyone can enjoy as much as their stomach's can handle! |
At
the Tahoe City Fire Station. |
|
28
|
19th
Annual Gar Wood's Polar Bear Swim
Participants compete in a swimming race in Lake Tahoe
(40 degree water), beyond the end of Gar Woods’s pier and
back (approx. 225 yards). Hundreds gather to watch brave souls
swim in this race in Lake Tahoe in March! Come join them or, be
a spectator from the sidelines while enjoying a Wet Woody! Prizes
for men’s & women’s categories, huge raffle to
follow!
Website
|
Gar
Woods is located at 5000 North Lake Blvd in Carnelian Bay.
(530) 546-3366 |
|
28
|
Village
Pizzeria "All You Can Eat Spaghetti Feed"
Join us and “carb up” for the Great Race tomorrow! Come
on in with your group of friends or family and see who can eat the
most! Includes garlic bread & Drink in this "food-a thon
evening"! For more info call (530) 412-3504. |
Village
Pizzeria
Longs Center
Truckee
530-412-3504 |
|
28
|
Tahoe
Comedy North Presents 'SnowFest Magic & Comedy'
Get the kids together and come enjoy an incredible Magic
show, lakeside! Hosted by the North Tahoe Business Association,
this fun filled evening will kick off with the family friendly magic
show, followed at 8pm with a hilarious Comedy Show put on by Tahoe
Comedy North. For more info on the event go to www.NTBAMainstreet.org,
or www.tahoecomedynorth.com |
North
Tahoe Conference Center
Kings Beach |
28
|
Lakeside's
"DJ Street Dance Party"
Come enjoy the great sights and sounds of the "Space Cowboys
& the Unimog" Live Space Cowboys, & RIPE allstars DJ
dance show outside of Lakeside Pizza until 10pm, then the party
and DJ's move on inside for 21 and over, for late night DJ party
with ice blocking breakbeat and heartwarming house music. See if
you can keep up with this one! www.spacecowboys.com |
Lakeside
Pizza
Tahoe City, behind Safeway |
28
|
Sugar
Bowl presents the SF Indie Film Festival
The world-renowned film festival heads for higher ground, screening
4 independent films at Sugar Bowl's Judah Lodge over the weekend.
Catch "yet to be released" studio films and off-the-radar
independent gems after a day on the slopes! More info at www.sfindie.com
and/or www.sugarbowl.com |
Sugar
Bowl Resort
Donner Summit |
| SUNDAY
MARCH 1 |
|
1
|
Tahoe
Nordic Search & Rescue's "Great Ski Race"
Cross Country Ski Racers from all over the world will embark
on the 33rd Annual Great Ski Race. The 30 km race begins at the
Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City, and goes up andOver the
ridges to end at the Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee. The Great
Ski Race is one of theLargest Nordic ski races west of the Mississippi!
It is the main fundraising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search
and Rescue Team, a non-profit organization.
Website |
Start:
Tahoe XC - Tahoe City
Finish: Truckee |
|
1
|
Snowbomb
Presents the Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour-Slopestyle
Check out this SnowBomb Competition, and see who's got the best
moves in this Slopestyle competition. This Tour showcases local
talent in over 12 events per season and awards more than $25,000
in cash and prizes. Sponsors include: Under Armour, Volkl, Burton
& Bern |
Diamond
Peak Ski Area
Incline Village |
|
1
|
“Wacky
Winter Bowling” sponsored by Tahoe City Downtown Association
Get Ready! Fly down the “bowling lane” on a snow saucer
and take out as many giant bowling pins as you can during the Wacky
Winter Bowling in Tahoe City @ the Tahoe City Golf Course. Helmets
required for all sledders and participants 18 and under. Helmets
available at event. Saucers provided. Age groups for participating
are: 5-11, 12-17, 18 & Up. Lots of craz fun to be had by all!
Proceeds to benefit the Tahoe City Downtown Association.
Register at visittahoecity.com,
or call (530) 583-3348 at 9am on the day of the event! |
Tahoe
City Golf Course
Behind Bank of America in Tahoe City.
More info: (530) 583-3348 |
|
1
|
Tahoe
City Golf Course's "Dog Pull"
This great classic event is back again at the Tahoe City
Golf Course! This is such a great place for all Ages to watch, as
well as participate with their pooches! Come to see all the variety
of sizes and shapes of dogs that participate in this Big Pull! Fun
prizes for dogs, along with dog tag “prizes” to proudly
wear around town to show off! For more info, email: tcgc@sbcglobal.net.
Proceeds to benefit The Pet Network of Incline Village. |
Tahoe
City Golf Course
Behind Bank of America
|
1
|
Tahoe
City PUD presents the Snowball Softball Tournament
It's time to test out your Softball skills in the snow!
Bring your mitt and have fun…Tahoe style! The first 6 teams
to sign up through the TCPUD will compete in a one-day, single elimination
tournament at Conners Field. Proceeds from the event will benefit
the Kidz Club/Teen Center at Ridout Community Center. Sign ups at
(530) 583-3440 x 10 |
Conners
Field
Tahoe City.
375 Grove Street |
1
|
A
Cat Fight - Fat Cat Cafe'
Come join in the fun at one of the Funnest & Craziest
events of the year! Wear your cutest, funniest, or sexiest cat costume
and “scratch” your opponent with our padded pummel sticks!
Prizes will also be awarded for costumes ,including a $100 gift
certificate to the Fat Cat! You’ll definitely want to fight
for that prize, as the food at Fat Cat is out of this world! Space
is limited so sign up at the Fat Cat Café soon! Proceeds
to benefit The Humane Society. |
Fat
Cat Cafe'
Tahoe City.
(530) 583-3355 |
|
1
|
Sunnyside
Luau
This authentic Hawaiian luau features an all-you-can-eat
buffet with great Hawaiian dishes, as well as some great drink specials.
Proceeds benefit the North Tahoe High School Scholarship Fund.
Website |
Sunnyside
Resort 1850 West Lake Blvd, 2 miles south of Tahoe City.
583-7200 |
| MONDAY
MARCH 2 |
|
2
|
Jake's
Mardi Gras Party
This party is a New Orleans style theme party featuring Crescent
City Cuisine, Hurricane Punches, Bawdy Costumes, Live music and
Beads, Beads, Beads!! For more info, call (530) 583-0188 or visit
www.jakestahoe.com
|
Jake's
on the Lake
Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.
583-0188 |
2
|
The
Tourist Club presents "The Fastest Bartender Contest"
Come join in the fun as this event comes back this year, and in
Truckee!! See if you can outpour your fellow bartenders at this
competition, and show off your mixology skills! |
Tourist
Club 10110 Donner Pass Rd- Historic Downtown Truckee |
| TUESDAY
MARCH 3 |
|
3
|
Pete
'n Peters Bar Game Olympics presented by Southern Comfort
Come enjoy a fun evening of Pool, Shuffle-board, foosball
& dice. Great Prizes for the top 3 Teams! More info call (530)
583-2400. 21 & over . |
Pete
'N Peters
395 North Lake Blvd Tahoe City.
583-2400. |
| WEDNESDAY
MARCH 4 |
|
4
|
Sunnyside's
"Famous Fish Taco Night"
Come join in this "local's" favorite…1/2 price Famous
tacos and beer specials! More info (530) 583-7200 |
Sunnyside
Resort
1850 W. Lake Blvd. 2 miles S. or Tahoe City.
(530) 583-7200 |
4
|
Fat
Cat Cafe's 'Cat's Meow Martini Party'
Get your Martini on with great drink specials and amazing appetizers!
Cocktail attire requested! This will be one of those great nights
to actually dress up in Tahoe, so get your outfits now! Space limited
…so make sure to purchase your tickets ahead at the Fat Cat!
|
Fat
Cat Cafe'
Tahoe City
(530) 583-3355 |
| THURSDAY
MARCH 5 |
5
|
Blue
Agave's "Noche Loca'
This night will have a progressive series of fun games
including: basketball, bowling, putting, Bean bag toss, pool table
trick shots, and much, much more! Great prizes and FREE to all!
(530) 583-8113 |
Blue
Agave Restaurant,
Tahoe City.
583-8113
|
|
5
|
Taco
Feed & Pro Patroller's Race
Support your Patrol team at the annual Pro Patroller's
Race. Paired with Homewood's popular taco feed, you won't want to
miss this event. |
Homewood
Mountain Resort
(530) 525-2992
|
|
5
|
Pete
& Peter's 'Fastest Server Contest'
Come see your favorite “Servers” of all kinds
battle against each through the obstacle course, and onto the "posing
platform" to win the title of “best” on the North
Shore of the Lake! Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Signup at
Pete 'n Peter's ahead of time! |
Pete
& Peter's
395 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City.
530-583-2400
|
| FRIDAY
MARCH 6 |
6
|
Geo-Snow
Quest Adventure
Hosted by the Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP).
Learn how to use GPS, Maps and avalanche beacons in this snowbound
adventure quest. Participants of all ages search on skis for clue
caches hidden around the trails of the Tahoe Cross Country Center.
Win prizes and stay to have hot cocoa in the Winter Discovery Center
Yurt after the Quest. Great Family Fun!! For more info contact christing@4swep.org.
|
Tahoe
Cross-Country Center
Highlands, 2mi east of Tahoe City |
|
6
|
Bridgetender's
2nd Annual Rib-Fest
Come on in to enjoy the great Ribs at the BT, for this
2nd Annual Rib Fest! An outdoor extravaganza of BBQ’d Ribs
takes place on the outside patio & bar of the BT. It’s
like being in a snow cave, with lots of great ribs & drink to
be had by all! Proceeds to benefit the Chris Park Memorial Scholarship
Foundation |
Bridgetender
Bar & Grill
South side of Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City.
530.583.3342 |
|
6
|
Kings
Beach 'Dragon Snow Sculpture' Unveiling
Come see the final “Snow Sculpture” that has
been being constructed all week long at the Beach, by local resident
Jeremiah Johnson and his crew of snow sculptors. The transformation
of the Snow into the “final sculpture” will be fun to
see all week long, so make sure to stop by and watch! KIDS! Look
for the Coloring Contest in the Tahoe World pull out section, and
bring it down for judging At 4pm. Prizes and lots of fun! |
Downtown
Kings Beach |
|
6
|
Joe
King Poker Tournament
Produced by the North Tahoe Business Association
Kings Beach came to be in 1925 when Joe King allegedly
acquired the land after an all-night poker game. Joe took his poker
winnings to develop Kings Beach from 5 small cabins to a flourishing
funky beach town. Relive the 1920's and try your luck at becoming
the Honorary Mayor of Kings Beach at the 2nd Annual Joe King Poker
Tournament (Texas Hold-em tournament). www.ntbamainstreet.org. Proceeds
to benefit the North Tahoe Business Association.
Website |
Tahoe
Biltmore
Crystal Bay, NV |
|
6
|
Punk
Rock Karaoke
Get on your leather chokers and studded wristbands baby,
and come on out and put on a screamin' good show for all to see
at the Tourist Club in Truckee!! Yes folks, it's Punk Rock Karaoke,
so you can be any of the good 'ol screamin punk rockers tonight!
|
Tourist
Club Downtown Truckee |
| SATURDAY
MARCH 7 |
|
7
|
Pancake
for Playgrounds 2009! Community EXPO
North Tahoe PUD Recreation and Parks Commission Pancake Breakfast
and Community EXPO! N.Tahoe Conference Ctr Join your neighbors in
supporting a new playground while eating delicious pancakes, strawberries,
sausages and all the fixins’, coffee and OJ at this SnowFest!
Tradition. This year, the proceeds will go to the Playground Project
through the Friends of the Park Fund for a new Playground which
will have separate play areas for children age ranges 0-5 and 5-12.
This will Replace play equipment in the North Tahoe Regional Park
that was removed due to non-compliance with current safety guidelines.
www.ntpud.org |
North
Tahoe Conference Center Kings Beach
8318 N. Lake Blvd. |
|
7
|
'Dress
Up Your Dog Contest'
A local’s favorite is back this year, sponsored by the Truckee
North Tahoe Transportation Mgmt Association. The dress up your dog
contest will have several categories this year, along with a Grand
prize doing to the “Best Dressed Transit Dog”! Come
bring your pooch and support this fun event!
www.laketahoetransit.com.
Proceeds to benefit TNT-TMA, SnowFest, & NTBA. |
North
Tahoe Conference Center Kings Beach
8318 N. Lake Blvd. |
|
7
|
Java
Hut's 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tourney
Show off your "style and grace" at the 2nd Annual "DodgeBall
Tourney"! This fun filled sporting event will consist of teams
of 6-10 persons. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Team as
well as Dodge Ball Champs! Advanced sign ups suggested, but not
required. Forms available at Java Hut in Kings Beach. (530)546-0602.
Proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Club |
Kings
Beach
On the beach behind Java Hut |
|
7
|
Squaw
Village Neighbourhood Co. presents
"Doggie Agility Course of Snow"
Tails by the Lake & the Village @ Squaw are hosting this fun
& crazy doggie agility race this year! This event features a
dog agility course made entirely out of snow. Instead of cones to
weave, your pup will maneuver a line of fire hydrants made of snow.
Next, he’ll run through a tunnel of snow, jump bone shaped
hurdles and finish up over a snow made ramp. The agility course
is nothing like you have ever seen, and is a Great way to close
out the week long festivities of SnowFest! Prizes for 1st, 2nd,
& 3rd places. Proceeds to benefit The Humane Society of
Truckee-Tahoe. www.thevillageatsquaw.com |
Village
at Squaw Valley
Village Courtyard |
|
7
|
Kings
Beach 'Winter Celebration Snowfest Parade'
Come out for the SnowFest! Closing Weekend Parade, presented by
the North Tahoe Business Association. This parade has grown tons
in the past few years and is definitely not something to be missed.
Lots of color, beads, and fun to be had by all! To participate,
call the NTBA office at (530)546-9000 or go the website at www.ntbamainstreet.org |
Downtown
Kings Beach |
|
7
|
Caliente's
After-Parade Party
Come see what all the “heats” about Southwest South
of the Border at the after parade party @ the new Caliente! www.calientetahoe.com.
Enjoy the famous “chucacabras”, and all the “post
parade” festivities, with promos, and lots of Fun by all!.
Website |
Caliente!
Restaurant
East end of Kings Beach. 8791 N. Lake Blvd
(530) 546-1000 |
7
|
1st
Annual Ta-Hoe Nalu "Arctic Standup Paddleboard Race"
Come on out and get your chill on for this NEW Annual SnowFest event!
A 1 mile Stand-Up Paddle Sprint Race, on Lake Tahoe….and YES,
in March!! Ages-18 +. www.ta-hoenalu.com
|
Captain
Jon's
Tahoe Vista |
| SUNDAY
MARCH 8 |
|
8
|
River
Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest
Twelve invited teams build themed snow sculptures to be
judged! Prizes awarded to the best teams. There is definitely some
creativity going on at this one! Everyone looks forward to this
final day event! Live music, BBQ & drink specials. info@riverranchlodge.com
info@riverranchlodge.com
Website |
River
Ranch Hwy 89 and Alpine Meadows Road
(530) 583-4264 |
|
8
|
4th
Annual Tahoe Donner Association 'I-dida-Run'
This Donner Party themed dog pull race will pit dogs against
dogs while pulling covered wagon sleds over a course. This is in
a beautiful, safe environment and you can either view it from the
comfort of the pub or under the heaters on the deck. Proceeds
to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe & The National
Kidney Foundation in the memory of John Carr. www.tahoedonnerassociation.com |
The
Lodge Restaurant In Tahoe Donner at 12850 Northwoods Ave.
(530) 587-9424 |
|
|
|
|
Note: All events subject to change or cancellation without notice. |
