North Lake Tahoe Snowfest
- Feb 29 - Mar 10, 2024
- Various Venues
- Website
Forty mountain-town events located in Tahoe City & Kings Beach.
Check with Snowfest for rescheduled events due to the winter storms. www.tahoesnowfest.org
North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST is one of the largest winter mountain festivals on the west coast. Our annual event celebrates the best of North Lake Tahoe and all it has to offer by showcasing the relationships between the North Lake Tahoe community and the people who visit. Our mission is to support local nonprofits, public programs, student organizations, and scholarships, through the production of our unique ten-day festival.
Garwoods Kick-off / King and Queen Coronation w/ The Blues Monsters
The Tradition continues with our Garwood’s SNOWFEST Kick off Party. Thanks to Tom and his crew for starting every event off right with a Raging Party that sets the tone for all the rest. The Blues Monsters will be rocking the night away so “PUT ON YOUR DANCING SHOES”!! Also we will be crowning this years SNOWFEST KING & QUEEN so don’t forget to get online and support your favorite candidates.
Buy Tickets Online Here for $45 TICKETS AT THE DOOR $50
Tickets include: Food, Music, Wet Woodies, Beer, Wine and collector edition beads.
Music by The Blues Monsters http://www.thebluesmonsters.com/
SNOWFEST Fireworks w/ The NOMADS live music food from CAFE ZENON and BIG BLUE BBQ Food Truck!
We will be kicking off the celebration with a bang on Tuesday, March 5th at the Tahoe City Golf Course with a Firework show and live music featuring The NOMADS N. Lake Tahoe’s premier rock band. Music will kick it off at 5:30 Fireworks approx. 7pm.
Garwood’s 35th Annual Polar Bear Swim
Register for The 35th Annual Polar Bear Swim
Pete ‘n Peters Post Parade Party
Come on in after the Tahoe City SNOWFEST Parade, warm up and hang with all your favorite people. Pete ‘n Peters Post Parade Party has been a mainstay of SNOWFEST for generations!!
Pete & Peter’s – https://www.petenpeters.com/
Tahoe Art Haus & The Tahoe Tap Haus Brewfest- benefiting Shane McConkey Foundation
PINTS & PIES- TCNS- Winter Party
Fund Raiser for TCNS (Tahoe City Nursery School ) Music by the musicians of Jenni Charles! Good Food from Pints & Pies. Silent Auction, Come support TCNS !
Tahoe City Dog Pull Hosted by Alpine Power Equip, benefiting Palisades Avalanche Dogs
Sunnyside Luau-Proceeds to Benefit Sierra Community House
Aloha SNOWFEST. Come join us for a “Hawaiian Luau” style menu and enjoy lake views that rival anything in the world. Sunnyside Annual Luau will feature Hawaiian Style Pupus , entries and Drinks. Wear your best Hawaiian style digs and bring your Aloha Spirt.
Contact Sunnyside directly for info on menu and seating.
Za’s 9th Annual Clam Bake! benefiting N. Lake Tahoe Snowfest
Come on in and enjoy Za’s Traditional Clambake and the best views on the lake in Tahoe City, CA. $30 per plate includes – 1 lbs steamed clams,1/2 chicken, corn and potatoes. Purchase tickets directly through Za’s. Learn more about North Lake Tahoe SnowFest events in 2023 – TahoeSnowFest.org
Tahoe Wine Collective-“Wine & Art ” – Tahoe Lake Elementary PTO
Rosie’s Black Out Bingo
Rosie’s is back w/ Black Out Bingo come on out and try to fill your card for drinks and prizes.
Pete ‘n Peter’s Bar Olympics
Teams play a combo of bar games from pool, shuffleboard to darts for the rare chance of being this years Champion of Pete ‘n Peters Bar Olympics. Bring your A-Game and a few of your friends for one of SNOWFEST longest running events.
SIGN UP AT PETE ‘N PETERS ONLY. SPOTS FILL UP SO GET IN AND GET ON THE LIST!!!!!
White Cap Pizza- Oyster Night
Wednesday March 6th 2024 4:00pm – 8:00pm
White Cap Pizza, 8290 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143, USA map
Oysters till they’re gone!! Beer and wine specials $tbd.
West Shore Market Cornhole Tournament benefiting Chris Park Scholarship Fund -MOVED TO RIDEOUT REC CENTER!!!
Join us for The 5th annual West Shore Market Cornhole Tournament!
MOVED TO RIDEOUT REC CENTER!!!! Dates: March 8th 4pm-10pm, 16 teams of 2 people will compete in a double elimination bracket tournament. 1 day only tournament starts at 4:00pm SHARP!
Milk Jug Curling Wednesday Qualifying – DAY 2 – Hosted by Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD
Hosted by Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD
Event Description: Curling on the Tahoe City ice rink – teams of 4 compete to see who can slide their milk jugs across the ice to a target to gain points. Play begins with each team sliding one jug, the team with the jug farthest from the target then slides until they better the other teams closest jug. Play continues in that format until all 8 jugs (4 per team) have been played. multiple rounds are played until one team reaches 15 points win by 2 or until time runs out.
Scoring: only the team with the jug closest to the target gets points. They also get points if any of their other jugs are closer to the target then any of the other teams jugs (if blue has 2 jugs closer than any red jugs then blue gets two points. If a team gets all 4 of their jugs inside of the best one of the other team they get a total of 5 points.)
Tickets must be purchased online for each team of 4 for Monday (7-11pm) or Wednesday (7-11 pm) qualifying with the finals on Friday, March 4th starting at 7pm.
$200 ticket includes 4 person team. Ticket price includes curling entry and Friday Brat and Fondue Party for all participants
Please join us on Friday, March 4th for the finals and a party for all located at Tahoe City Winter Sports Park & Cafe Zenon. (No tickets required for Friday)
Learn more about North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST – TahoeSnowFest.org
Tahoe Tap Haus 1st Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest
Snowfest PROM NIGHT!!! Sponsored by Brix Graphics and Hartline Construction -benefiting The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
PROM for all – for any of you that missed your senior prom or would like a re-due. Come on out to the Tahoe City Winter Sports Park to relive your “Glory Days” Go out to a fancy dinner at one of our local eateries and come join us to dance, and skate the night away. Please send us your prom pics to put up on social media just for fun to info@tahoesnowfest.org
Prom Attire preferred , Punch, Dancing and Ice skating. $25 per person – Benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
Wine N Ice Sculpture Competition
Jake’s on the Lake, Snowfest So Fresh Benefiting North Tahoe Search and Rescue
Hi All, come one come all to Jake’s “SNOWFEST SO FRESH” Live Music and Sushi!! Hours tba, excited to bring back our successful event from last year. Handrolls, sashimi, and Japanizes inspired tapas.
Milk Jug Curling FINALS – Hosted by and benefiting Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUDTH
Milk Jug Curling Finals
Hosted by Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD
Event Description: Curling on the Tahoe City ice rink – teams of 4 compete to see who can slide their milk jugs across the ice to a target to gain points. Play begins with each team sliding one jug, the team with the jug farthest from the target then slides until they better the other teams closest jug. Play continues in that format until all 8 jugs (4 per team) have been played. multiple rounds are played until one team reaches 15 points win by 2 or until time runs out.
Scoring: only the team with the jug closest to the target gets points. They also get points if any of their other jugs are closer to the target then any of the other teams jugs (if blue has 2 jugs closer than any red jugs then blue gets two points. If a team gets all 4 of their jugs inside of the best one of the other team they get a total of 5 points.)
Tickets must be purchased online for each team of 4 for Monday, March 6th (7-11pm) or March 8th Wednesday (7-11 pm) qualifying with the finals on Friday, March 10th starting at 7pm.
$200 ticket includes 4 person team: Ticket price covers curling entry and Friday Brat and Fondue Party for all participants.
Please join us for the finals and a party for all located at Tahoe City Winter Sports Park & Cafe Zenon. (No tickets required for Friday)
Learn more about North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST – TahoeSnowFest.org
6th Annual Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament benefiting Gateway Mountain Center- Big Blue BBQ Food Truck /Cafe Zenon
6th Annual Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament
100% of Proceeds benefit Gateway Mountain Center.
Tee times available on March 9, 2022 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. $200 per team (no single entries). Teams of 5 players.
The tournament is a nine hole scramble best ball format with teams of 5 players. Snow golf is played with a tennis ball and each player is allowed three clubs (bring your own clubs & tennis balls). Skis or snowshoes are welcome but not required. Outrageous Caddyshack/Hot Dog the Movie inspired golf attire is encouraged. Food and drinks available at Cafe Zenon. Additional eats by Big Blue BBQ . COME HUNGRY!!!
This event will sell out, please sign up in advance.
Reserve a tee time online HERE
Alaskan Open Proudly Sponsored by:
AdventureSmith Explorations – Expedition Cruises & Wilderness Adventures to exotic locations worldwide.
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park – one of a kind, all-inclusive winter recreation facility where you can cross country ski, sled, snowshoe, and ice skate at one location with a full service bar, restaurant and lodge – all for one admission price.
North Tahoe PUD Pancake Breakfast
The North Tahoe Public Utility District is proud to host the annual Kings Beach Pancake Breakfast before the Kings Beach parade. This year’s breakfast will be held at the North Tahoe Event Center and we are excited to welcome the community back to this wonderful venue! $10 adults $5 Kids Tickets available at the door.
Will feature KIDS activities
Register in advance at northtahoerecreation.com
Kings Beach SnowFest Parade
2023 Kings Beach SnowFest! Parade
The small town, big time parade brings smiles and joy as it travels east on Highway 28 along the beautiful north shore of Lake Tahoe. The parade will start at Secline Street and end at Racoon Street. The announcing stand and judges table will be next to the King Building near the Bear Street Roundabout.
Be advised that Hwy 28 will be closed from the intersection of Hwy 267 to Fox St. during the parade.
Learn more: https://northtahoebusiness.org/kings-beach-snowfest-parade/
Tahoe National Brewing Co. Presents TBD
I-Did-A-Run Dog Race Benefit for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort
Dogs of all shapes and sizes compete in this entertaining, timed dog pull race which raises money for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
About this event: Dogs of all breeds and sizes compete against the clock, pulling sleds over a snow-covered course across four weight divisions; 0-25 pounds, 26-50 pounds, 51-75 pounds, and “heavy weight” at 75 pounds and over. Prizes are awarded to the fastest competitor in each division with a trophy for the overall winner.
The entry fee is $25 per dog and includes a goody bag for the competing pooch. Check in begins at 12:30 and the races begin at 1:00 PM
Participants and spectators will have the opportunity to win great prizes through a raffle with proceeds directly benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Over a dozen of prizes are up for grabs with more to be added, including cross country and downhill ski tickets, rounds of golf, gift certificates to local retailers and restaurants, and much more. Raffle tickets are just $1 each; those who buy five raffle tickets will receive a sixth ticket for free. Winners do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the event, prior to the drawing.
For more information, email Ali Kovach at akovach@tahoedonner.com or call 530-587-9424.