An Annual Celebration Celebrating 41 Years

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.

Schedule:
Thursday March 2, 2023
5:00pm - 10:00pm: Garwoods Kick-off / King and Queen Coronation with 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.

Tickets
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/

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Location: Garwoods, 5000 N Lake Blvd, Carnelian Bay, CA 96140

Friday March 3, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm: SnowFest Fireworks with 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 Friday, March 3rd 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

https://www.facebook.com/thenomadsbandlaketahoe/

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Location: Tahoe City Golf Course, 251 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Saturday March 4, 2023
7:00am - 11:00am: North Tahoe Firefighters Assoc. PANCAKE BREAKFAST Tahoe City

Location: Tahoe City Fire Station-on Fairway, 222 Fairway Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145

11:30am - 12:30pm: Tahoe City SnowFest Parade
The Tahoe City Parade is back!! Sign up ( go to Parade Registration Tab on home page) to take part or come on out to watch as the best and brightest of N. Lake Tahoe compete to see who is the Best In Show ($1000.00 prize), Best Youth Entry, Most Tahoe, and Rookie of the Year! Theme again is Lake Tahoe Mountain Mardi-gras. Staging this year is at Tahoe Lake School Parking Lot and will be open to float prep and staging on Friday March 3rd at 5pm. Parade Route is from the Tahoe Lake School to The light at Hwy 28 and Hwy 89. There will be vendors at the Penny Bear Park w/ Snowfest Merch, other and info on non-profits supported by our events.

Location: Downtown Tahoe City, 500 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

12:00pm - 4:00pm: 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!!

Location: Pete 'n Peters, 395 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

12:30pm - 7:00pm: Tahoe Art Haus & The Tahoe Tap Haus Brewfest- benefiting Shane McConkey Foundation
It's the Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema and Tahoe Tap Haus' 4th annual Haus Brewfest, featuring eight local breweries and DJs on the Burning Man art car, Edna the Elephant . DJ's include Disco Terrorist, All Good Funk Alliance, Jimmy Dirt and the Headliner Fort Knox Five. Stick around for a laser light show after dark. Food and Bev vendors all day and of course there is everything else you could want at the Tap Haus and shops of the Cobblestone Center. All proceeds to benefit Shane McConkey Foundation.
Admission to the show is Free
But you will need to purchase a cup + drink tokens to participate in Brewfest ($ 20 Donation gets you limited silicon cup w/bev of your choice, $10 donation gets you regular cup w/bev of your choice after that all bev tokens $ 5 ).
Show starts after the Snowfest Parade at 12:30pm and goes until After Sunset
Show is all ages. Must be 21+ to buy a cup for Brewfest.

Location: Tahoe Tap Haus, 475 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Garwood's 34th Annual Polar Bear Swim
Join us for this years #polarbearswim on Saturday, March 4th at Garwoods Grill & Pier on Lake Tahoe.
And if you’re brave enough…

Time:
2:30pm swim
Check-in 1:30pm
Registration closes at 2:15pm

You can now sign up to swim in our 34rd Annual Polar Bear swim at @garwoodslaketahoe by visiting www.garwoods.com!

Come have fun with us during #laketahoes largest shrinkage event!

Sunday March 5, 2023
The Great Ski Race - Hosted by the Tahoe XC Center
Challenging you since 1977! One of the largest cross-country ski races west of the Mississippi, the Great Ski Race is the main fundraising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team, a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. This year start and finish at Tahoe XC and ski or snowshoe 26 kilometers. Race details can be found here. If you need a little motivation before registering, check out our Great Ski Race blog. This read will get you in the mood to race.

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Location: Tahoe City XC Center, 925 Country Club Dr, Tahoe City, CA 96145

11:00am - 12:00pm: Tahoe City Dog Pull Hosted by Alpine Power Equip, benefiting Palisades Avalanche Dogs
A live event providing drinks and facilities to host a dog pull event. A snow run will be made which will be fenced and staked with tools provided by the Tahoe City PUD. The weight of the dog will determine how much weight they pull. A prize bag will be awarded for each dog's weight class in their winning division.

$20/dog entry

All proceeds benefit Palisades Avalanche Dogs and a big thanks to Alpine Power Equipment for hosting!

Location: Pete & Peter's, 395 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

4:00pm - 8:30pm: Sunnyside Luau
Aloha SNOWFEST. Come join us for a "Hawaiian Luau"style menu and enjoy lake views that rival anything in the world.

Contact Sunnyside directly for info on menu and seating.

https://www.sunnysidelodge.com/

Location: Sunnyside Restaurant, 1850 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Monday March 6, 2023
5:00pm - 8:00pm: Za's 8th 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.

Location: Za's Lakefront, 120 Grove St, Tahoe City, CA 96145

7:00pm - 11:00pm: Milk Jug Curling Monday Qualifying - Day 1 - Hosted by and benefiting Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD
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 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.

Location: Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, 251 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Tuesday March 7, 2023
6:30pm - 8:30pm: Rosie's Black Out Bingo
Rosie's is back with Black Out Bingo come on out and try to fill your card for drinks and prizes.

Location: Rosie's Cafe, 571 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

7:00pm - 11:00pm: 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.

Location: Pete 'n peters, 395 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Wednesday March 8, 2023
9:15am - 11:15am: Tahoe Lake School Field Trip Day
Tahoe City 4th & 5th graders compete in Survivor style challenges to see which teams flag will be posted at the West Shore Market for the next year as winners of Snowfest Field Trip Day.

Location: Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, 251 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

12:00pm - 3:00pm: Wine N Ice Competition Hosted by Truckee River Winery benefiting Sierra Relief Kitchen
Come enjoy a glass of wine & watch as professional and amateurs take to the chain saws to create unique and creative ice sculptures.

Wine N Ice Competition

Location: Gatekeeper’s Museum, 130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

4:00pm - 10:00pm: West Shore Market Cornhole Tournament benefiting Chris Park Scholarship Fund
Join us for The 4th annual West Shore Market Cornhole Tournament!

16 teams of 2 people will compete in a double elimination bracket tournament. 1 day only tournament starts at 4:00pm SHARP!

Tickets: $100 per team with the winning team getting $400 + West Shore Market swag!

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Location:
West Shore Market, 1780 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145, USA  
Online Event Location: West Shore Market Cornhole Tournament

7:00pm - 11:00pm: Milk Jug Curling Wed Qualifying - DAY 2 - Hosted by Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD
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.)

$200 ticket includes 4 person team. Ticket price includes curling entry and Friday Brat and Fondue Party for all participants

Location: Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, 251 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Thursday March 9, 2023
Caliente- Chupacabra Thursday
Now that's a sweet surprise. Caliente's Chupacabra Thursday fits right in with the rest of the Snowfest Celebrations. Come on down and celebrate Kings Beach and all it has to offer Lakeside in the winter time is Beautiful!!!

Location: Caliente - 8791 North Lake Boulevard Kings Beach, CA 96143

6:00pm - 8:00pm: Tahoe National Brewing Co. Event
Location: Tahoe National Brewing Co., 850 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145,

6:30pm - 10:00pm: SnowFest PROM NIGHT!!!
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 Wintersports Park to relive your "Glory Days"

Location: Tahoe City Winter Sports Park

Friday March 10, 2023
4:00pm - 8:30pm: Jake's on the Lake
Hi All, come one come all to Jake's "SNOWFEST SO FRESH" sushi specials. Featuring the ever popular and amazing "Ike and Martin". Hand made rolls, edamame, poke, Japanese soup and more. Benefiting North Tahoe Search and Rescue. Order as you go menu.

Location: Jake's on the Lake, Tahoe City, 780 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, Ca 96145

5:00pm - 9:00pm: BridgeTender Ribfest benefiting Chris Park Scholarship Fund
Bridgetender Ribfest patrons each get a plate of ribs with all the fixings. Outside dining available.

$30/plate

Buy tickets online Here

Bridgetender Annual Ribfest which will be benefiting The Chris Park Scholarship Fund.

Location: Bridgetender, 65 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
Online Event Location: Ribfest!

7:00pm - 11:00pm: Milk Jug Curling Friday Final - DAY 3 - Hosted by and Benefiting Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD
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.)

$200 ticket includes 4 person team

Location: Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, 251 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Saturday March 11, 2023
8:30am - 11:30am: 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.

Location: North Tahoe event center, 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, CA 96143

11:30am - 12:30pm: Kings Beach SnowFest Parade
This fun-filled event brings over 1,700 spectators and features entries from over 30 local community organizations and businesses, featuring costumes, floats, and live music. Everyone is encouraged to spend the day in Kings Beach for SnowFest! activities and events.

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.

Location: Secline Street, Secline St, Kings Beach, CA 96143

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12:00pm - 3:00pm: Backyard Tahoe- Kings Beach Parade After Party
After the Kings Beach parade join us at the Backyard for an after party. Live music, food trucks, beer specials at Bear Belly Brewing Co., free stickers at Chickadee Art Collective, and more!

Location: Back Yard Tahoe, 8428 Trout Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143

1:00pm - 2:00pm: Dress up your Dog Contest
After Kings Beach Parade rush on over to the Back Yard Tahoe event for the Dress Up Your Dog Contest. Prizes -Best in show, Owner Look Alike, Best Rec & Parks Dog

Location: Tahoe Backyard, 8428 Trout Ave, Kings Beach, CA 96143

9:00am - 3:00pm: 5th Annual Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament benefiting Gateway Mountain Center- Big Blue BBQ Food Truck /Cafe Zenon
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!!!

$30 per team member. Teams of 5 players.

Location: Tahoe City Golf Course, 251 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

5:00pm - 9:00pm: Night Sledding Jamboree at Granlibakken featuring Dj- Milton Merlos Laser Light Sledding
Night sledding Jamboree- Family fun w/DJ Milton Merlos

Outdoor bar featuring Maker's Mark Beverage Speicial BBQ food for purchase

Laser light sledding!!!

Location: Granlibakken Resort, 725 Granlibakken Rd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

7:30pm - 10:30pm: Moe's- An Evening with "HOME" Hosted by Moe's, Granite Peak Mang. and Hartline Const. Benefiting Achieve Tahoe
Come rock out with San Francisco based funk, rock, blues, Jazz and Jamb band "HOME". Back again to help us celebrate all that is SNOWFEST and life in Northern California. $10 cover at the door to benefit Achieve Tahoe.

Location: Moe's Original BBQ, 700 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145

Sunday March 12, 2023
12:00pm - 4:00pm: River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest SnowFest Closing Ceremonies!
Annual SnowFest closing event!! Hosting teams from non- profit organizations who will mold shape carve color and decorate their mounds of snow into a masterpiece!! Teams compete for cash prize donations to their NPO. Come for Food, fun, live music and celebration of another fantastic event. King and Queen Raffle and much, much more.

Location: River Ranch Lodge - 2285 River Road Tahoe City, CA 96145

1:00pm - 2:00pm: 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.

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 [email protected] or call 530-587-9424.

Divisions:
I. 0-25 lbs.
II. 26-50lbs
III. 51-75lbs
IV. 76- and up

Location: Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area - 11603 Snowpeak Way Truckee, CA 96161

Date: March 2 - 12, 2023

Location: Various Towns in California

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