LAKE TAHOE RECREATION & SIGHTSEEING

• Tahoe Rim Trail - Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding
• The Flume Trail - One of Tahoe's most well known biking trails.
• The Thunderbird Lodge - Explore the magical multi-building Thunderbird Lodge, a National Register Historic District, nestled between pine forests and granite boulders on the pristine shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe.
• The Mark Twain Cultural Center - is dedicated to providing entertainment, educational and cultural experiences for the North Lake Tahoe community and our guests.

LAKE TAHOE EVENTS CALENDAR
March | April | May | June | July | August

Mar 1, 2011
55+ Snowshoe & Lunch, Incline Village, NV
10:00am-2:00pm Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID Senior Programs for a light to moderate hike

Mar 1, 2011
A Scientist’s View of Changes at the Bottom of Lake Tahoe
5:30 pm-8:00 pm Join Annie Caires in an exploration of the deepest areas of Lake Tahoe at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, Nevada

Mar 3, 2011
Kick Off to The 30th Annual Snowfest at Garwoods Grill & Pier
5pm Come on out and support the 30th Annual SnowFest.

Mar 4 - 14, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ 10 Days of Fun, Sun, Snow, Fireworks, Parties, Parades, Events, all over North Lake Tahoe
Enjoy on-snow events at resorts like Squaw Valley USA, Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Diamond Peak, and Northstar-at-Tahoe

Mar 4, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest Northshore Nights at Garwoods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, CA;
4:30pm - 9:30pm

Mar 4, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest Queen Coronation at Squaw Valley USA, Base Area
6pm

Mar 4, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest Opening Night Ceremonies at the base of Squaw Valley USA
6:30pm Catch the FREE Nightrider Bus to Squaw Valley tonight

Mar 4, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ Olympic Plaza's Full House Opening Night Party at Squaw Valley USA
7:30pm The party gets started immediately at the Olympic House/Plaza Bar

Mar 4, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ 2nd Annual 80s Retro Dance Party at the Cornice Cantina, Center Building of Squaw Valley USA
9pm Ages 21+. You know you miss wearing your favorite clothes from the 80's

Mar 4, 2011
STC at Auld dubliner, Olympic Valley, CA
9 pm STC progressive rock and funk

Mar 5, 2011
Winter Beach Party at Tahoe Donner Ski Area, Truckee, CA 
Noon Join Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area for some tropical fun

Mar 5, 2011
STC at Fat Cat Café, Tahoe City, CA
9 pm STC progressive rock and funk

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ North Tahoe Firefighter's Assn. Pancake Breakfast, Tahoe City Firestation
7am-11am Come join in the fun and support our local Firefighter's Association

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ Rosie's Parade Watching Party, Tahoe City, CA
11am Come grab a drink and hunker down to watch the Tahoe City SnowFest!

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ Tahoe City Snowfest Parade, Tahoe City, CA
11:30am - 12:30pm See Tahoe's wackiest and wildest strut

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ Blue Agave Parade Central, Tahoe City, CA
11:30am-12:30pm

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ Paint the Beat at North Tahoe Art Center, Tahoe City, CA
12:30pm North Tahoe Arts and the BEAR League invite children of all ages to stop by the Community Center immediately after the parade and paint a wooden bear.

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ Pete n' Peters Post Parade Party, Tahoe City
12:30pm Join in all the fun at Pete's for drink specials

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ Polar Bear Swim at Garwoods Grill & Pier, Carnelian Bay, CA
2:30pm Participants compete in a swimming race

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest ~ Snowfest Alpine Club Party at Alpine Meadows Ski Area
3pm-7pm Located in the Main Lodge at the Last Chair Bar & Restaurnt

Mar 5, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Snow-Down Party with the Space Cowboys at Lakeside Pizza, Tahoe City, CA
9pm Apres-Ski San Francisco style.

Mar 6, 2011
SnowBomb Sick N Twisted Big Air Freestyle Tour at Alpine Meadows - Big Air
The most renowned amateur competition series in the Sierra.

Mar 6, 2011
35th Annual Great Ski Race - Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Fundraiser from Tahoe City to Truckee, CA
9am Team members along with community supporters organize The Great Ski Race

Mar 6, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Polar Plunge at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, NV
10am Plungefest is NOT a swim but rather a PARTY.

Mar 6, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Tahoe City Downtown Association's Wacky Winter Bowling
11am

Mar 6, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Tahoe City Golf Course Presents i'ts 4th Annual Dog Pull
11am - Pre-Registration Recommended. Entry fee required

Mar 6, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Sunnyside's Famous Luau (2 miles south of Tahoe City, CA)
4pm This authentic Hawaiian Luau features an all-u-can-eat Hawaiian Buffet

Mar 6, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Prohibition Pub Crawl at the Bridgetender, Tahoe City, CA
4pm-9pm $5 for Prohibition speakeasy card.

Mar 6, 2011
Learn to Ski & Ride at Squaw Valley USA
9 AM First time skiers and snowboarders are eligible for discounts

Mar 7, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Tahoe City PUD' Yukigassen Snowball Fight/Contest
Rideout Community Center, Tahoe City, CA

Mar 7, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Annual Jake's Mardi Gras Party, 
Tahoe City, Ca

Mar 7, 2011
Mike Gordon 
Crystal Bay Club Casino, Crystal Bay, NV

Mar 8, 2011
Learn to Ski Package at Squaw Valley
All day Squaw Valley USA is happy to announce the Learn to Ski and Ride Days

Mar 8, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Yukigassen Snowbll Fight Contest
Rideout Community Center, Tahoe City, CA

Mar 8, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Cornice Cantina's Sundeck Ski Race, Sqauw Valley, CA
4:30pm Put on the "One piece ski suit" and strap on the "sample skis"

Mar 8, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~Homewood Pro Patrol & Taco Fee, West Shore, CA
4:30pm - 10:30pm Ski Patrol race

Mar 8, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Pete 'n Peter's Bar Game Olympics
Tahoe City, CA

Mar 9, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Broomball Tournament
Resort at Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley, CA

Mar 9, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Bark-a-Thon Karaoke Contest
Blue Agave, Tahoe City, CA

Mar 9, 2011
The New Mastersounds at Crystal Bay Club and Casino, Crystal Bay, NV 
9 pm

Mar 10 - 11, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ TCPUD's Snowball Softball Tournament, Conners Field, Tahoe City, CA
6pm-10pm Double elimination snowball softball

Mar 10, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ Pete 'n Peter's Fastest Server Contest
Tahoe City, CA

Mar 11, 2011
Reno Bighorns vs Utah Flash
7 p.m. at the Reno Events Center. For more information visit www.renobighorns.com

Mar 12, 2011
Reno Bighorns vs Utah Flash
7 p.m. at the Reno Events Center. Sacramento Kings Affilliation Night! Cowbell Giveaway to 1,000 fans!! For more information visit www.renobighorns.com

Mar 12, 2011
Silver Belt Banzai at Sugar Bowl Resort
Silver Belt Race with added modern ski-cross/boarder-x twist

Mar 12, 2011
Ski with Jonny Moseley at Squaw Valley USA
2PM ski a few laps with Olympic Gold Medalist

Mar 12, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! TNT/TMA's Dress Up Your Dog Contest
North Tahoe Event Center, Kings Beach, CA

Mar 12, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! Kings Beach Winter Celebration Parade
Post parade festivities

Mar 12, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! New Kidzone bump and Jump Hanger Party, Truckee Tahoe Airport
7-11pm Come out and support the Kidzone Museum

Mar 13, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ River Ranch's Snow Sculpting Contest, Tahoe City, CA
12pm-4pm You can have an all around fun day next to the Truckee River

Mar 13, 2011
30th Annual Snowfest! ~ 7th Annual Tahoe Donner Association, Ididarun
1pm This Donner Party themed dog pull race

Mar 14, 2011
Alpine Meadows College Week Festivities with DJs and More
9am - 5pm Spring Break festivities

Mar 15, 2011
55+ Snowshoe & Lunch
Incline Village, NV

Mar 16, 2011 
Reno Bighorns vs Erie Bayhawks
7 p.m. at the Reno Events Center. For more information visit www.renobighorns.com

Mar 16, 2011
Umphrey's McGee Crystal Bay Club and Casino, Crystal Bay, NV. 
9PM progressive rock jam band

Mar 16, 2011
BioDiesel/Wyllys at Crystal Bay Club and Casino, the Red Room, Crystal Bay, NV.
9 pm

Mar 18, 2011
2nd Annual Take the Lake ~ Jumpline Competition 
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

Mar 18, 2011
Guided Moonlight Snowshoe Tours at Squaw Valley
5PM

Mar 18, 2011
Database
Crystal Bay Club and Casino, Crystal Bay, NV

Mar 19, 2011
SnowBomb Sick N Twisted Freestyle Tour at Sugar Bowl - Rail Jam
Sugar Bowl

Mar 19, 2011
Full Moon Snowshoe Adventure, Tahoe Vista, CA 
Full Moon Trek with TahoeAdventureCompany.com

Mar 19 - 20, 2011
Take the Lake - Jumpline Competition
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort presents a progressive spring getaway

Mar 19, 2011
Alpine Meadows Spring Music Series begins - Free Concerts
12pm - 3pm The Alpine Spring Music Series features live music every weekend

Mar 19, 2011
Adventure Slide Show with Athletes at Squaw Valley USA
8PM Come to the Plaza Bar to see athletes share their favorite moments

Mar 22, 2011
55+ Snowshoe & Lunch, Incline Village, NV
10:00am-2:00pm Trek

Mar 25, 2011
Alpine Meadows Disabled Sports Ability Race
9am - 4pm The Phil Bocks Memorial Ability Challenge ski race

Mar 25 - 27, 2011
Advanced Ski Clinics at Squaw Valley USA
9AM The Advanced Skiing Clinic

Mar 25, 2011
Disabled Sports ~ Ski Race at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort
8:30am - 5:00pm An exciting ski race honoring Wounded Warriors

Mar 26, 2011
200 Foot Banana Split Extravaganza
Tahoe Donner Downhill, Truckee, CA

Mar 26, 2011
18th Annual Disabled Sports Ability Bash
Alpine Meadows Resort

Mar 26, 2011
Disabled Sports - Banquet and Big Band
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort

Mar 26, 2011
Zach Deputy at Crystal Bay Club and Casino, Crown Room, Crystal Bay, NV
5 pm Island infused drum n' bass and Gospel ninja soul

Mar 26, 2011
Galactic/Corey Henry/Cyril Neville/John Brown's Body at Crystal Bay Club and Casino, Crystal Bay, NV
5 pm Jazz, funk

Mar 26, 2011
Ben Fuller Fat Cat Cafe, Tahoe City, CA
5 pm Ben Fuller

Mar 26, 2011
Moksha at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort, Tahoe City, CA
5 pm Funk and rock show at Alpine Meadows

Mar 26, 2011
Guns for San Sebastian at Bar of America, Truckee, CA
Rock

Mar 29, 2011
55+ Snowshoe & Lunch, Incline Village, NV
10:00am-2:00pm Trek

Mar 29, 2011
Reno Bighorns vs Austin Toros. 
For more information visit www.renobighorns.com

APRIL

Apr 1, 2011 
55+ Snowshoe & Lunch, Incline Village, NV
10:00am-2:00pm Trekkers of all abilities are welcome to join IVGID Senior Programs for a light to moderate hike

Apr 1, 2011
Far West Ski Association 2011 Championships at Alpine Meadows 
9am - 4pm Including more than 15 California based ski clubs

Apr 2, 2011
SnowBomb Sick N Twisted Freestyle Tour at Squaw Valley USA - Slopestyle
Day Snowsport Events The Snowbomb Sick 'N' Twisted Freestyle Series, is the most renowned amateur competition series in the Sierra.

Apr 2, 2011
Peaks & Lagoons Spring Pool Party at Squaw Valley USA
12PM The Swimming Lagoon and Spa at High Camp is home to the best spring break party.

Apr 7, 2011
History of Lake Tahoe and the Comstock - Lecture, Incline Village, NV
6 pm Lecture by Mark McLaughlin "History of Lake Tahoe and the Comstock"

Apr 8-9, 11, 2011
Advanced Ski Clinics at Squaw Valley USA
9AM The Advanced Skiing Clinic emphasizes technical skiing at the highest level

Apr 9-10, 2011
IZSTYLE at Squaw Valley USA
ALL DAY Come visit the reverb eco village, where you can sample natural/organic food, ski & snowboard demos and the Bud Light concert series

Apr 9, 2011
Tournees French Film Festival - Closing Ceremony, Incline Village, NV
6-8PM The Tournees French Film Festival

Apr 10, 2011
SnowBomb Sick N Twisted Freestyle Tour at Alpine Meadows - Lil Air (Ages 10 and under) 
Day Snowsport Events The Snowbomb Sick ‘N’ Twisted Freestyle Series, the most renowned amateur competition series in the Sierra. This will be the tours ninth year and all proceeds go to Coogan Kelly Memorial Sholarship fund.

Apr 12, 2011
Tahoe Rim Trail Association-Trail Talks
11:30am-1:00pm Join the Tahoe Rim Trail Association for a one-hour Trail Talk.

Apr 15, 2011
Full Moon Snowshoe Adventure, Tahoe Vista, CA
Adventure Join us for one of our very special Full Moon Treks through the brisk mountain air and wintery forest.

Apr 17, 2011
Ice Bar Spring Bash at Alpine Meadows
12pm - 3:30pm Dig out the tank tops and sunscreen for the Ice Bar

Apr 23, 2011
Alpine Meadows Annual Snow Golf Tournament 
9am - 4pm A top-to-bottom snow golf course

Apr 23, 2011
Adventure Slide Show at Squaw Valley USA
8PM Come to the Plaza Bar to see athletes share their favorite moments

Apr 24, 2011
Beacon & Eggs at Alpine Meadows
12pm Combine an Easter egg hunt with an avalanche beacon search practice

Apr 24, 2011
Kids' Easter Egg Hunt; Adult All-Mountain Easter Egg Hunt at Alpine Meadows
12pm Guests will have the chance to comb the mountain for a golden egg containing a Midweek + Sunday Season Pass in the Adult Easter Egg Hunt.

Apr 30, 2011
Jeff Jones at the Village at Squaw Valley
9 pm

MAY

Events to be added soon.

JUNE

6/18/2011	Lake Tahoe 4 and 8 Hour Mountain Bike Race	4 and 8 hour mountain bike race. Enter as a solo or on a team of 2, 3 or 4.	Tahoe City, CA Burton Creek State Park	8:00AM
6/19/2011	Burton Creek 1/2 & Marathon Trail Run	A 1/2 and full marathon distance trail run.	Burton Creek State Park, Tahoe City, CA	9:00 AM
6/25/2011	XTERRA Tahoe City	Off-road triathlon: Swim, Mountain Bike, Trail Run	Tahoe City, CA	8:00 AM
6/26/2011	Run to Squaw	A 7.9 mile run from scenic Tahoe City, along the Truckee River to finish at majestic Squaw Valley.	Tahoe City and Squaw Valley	7:00 AM
JULY
7/4/2011	Run To The Beach	5 or 10K trail run from North Tahoe Regional Park to Kings Beach	Kings Beach, CA	8:00 AM
7/16/2011	Donner Lake Triathlon Expo	Triathlon Sports Expo and Kids Triathlon	Donner Lake,Truckee, CA	11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
7/16/2011	Donner Lake KIDS Triathlon	A KIDS triathlon for ages 4 to 15 with a focus on fun.	West End Beach Donner Lake Truckee, CA	8:00AM
7/17/2011	Donner Lake Triathlons	International and Sprint Distance Triathlons	Donner Lake, Truckee, CA	7:00 AM
7/30/2011	Lake Tahoe 36 hr Adventure Race	36 Hour Adventure Race in the awesome Sierra, Lake Tahoe and surrounding area.	California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe	TBA
AUGUST
8/13/2011	Lake Tahoe Open Water Swim	1/2 Mile, 1-Mile, 2-Mile Open Water Swim	Sugar Pine State Park, Lake Tahoe, CA	8:00 AM
8/14/2011	Lake Tahoe Triathlon	International and Sprint distance triathlon held at Sugar Pine State Park on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe.	Sugar Pine State Park (lake side) Lake Tahoe, CA	7:00AM
8/20/2011	Northstar Mountain Run	A 10k trail run from the Village At Northstar to the top of Mt. Pluto.	Northstar at Tahoe, Truckee, CA	9:00AM
8/27/2011	Big Blue 5 and 10K Trail Run	A 5 and 10k trail run through a beautiful course in Incline Village, NV	Incline Village, NV	9:00 Am
8/27/2011	XTERRA Lake Tahoe	Off-road triathlon: Swim, Mountain Bike, Trail Run	Incline Village, NV	8:00 AM
SEPTEMBER
9/17/2011	Tahoe Big Blue Adventure Race	6-12 Hour Multisport Race: kayak, mtb, trail run, navigation	Northstar at Tahoe, Truckee CA	8:00 AM
9/17/2011	Tahoe Big Blue Sprint Adventure Race	2-4 Hour Multisport Race: kayak, mtb, trail run	Northstar at Tahoe, Truckee CA	11:30 AM
9/18/2011	Emerald Bay Trail Run	7.5 Mile Trail Run	Emerald Bay & D.L. Bliss State Park, Tahoe	9:00 AM