Annual Special Events

MARCH

Kiwanis Sunrisers Annual Crab Feed

At Harrah's Casino Hotel. Dancing, silent auction, and all the crab you can eat!!!  For more information, contact Debbie Ward at 530-314-9513

MARCH 17, 2012

Rotary Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Feast on a complete Irish buffet dinner featuring corned sirloin of beef and cabbage with all of the trimmings.  Sample generous pours of premium California wine and Irish beer.  It's a full evening of St. Patrick's Day festivities! More information at www.tahoe-rotary.com

APRIL

Soroptomist Elegant Evening

6-11 pm at the Harrah's Lake Tahoe Convention Center. Gourmet Dinner, Dancing, Great Music, & Fun! Live Silent Auction and Raffle Prizes! $50 per person. More information at www.sitahoesierra.org.

APRIL

Earth Day - South Lake Tahoe

At Bijou Community Park, 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd. 10am-5pm. Local Music, Community Performances, Kids' Eco-Parade, Food & Drink More information at www.southtahoeearthday.org.

MAY

Tahoe Bike Challenge 2 Work, School, Play

For two weeks cyclists will be riding their bikes to work, school, and play while logging their miles online to measure the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) and have chances to win prizes. To sign up for the Challenge as a rider or company team go to www.TahoeBike.org

JUNE

Tahoe Bike Day Parade & Festival

The first Saturday in June shall be known as Tahoe Bike Day.  Visit www.TahoeBike.org for more information.

JUNE

Wild Tahoe Weekend

Annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival, Sunday is the Native Species Festival - together they are "Wild Tahoe Weekend"! On Sunday, Bison Bluegrass will be playing at the amphitheater at Taylor Creek and the Tahoe Enviornmental Magnet school will be putting on a native play and parade. Events include Birding, Falconer presentation with live birds of prey, Native Trout Release, Tahoe Yellow Cress Planting, Aspen Walk, Kid's activities, and much, much more!!! For more information, check out the event on Facebook "Wild Tahoe Weekend"

JUNE

The 21st Annual "America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe"

AMBBR has build a reputation for not only its spectacular scenery, but also its great food and support. Boat Cruise/35-Mile Fun Ride, 72-Mile ride around the Lake, and full 100-mile century are offered. This ride promotes Lake Tahoe Bikeway, the plan to build and interconnect bike lanes/trails around Lake Tahoe, and is the culmination of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America's National Team in Training spring fund raising program. www.bikethewest.com

JUNE

Valhalla Renaissance Faire

Lose yourself in the world of Renaissance Europe. Come and experience the best of live theater and shows aplenty; singing, dancing, storytelling, comedy acts, feasts, merchants, and re-creations of sword fighting and battles. www.valhallafaire.com

JUNE

2012 Re-Ride of the Pony Express

Information and updates will be available online at The Pony Express homepage, www.xphomestation.com. Additional information is available at (916) 332-8382.

JUNE

64th Annual Wagon Train

Take a step back through the portals of time and relive the adventures and rigors of the early pioneers as they forged their way west. More information at www.hwy50wagontrain.com

JUNE

48th Annual DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay

72 Mile, 7 person running relay around Lake Tahoe. www.laketahoerelay.com

JUNE

Camp Sunrise – Children’s Bereavement Camp

Camp Sunrise is a FREE grief camp designed for children age 7 – 14 that have experienced the death of a family member. Children receive grief education and support through a variety of fun-filled activities and programs throughout the weekend.

JUNE

Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival

The Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival is a solstice celebration of human powered watercraft featuring Ancient Art to State of the Art™ boats, boards and paddles. More information at www.laketahoepaddlefestival.com.

JUNE

Windjammers Yacht Club Southern Crossing Race

The 33rd Annual Southern Crossing Race on Lake Tahoe!  See the website for complete sailing instructions.  www.tahoewindjammers.com

JULY 4th

Star Spangled Fourth

Largest synchronized fireworks display west of the Mississippi. Starts at 9:45. The simultaneous music broadcast can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. www.tahoesouth.com 

JULY

Rhythms and Wine and Microbrew Too! 

Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation presents the 6th annual Rhythms and Wine and Microbrew Too! outdoors in the Entrance Courtyard of the LTCC campus. 6:00pm – 9:00pm, Lake Tahoe Community College, One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Contact Email: hansens@ltcc.edu Contact Phone: (530) 541-4660 x344

JULY

Barton Foundation Golf Tournament 

Genoa Lakes at the Lake Course. $175 per person. Registration begins at 6:30 am. Shot gun start at 8 am. All proceeds go to the Barton Foundation. For tickets, call the Foundation at 530-543-5909 or register at www.bartonhealth.org/events

JULY

The 24th Annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

With a purse of $600,000 and network television exposure, it's the most prestigious and richest celebrity tournament in golf. Tickets and information at www.tahoecelebritygolf.com

JULY

10th Annual Garden Tour

The Lake Tahoe Historical Society will hold its 9th Annual Garden Tour. Call 530-541-5458 for more information.

JULY

South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic

Over 65 antique and classic boats will be on display with at least 6 hot classic racers on their trailers for close inspection at this year’s South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic (STWBC) held July 29-30 at the Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club. The STWBC is a fun-filled event for the entire family. Save $5 off each $20 adult ticket when you purchase at any Raley's, Nob Hill, or Bel Air Family Market in CAor NV. Kids 12 and under are free! For more information on the 2011 STWBC, go to www.tahoewoodenboats.com. 

JULY - AUGUST

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Experience one of the areas most popular events set against the beckdrop of the Lake Tahoe and get a front row seat to the summer's greatest cultural production, the Lake Tahoe Shakespears Festival at Sand Harbor State Park. Annually, more than 25,000 people attend this festival on the beach and enjoy great food, fine wine and top notch entertainment. www.laketahoeshakespeare.com

AUGUST

Tahoe Youth and Family Services Benefit

Event and ticket information at (530) 541-2445, www.tahoeyouth.org.

AUGUST

Barton Foundation Wine Tasting Auction

Ladies and gentlemen, adorn your cocktail attire and fire up your taste buds, as fine wines are about to be served during the Barton Foundation’s ninth annual Wine Tasting Auction. For more information, please go on-line to bartonhealth.org/events or call (530) 543-5614.

AUGUST

Lake in the Sky Air Show

The biggest air show in the High Sierra! Vintage warbirds, military aircraft, a precision free-fall skydive team and a rescue mission demonstration. More information at www.laketahoeairshow.com

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

3rd Annual Sample the Sierra

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza

This pyrotechnic exhibition explodes over Lake Tahoe after dusk and features a variety of patterns, shapes and designs. The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490. Show begins approximately 8:30pm.

September

The 10th Annual Tour De Tahoe - Bike Big Blue

Another opportunity to ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe's 72-mile shoreline. TDT around the Lake offers spectacular scenery, great food and great support. It will also offer out famous sightseeing Boat Cruise/35-Mile Fun Ride. A great opportunity to enjoy the end of Summer on the roadways around Lake Tahoe. Limited to 2,000 participants. www.bikethewest.com

September

Great Sierra River Cleanup

Last year more than 4,000 volunteers joined together to remove over 141 tons of trash and recyclables from rivers throughout the Sierra Nevada as a part of the 2nd annual Great Sierra River Cleanup - The premier volunteer event focused on removing trash and restoring the health of waterways throughout the entire Sierra Nevada Region. This cleanup is an annual event coordinated by the Sierra Nevada Conservancy. For more information on the Great Sierra River Cleanup please visit http://www.sierranevada.ca.gov/rivercleanup.html

September 

The 16th Lake Tahoe Marathon Week

Four days of fun. 30 events to choose from: Speed Golf, Kayak, Swim, Bike, Walk or Run, and Ultra Marathons. Do a 3-Day Triathlon, or 3-day Triple Marathon or Triple Half Marathon. Run 3 different marathons or half marathons in 3 days in two states. Other events include: 5K, 10K, 20 Miler, Marathon Relays for 2 or 5 person teams and the Optimist Kids Fun Runs. Walkers are always welcome. Also Spectator Buses, Sunset Pasta Cruise, VIP Lunch at the finish, Lake and Course Tour.  A four-day weekend you will never forget at beautiful Lake Tahoe.  www.RunTahoe.com

September

Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra - SeptOberfest

Event begins at 6pm at the MontBleu Resort and Casino. Cost of ticket includes German food, German maidens, free stein, Beer Garden, Wine Tasting, music and dancing. Proceeds go to benefit at risk and underprivileged children. For more information call 530-544-2864.

October

Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week

A celebration of the scrumptious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the best mountain dining destination in the country. Delight your palate with 3-course prix-fixe menus that incorporate organic, seasonal and local ingredients - all served up at Lake Tahoe's charming and historic eateries and bistros. More information at www.tahoerestaurantweek.com

October

The 15th Annual Oktoberfest

Two full days of family fun, great food-crafted items and authentic German music. www.camprichardson.com

October

The 23rd Annual Kokanee Salmon Festival

Family Event. Back this year will be the Salmon Feed, 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathon Kokanee Trail Runs, 1/2 kids tadpole tort, creek-side interpretive programs, special events and programs in the amphitheater. www.fs.fed.us 

October

Arts Expo Lake Tahoe

The Arts Expo includes a fine art exhibit and sale and other events over an entire week. Click here to view the entire calendar of events or contact the Tahoe Art League www.talart.org.

October

SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop

The SMG Tourism, Technology + Marketing Workshop will feature a host of online technology experts presenting on everything from mobile and location based services to what to consider when launching a paid search campaign.

November

Soroptomist International of South Lake Tahoe's "An Evening of Food & Wine Tasting" Event

December

Barton Health Festival of Trees and Lights

This multi-day family-oriented Festival is the kick off to the holiday season and offers the South Lake Tahoe community and surrounding areas a wonderful event while at the same time raising much-needed funds for our area hospital. More information at www.festivaloftreeslaketahoe.org.