A huge blizzard is hammering Lake Tahoe just in time for the North Lake Tahoe’s Snowfest to kick off its 42nd year of a one of the most beloved winter festivals, taking place February 29 through March 11! The family-friendly festivities kick off in full swing with live music, food, and Snow Queen and Snow King court introductions! Enjoy an electrifying Friday evening of fireworks, snag a spot on the sidelines watching floats in the Snowfest Parade and then take the plunge at Gar Wood’s Annual Polar Bear Swim! Drink up after at Tahoe Tap Haus’ Brewfest and Block Party. Chill out with a fruity drink at the Sunnyside Luau after watching the dog races in the Dog Pull.
Get in on the action with Milk Jug Curling and Black Out Bingo. Then head to Pete ‘N Peter’s for Bar Olympics! Top up your wine glass while watching chain ice sculptures come to life via chain saws at the Wine ‘N Ice Competition. Give it your best toss in the Cornhole Tournament and golf your way through nine holes in the Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament. Meet the ski patrol dogs keeping the slopes safe at Yappy Hour and go all out in the Dress Up Your Dog Contest!
There’s so much fun to be had at North Lake Tahoe’s beloved annual festival celebrating one of our favorite seasons!
Events Schedule
THURSDAY, Feb 29th
Garwoods Kick-off Party/Snowfest Court Introductions with The Blues Monsters – 5PM-10PM
FRIDAY, March 1st
Snowfest Fireworks w/The Nomads live music food from Café Zenon and Big Blue BBQ Food Truck – 5PM-8PM at Tahoe City Golf Course
(Fireworks approximately at 7PM)
SATURDAY, March 2nd
North Tahoe Firefighters Assoc. Pancake Breakfast – Tahoe City 7AM-11AM
Snowfest Parade – Tahoe City & Kings Beach 11:30AM-12:30PM
Gar Wood’s 33rd Annual Polar Bear Swim 12PM-4PM
Post Parade Party – Pete ‘N Peter’s 12-4pm
Poppy’s “Brain Freeze” Ice Cream Eating Contest – 1PM-2PM
Tahoe Art Haus & The Tahoe Tap Haus Brewfest – benefiting Shane McConkey Foundation – 12:30PM-7PM
TCNS Winter Party and Fundraisder at Moe’s BBQ in Tahoe City – 1PM-3PM
North Lake Tahoe Arts Create Your Masterpiece – Tahoe City from 2PM-5PM
SUNDAY, March 3rd
The Great Ski Race Hosted by the Tahoe XC Center
Tahoe City Dog Pull Hosted by Alpine Power Equip, benefiting Palisades Avalanche Dogs at Pete & Peter’s – 11AM-12PM
Snowshoe Tahoe – Introduction to the Wonders and Simplicity of Snowshoeing – 12:30PM-2:30PM
Sunnyside Luau – Proceeds to benefit Sierra Community House – 4PM-8PM
MONDAY, March 4th
Snowfest Poker Tournament – Tahoe National Brewing Co, 5PM-10PM
Za’s 9th Annual Clam Bake benefiting North Lake Tahoe Snowfest, 5PM-8PM
Milk Jug Curling Monday Qualifying Day 1 Hosted by Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD, 7PM-11PM
TUESDAY, March 5th
Tahoe Wine Collective “Wine & Art” -- TBD
Bar Olympics – Pete ‘N Peter’s 7PM-11PM
WEDNESDAY, March 7th
Tahoe Lake School Field Trip Day, 10AM-12PM
Shadyside Lounge Cornhole Tournament benefiting Boys & Girls Club North Lake Tahoe, 4PM-10PM
Rosie’s Black Out Bingo, 6:30PM-8:30PM
Milk Jug Curling Monday Qualifying Day 2 Hosted by Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD, 7PM-11PM
THURSDAY, March 8th
Tahoe Tap Haus 1st Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest, 4PM-6PM
Not Only a Visitor’s Center – We’re a New Discovery Center Too, 5PM-7PM
Snowfest PROM NIGHT Sponsored by PCV Painting, 6:30PM-10PM
FRIDAY, March 9th
Wine N Ice Sculpture Competition – Alibi Ale Works, 12PM-7PM
BridgeTender Fat Friday – Tahoe City, 5PM-9PM
Milk Jug Curling Finals hosted by and benefiting Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUDTH, 7PM-11PM
Tahoe National Brewing Co. Presents Coburn Station, 9PM-11PM
SATURDAY, March 10th
7th Annual Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament– Tahoe city Golf Course 9AM-5:30PM
Wintery Fun at Sugarpoine Point State Park, 11AM-3PM
Kings Beach Snowfest Parade 11:30-12:30PM
Snowball Drop Draw, 12:30PM-1:30PM
Backyard Tahoe presents KB Parade After-Party & Keg Rolling Races, 12:30PM-2:30PM
SUNDAY, March 11th
Snow Sculpture Contest & Snowfest Closing Ceremonies – River Ranch Lodge 12PM-4PM
I-Did-A-Run Dog Race Benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe at Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort, 1PM-2PM