Bring your little ones for some creative face-painting time!

July 7 | 7am to 4pm 

Truckee-Tahoe Air Fair and Family Festival is a FREE inaugural event, complete with live music, kid-friendly activities, a food court and beer garden, aircraft fly-bys, static aircraft displays with pilot docents, free FAA Chapter 1073 Young Eagle flights for kids ages 8 to 17. You can even ride your bike and park at the free Truckee Trails Foundation Bike Valet, from 7am to 4pm.

Opening Ceremony kicks off at 11am. Kids fly for free 8am to 12pm.

Presented by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District.

Photo Credit Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

July 13 to August 26, 2012 | 5:30pm-10pm

Sand Harbor State Park, Incline Village, NV

A highly coveted “must-do” summer event, don’t miss the 40th anniversary season featuring The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Pack a picnic and watch the sun set on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore while Shakespeare comes alive on stage.

Shakespeare’s The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one the whole family can enjoy, and full of comedic relief. Bosom buddies Valentine and Proteus are Verona’s closest comrades, but their friendship is put to the ultimate test when Proteus forsakes his beloved Julia and competes for the affections of Valentine’s newfound love, the strong-willed Silvia.

Tickets start at $15 (Youth) $25 (Adult) and vary in service and assigned seating.

What is your favorite play by William Shakespeare?

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Sip, stroll and scope your way through the Village at Squaw.

The Art, Wine & Music Festival is a perfect combination of three of your five senses: the burst of colorful art, the taste of delightful red and white wines, and the sound of premier performers and musicians. The two day event features two performance stages, restaurants and shops, and walkways lined with fine art booths and exhibits.

Hunt for new art. Taste refreshing vino. Soak in live tunes at the Village Plaza — who’s in?

When: July 14 and 15 11am to 5pm; Wine tasting 2pm to 5pm,

Where: The Village at Squaw, Olympic Valley, CA

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Wanderlust California is back at Squaw Valley for another year of non-stop action; a huge festival that artfully brings together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, notable speakers, renowned chefs, and winemakers for a 4-day event like no other!

Take several days of yoga classes from the best in the industry. Attend a Speakeasy lecture where experts in wellness discuss meditation, nutrition, technology, music, organics, spirituality, yoga, and more. Enjoy a morning meditation hike at the top of Squaw. Watch Ziggy Marley live on the main stage. Sip tea at an outdoor co-op or attend a prix fixe farm-to-table dinner with The Naked Grape.

Tickets are $475/Sage four-day, $395/Seeker three-day, $108/Thursday, $160/Friday or Saturday, $99/Sunday, $24.50/Thursday music only, $29.50/Friday music only, $34.50/Saturday music only, $20/Sunday music only.

Overwhelmed with excitement? We thought so! Check out Wanderlust Festival’s website to learn more!

You won't be short of ale options at this local brew fest!

In a beautiful Lake Tahoe park setting, kick off the summer with refreshing libations from over 20 breweries and cider distributors at the 7th Annual Truckee Optimist Brew Fest on June 9th from 1-5pm! Enjoy live music by “Drop Theory” while diving into brats and sausages fresh off  the barbecue. Place your bid for the silent auction and be sure to purchase a souvenir t-shirt on your way out!

The cost of your ticket, $25 pre-sale or $30 at the door, also includes a commemorative beer tasting glass. Must be 21 or older to attend. Click here for ticket locations, and to find out more!

If you’re wondering if your favorite microbrewery will be on site pouring a frothy one just for you, check out the list of past participating breweries:

Fifty Fifty Brewery, Great Basin Brewing, Lagunitas Brewing, Big Sky Brewing, Sierra Nevada Brewing, Anchor Brewing, Full Sail Brewing, Hoppy Brewing Co., Firestone Walker Brewing, Wyder’s Cider, Rubicon Brewing, Lake Tahoe Brewing, Sam Adams, Fox Barrel Cider, Buckbean Brewing, Mendocino Brewing, Anderson Valley Brewing, Mad River Brewing, New Belgium, and more.

What’s your ale of choice?

“Discover Wines with a View” while you stroll along the lakefront boardwalk through Tahoe City, entertained by live music, sampling local and regional wines and delectable food from local Tahoe restaurants and caterers. Check out what the Tahoe City Downtown Association has put together for The Solstice Festival:

“The Solstice Festival celebrates the start of summer by showcasing Tahoe City through a variety of events designed to encourage visitation in our beautiful downtown. The Tahoe City Wine Walk features wines of the Sierra and food tastings at local merchants and restaurants throughout downtown. Other festival events include a Solstice Stroll Classic Car Show, PaddleFest on the shores of Lake Tahoe, and the opening of the summer series Concerts at Commons Beach. During the Wine Walk, outdoor live music will be at both ends of the lakefront boardwalk.”

The Lowdown on Tickets! 

Tickets $35 before June 23rd, $45 day of the event. Cash only.

Day-of-event tickets will be available at one of the 3 registration tables:

• Boatworks Mall (East end of town)
• Heritage Plaza (center of town);
• North Tahoe Arts Center (West end of town).

There will be a band, tables, balloons and lots of people at each registration location so they will be easy to spot. Remember, cash only! Click here for more information!

Ready for sun, snow and spring skiing at Squaw? Photo Credit Alena Grace Photography

Winter and Spring Collide! Come help us celebrate the spring season at your home away from home, Squaw Valley Lodge. Save up to 30% on your April Getaway!

• Starting Sunday, April 8th, reserve three nights and save 30%, or reserve one or two nights and receive 15% off. Starting rate is $129.*
• Call Squaw Valley Lodge at (855) 335-8998 or visit our website to reserve your spring vacation!

*Spring Promotion blackout dates include: April 15-18, June 20-22. Subject to availability and subject to change. *$129 rate is a Standard Room, per night, midweek for 3 or more nights.

April Events

April 7, 2012

Squaw Valley US Ski Team Day Join your favorite Olympic skiing legends on the California slopes this April for the inaugural Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows U.S. Ski Team Day!

April 8, 2012

Easter and Egg Hunt at Squaw Valley Hunt for colored eggs all over the mountain. The lucky winner who finds the GOLDEN EGG will score a Bronze Season Pass to Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows.

April 10, 2012

Squaw Valley Institute Presents a Lecture by Kenny Broad National Geographic’s Explorer of the Year, Kenny Broad, shares his insights. Tickets are on sale now for $15. Board Member and Student Tickets available at a discounted price, $10.

April 15, 2012

Billy Dutton Uphill The Billy Dutton Uphill is Squaw Valley’s “use any gear” uphill race. The course climbs over 2000′ and 3.2 miles from the base of KT-22 to High Camp!

April 20-21, 2012

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day at Squaw Valley Celebrate and promote the region’s unique beauty at this Earth Day Festival. Attendees will learn how to preserve the earth’s natural resources. Live music, raffle prizes, and even a “Trashion” show!

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This image from Google Earth shows the path the race will follow.

The Great Ski Race will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011, starting at 9 a.m.

Whether participating or just watching from the trail, the 35th anniversary of The Great Ski Race is an event that should not be missed.

The main fundraising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team, a non-profit all-volunteer organization, The Great Ski Race is one of the largest Nordic ski races in the west.   “Race proceeds are used to purchase equipment for the Team, and to support winter survival and avalanche education programs sponsored and conducted by the Team.” – TheGreatSkiRace.com

This incredible 30 kilometer (about 18.43 miles) race brings all types of competitors. According the the The Great Ski Race website, “The fastest time is 1:07, and the slowest is around 7 hours. This race is a test of endurance and skill; be sure you are in good shape so you can enjoy the course.”  The even begins at the Tahoe Cross Country ski area.

The Great Ski Race is considered a ski race, although some people do snowshoe or run the course.  Skis are highly recommended though.  Competitive categories are broken down into gender (male and female) and age (10 year increments).

Registration for the race is $65.  ($75 if registering on race day, and $25 Under 18).  All participants will receive a pre-race package, including a T-shirt, refreshments and hot lunch at the finish, a chance to win one of numerous prizes.

Awesome local band Downbeat will perform at the finish!

For more information or to register online for The Great Ski Race, click to www.TheGreatSkiRace.com.

North Lake Tahoe

Kick of this popular annual festival of events on Thursday, March 3 at Gar Woods Grill and Pier in Carnelian Bay with live music, a raffle, appetizers and drink specials.

Enjoy a fireworks display, laser show, torchlight parade and dance parties galore on Friday, March 4 in and around Squaw Valley USA.

On Saturday, March 5, the 30th Anniversary Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade will meander its way through downtown Tahoe City. Head on over to local restaurants/bars Rosie’s, Blue Agave and Pete and Peters for during and after parade festivities.

The party continues on Sunday, March 6, with the Tahoe City Golf Course’s 4th Annual “Dog Pull” where dogs of all shapes and sizes pull sleds down a 75’ long track and the Tahoe City Dowtown Association’s Wacky Winter Bowling, a silly game where humans on sleds and saucers become the bowling ball.

Join other festivities like taco feeds, Sunnyside’s famous luau, River Ranch’s “Snow Sculpting”, contests, games and more. For more information and a schedule of events, click to www.tahoesnowfestival.com.

Event dates: Concours d’ Elegance Classic Wooden Boat Show in Carnelian Bay – June 18-20, 2010 in Lake Tahoe.