March

Snow Festival
530-583-7167

This 10-day festival leaves nothing out! Several locations throughout and around Lake Tahoe will feature a variety of events such as on-snow events, parades, races, parties, concerts, theatre, wining and dining, children’s activities and so much more!

Annual St. Patrick’s Wine Tasting & Corned Beef Feed
775-588-1728

An Irish dinner you won’t soon forget with delicious corned beef, cabbage, baby carrots, baby roasted potatoes, mixed California greens salad, dinner rolls and Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecakes. A DJ will be providing music for guest to listen and dance too along with raffles and a silent auction.

May/June

Valhalla Renaissance Faire
415-354-1773

Two full weeks of fun will entice you with 7 acres of continuous entertainment on 4 stages, scores merchants, over 1000 actors, lance splitting jousting, live sword fighting, children’s games, educational demonstrations, jugglers, magicians, minstrel, food and beverage.

June

Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews, and Blues Festival
800-648-5966

Start this event off right with the Brew Fest Pub Crawl where you can sample eight brews in 4 different bars and win cash and prizes. On Saturday the streets will be filled with vendors from the best microbreweries around the world. The Eldorado is serving up grilled chicken, ribs and sausage fresh off the outdoor charbroil grill. Margaritas, daiquiris, soda, water, premium cigars, souvenir merchandise and live music will also be present.

Annual Wagon Train
530-644-3761

Take a journey back in time as you become an early pioneer riding in wagon trains, dressing in period clothing and relive the Great Western Migration. Call for more details and information.

Corvettes At Lake Tahoe
775-885-8360

Feast your eyes on some of the most beautiful corvettes around, new and old.

July

Annual Lake Tahoe Food & Wine Festival
800-468-2463

On Saturday some of the best wineries and restaurants in the area team up to provide delicious light fare paired with samples of fine wines that compliment each selection. On Sunday get ready for Blues, Brew & Barbeque as you sample the best in burgers, ribs and chicken along with the best local microbrews. Chances to win prizes and live music will top the event off. Call ahead for schedule and advance tickets.

Annual Lake Tahoe Festival of Fine Arts
775-588-1728

Step into the beauty of fine art in the area featuring a host of mediums including jewelry, print making, leather, metalwork, drawings, ceramics, fiber art, glass, wearable art, watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel painting, photography, mixed media, woodwork, sculpture and more.

July/August

Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival
530-583-3101

The Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival features many top artist and musical styles, including pop, classical, jazz, rock, Broadway and opera at several venues in Lake Tahoe. Great views of the lake, plenty of parking, fantastic seating and great food vendors add to this delightful experience.

August

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
800-74-SHOWS

The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival is located on the beach and features several performances during its five-week run. Food vendors are located onsite, however some folks bring wine and cheese, along with their beach chairs and blankets, and make it a special outing.

Annual Great Gatsby Festival
530-544-7383

The Great Gatsby Festival celebrates the 1920s through living history activities. The event features antique automobile displays, croquet demonstrations, raffles, live music, folks dressed in period clothing children’s games, contest and raffles.

Lake in the Sky Airshow
530-541-0480

Start your day with a pancake breakfast followed by an intriguing airshow, a large display of military and general aviation aircraft, a simulated helicopter rescue demonstration, sky dive demonstration and airplane rides.

September

Labor Day Lake Tahoe Great Sternwheeler Race
775-588-3508 or 530-541-3364

The Labor Day Lake Tahoe Great Sternwheeler Race brings out the rivalry between California and Nevada. Since Lake Tahoe straddles the state line, both states claim the lake as their own. This annual race pits a Nevada vessel against a California vessel, with thousands cheering them on from the beach sidelines.

Art Bark Fest – Animal Art & Wine Festival
877-464-3DOGS

The only festival of its kind combining fine wine and arts with the love of animals featuring a variety of arts and wine. Purchase tasting tickets to partake of animal themed wine tasting such as Graeser’s Winery’s 2002 Two Dog Vineyard Merlot and Mutt Lynch Winery’s Unleashed Chardonnay. Browse or purchase one of the many pieces of animal themed art from jewelry, crystal sculptures, oil to watercolor paintings.

Lake Tahoe Marathon
530-452-2844

The Lake Tahoe Marathon begins in Tahoe City, continues past Rubicon Bay and Emerald Bay, and ends at Pope Beach. During Marathon Week there will also be acclimation runs and informal fun runs (or jogs or walks) on some of Lake Tahoe’s favorite trails.

November

Valhalla Holiday Faire
530-541-4975

Get in the Holiday Spirit with 30 of the finest crafters and holiday boutiques selling unique gift items, seasonal crafts, decorations and ornaments. Santa himself will be present to visit with the little ones and take pictures. Many fine treats will also be available such as specialty cookies, chocolates, hot-spiced cider, warm mulled wine and hot chocolate.