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OFFICIAL 2009 SNOWFEST EVENT CALENDAR

The 2010 Snowfest is being planned now! Check back in the fall for event updates.

Meanwhile, below is the 2009 event calendar so you can get a feel for what's coming. Note: All events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

DATE EVENT TIME/COST LOCATION
FRIDAY FEB 27
27

34th Annual "Dick Linkey" Rotary Ski Challenge - Come join in the Largest Rotarian Ski Challenge again this year! Lots of Fun races for all ages…for registration by Feb.20, go to the website at www.tahoecityrotary.org. Look under Ski Challenge for sign ups and more info!

All Day

Alpine Meadows
Hwy 89/ Alpine Meadows Rd.

27

Alpine Meadows' Telemark Freeskiing Championships- Have you ever witnessed Tele Skiers in Key Hole or the Buttress? This is your chance to see it, or better yet to join in the competition. The competition begins today with the Qualifiers in Key Hole today, followed by the Finals in the Buttress Sunday. Mandatory pre-registration is Thursday, 2/26 @ 3pm in the Main Lodge or online in advance. Info @ www.toughguyproductions.com

10am
Ages 12+

Alpine Meadows
Hwy 89/ Alpine Meadows Rd.

27

4th Annual 2009 Science EXPO - The Science EXPO will feature interactive science experiments for kid’s ages 6-12 and their families on the themes of “Snow, Water, Ice & Earth”. In addition, this year, many of the activities will pertain to climate change / global warming and the local impacts here at Lake Tahoe. Admission is FREE and includes and ice cream cone! Hosted in part by the non-profit Organizations UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Sierra Nevada College and Lake Tahoe School. http://terc.ucdavis.edu

3-7pm
FREE

Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences
291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. (775) 881-7560 x 7583

27
Sugar Bowl presents the SF Indie Film Festival
The world-renowned film festival heads for higher ground, screening 4 independent films at Sugar Bowl's Judah Lodge over the weekend. Catch "yet to be released" studio films and off-the-radar independent gems after a day on the slopes! More info at www.sfindie.com and/or www.sugarbowl.com
6pm & 8pm
Mt Judah Lodge, Coldstream Room
Sugar Bowl Resort

Donner Summit off old Hwy 40
27
Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge
Contestants try foods from around the world! In this challenge, the items get progressively more interesting…to say the least! If you’ve got a strong stomach, then you need to join in and enter this contest. Proceeds to benefit our bartender “Fro” who has hosted this event as well as our infamous wasabi eating contest each year. Come cheer on all the crazy eating!
www.mamasake.com
 4:30pm
FREE
Mamasake Patio Village @ Squaw Valley (530) 584-0110
27
North Shore Nights at Gar Woods
Join us for a night of incredible Happy Hour specials followed by Raffle drawings and more specials from 6:30-9:30, and this week's sponsor is North Star @ Tahoe. There is a huge raffle that goes along with the great food and drink specials. More info on this, please call Gar Woods at (530) 546-3366 or www.garwoods.com
4:30 - 9:30pm

Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Carnelian Bay 5000 N. Lake Blvd

27
Snowfest Queen Coronation
Come see the Crowning of this year’s Queen in person! Girls go against each other in the following categories: ticket sales, community involvement & interview, extracurricular activities, essay, and GPA! Proceeds to benefit numerous Non-profit organizations which sponsor each candidate.
6:00pm

Squaw Valley USA - Bottom of KT22 on the Plaza Deck

27
Squaw Valley USA Opening Night Ceremonies
Come to see this amazing 28th Annual Opening Ceremonies as Squaw Valley’s sky is lit up on Mountain with an amazing laser show, torchlight parade, and incredible fireworks display! Live DJ Music with the “Space Cowboys & the "Unimog” on the outside Sundeck. Watch all the festivities while Johnny Haines emcees it off the hook! Presented by the Squaw Valley Business Association, and Squaw Valley USA.
Website
7:00pm Squaw Valley USA
On the snow at the base of KT-22.
27
On-Mountain Fireworks Display
Presented by Coors Light
7:00pm Squaw Valley USA
On the snow at the base of KT-22.
27
Olympic Plaza's Full House Opening Night Party
The party gets started immediately after the Opening Ceremonies on the snow! Come on inside the Olympic Plaza afterwards for live music with the Truckee Tribe, as well as live Dj music with the “Space Cowboys”. Come ready to party all night long!
Website
7:30pm Olympic House/
Plaza Bar
, Squaw Valley USA
SATURDAY FEB 28
28
Snowbomb Presents the Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour-Halfpipe
Check out this SnowBomb Competition, and see who's got the best moves in this Halfpipe competition. This Tour showcases local talent in over 12 events per season and awards more than $25,000 in cash and prizes. Sponsors include: Under Armour, Volkl, Burton & Bern
ALL DAY
Reg: 9-10:30
Contest: 11am
Boreal Mtn Resort
28
North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association Pancake Breakfast
Come join the North Tahoe Firefighter’s at the Annual Pancake breakfast in downtown Tahoe City! Featuring: pancakes, sausages, fruit, coffee & juice. .
Proceeds benefit the North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association.
7-11am
Under 5 free, under 12-$4, 12 & above-$7
Tahoe City Fire Station
300 N. Lake Blvd
28
Fat Cat Drawing Contest
KIDS! Come and get your entry form and draw and color your best "Fat Cat" in your age category and win great prizes! Must draw your very own "Fat Cat", and return to the Café for judging no later than 5pm Saturday. Winners will be posted at the Fat Cat ALL day Sunday. Come in to see the winners pictures, and to pick up prizes!
11am
Ages 4-12
Fat Cat Cafe'
Tahoe City 599 N.Lake Blvd (530) 583-3355
28
Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade - Produced by Tahoe City Downtown Association
See Tahoe's wackiest and wildest strut down North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. "Tahoe City Through Time" is this year's parade theme so come early and get the best spot to see Tahoe at its best. Don't miss out on the biggest party in North Lake Tahoe! To participate in the parade or to become a sponsor, go to the website for applications and more information click here.
11:30am - 12:30pm Downtown Tahoe City
Arrive early - parking is limited and the main road is closed during the parade. Park on the edge of town and walk in.
28
“Color the Bear” @ North Tahoe Arts Center
A FREE event for children! North Tahoe Arts and the BEAR League invites children of all ages to stop by the North Tahoe Arts Center after the parade and decorate a wooden bear! Children will receive a bear that they can color however they want and can bring them home with afterwards! Juice and cookies will be provided. More info go to www.northtahoearts.com.
12:00 - 2pm Tahoe Art Center
380 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City.
(530) 581-2787 or
28
Pete 'n Peters Post Parade Party - Right after the parade!
Come and join in all the fun at Pete’s for drink specials and all the rest of the festivities. 395 N. Lake Blvd. Join the Jaeger Girls and the Vulcans for a fun filled afternoon! Over 21 only.
 Noon-? Pete & Peter's
395 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City.
530-583-2400
28
Stohlgren Brothers' Ice Cream Eating Contest
See if you can beat the reigning champion, who travels many miles to defend his crown. There will be different age categories so everyone can enjoy as much as their stomach's can handle!
1pm - after the parade At the Tahoe City Fire Station.
28

19th Annual "Gar Woods" Polar Bear Swim
Participants compete in a swimming race in Lake Tahoe (40 degree water), beyond the end of Gar Woods’s pier and back (approx. 225 yards). Hundreds gather to watch brave souls swim in this race in Lake Tahoe in March! Come join them or, be a spectator from the sidelines while enjoying a Wet Woody! Prizes for men’s & women’s categories, huge raffle to follow!
Website

2pm
1:30 check in $30 advance entry fee / $35 day of event
Gar Woods is located at 5000 North Lake Blvd in Carnelian Bay.
(530) 546-3366
28
Village Pizzeria "All You Can Eat Spaghetti Feed"
Join us and “carb up” for the Great Race tomorrow! Come on in with your group of friends or family and see who can eat the most! Includes garlic bread & Drink in this "food-a thon evening"! For more info call (530) 587-7171.
4-7pm
$15 per person. Includes garlic bread and drink.
Village Pizzeria
Longs Center
Truckee
530-412-3504
28
Tahoe Comedy North Presents 'SnowFest Magic & Comedy'
Get the kids together and come enjoy an incredible Magic show, lakeside! Hosted by the North Tahoe Business Association, this fun filled evening will kick off with the family friendly magic show, followed at 8pm with a hilarious Comedy Show put on by Tahoe Comedy North. Headlining the night’s event is the hilarious Jim Giovanni, featuring Stephen B with your host Sean Peabody. Filling the guest spots are locals Rowe and Aaron Wilson. Doors open at 7:00pm and show starts at 8:00pm. Tickets for purchase at Incline Cleaners, Grog and Grist Deli in Incline Village, Noah’s Video in Kings Beach, C B’s Pizza in Carnelian Bay, and New Moon Natural Foods in Tahoe City and Truckee. For more info on the event go to www.NTBAMainstreet.org, or www.tahoecomedynorth.com
Magic: 5pm
Comedy: 8pm
Magic: $5 kids/$8 adults Comedy: $10 pre sale $15@door
North Tahoe Conference Center
Next to Main Beach,
Kings Beach
28
Lakeside's "DJ Street Dance Party"
Come enjoy the great sights and sounds of the "Space Cowboys & the Unimog" Live Space Cowboys, & RIPE allstars DJ dance show outside of Lakeside Pizza until 10pm, then the party and DJ's move on inside for 21 and over, for late night DJ party with ice blocking breakbeat and heartwarming house music. See if you can keep up with this one! www.spacecowboys.org
6pm-close
Lakeside Pizza
Tahoe City, behind Safeway
28
Sugar Bowl presents the SF Indie Film Festival
The world-renowned film festival heads for higher ground, screening 4 independent films at Sugar Bowl's Judah Lodge over the weekend. Catch "yet to be released" studio films and off-the-radar independent gems after a day on the slopes! More info at www.sfindie.com and/or www.sugarbowl.com
6pm & 8pm
Mt Judah Lodge, Coldstream Room -Sugar Bowl Resort
Donner Summit off Hwy 40
28
Fat Cat "Cat Fight Costume Contest"
Come dressed in your cutest, funniest, or sexiest cat costume to win prizes in these categories at this Crazy Cat Costumed night! Prizes will be awarded for the above mentioned categories..including a gift certificate for incredible food to the Fat Cat for $100. Stay late for an amazing night of music with the "Crushed Velvet Jazz Project". Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society.
8pm - 2am
Fat Cat Cafe'
Tahoe City 599 N.Lake Blvd (530) 583-3355
SUNDAY MARCH 1
1
Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue's "Great Ski Race"
Cross Country Ski Racers from all over the world will embark on the 33rd Annual Great Ski Race. The 30 km race begins at the Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City, and goes up andOver the ridges to end at the Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee. The Great Ski Race is one of theLargest Nordic ski races west of the Mississippi! It is the main fundraising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team, a non-profit organization.
Website
 9am Start: Tahoe XC - Tahoe City
Finish: Truckee
1
Snowbomb Presents the Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour-Slopestyle
Check out this SnowBomb Competition, and see who's got the best moves in this Slopestyle competition. This Tour showcases local talent in over 12 events per season and awards more than $25,000 in cash and prizes. Sponsors include: Under Armour, Volkl, Burton & Bern
ALL DAY
Reg: 9-10:30
Contest: 11am
Diamond Peak Ski Area
Incline Village
1
“Wacky Winter Bowling” sponsored by Tahoe City Downtown Association
Get Ready! Fly down the “bowling lane” on a snow saucer and take out as many giant bowling pins as you can during the Wacky Winter Bowling in Tahoe City @ the Tahoe City Golf Course. Helmets required for all sledders and participants 18 and under. Helmets available at event. Saucers provided. Age groups for participating are: 5-11, 12-17, 18 & Up. Lots of craz fun to be had by all! Proceeds to benefit the Tahoe City Downtown Association. Register at visittahoecity.com, or call (530) 583-3348 at 9am on the day of the event!
 10am Tahoe City Golf Course
Behind Bank of America in Tahoe City.
More info: (530) 583-3348
1

Interpretive X-Country Ski Tour of 1960 Olympic Nordic Trails
Relive the dreams of the Olympic Athletes on this 8km ski tour of the 1960 Winter Olympic X-C ski trails, led by Olympic Historian Dave Antonucci. 2 1/2 hrs long. Wear layered clothing and bring water, snack, sunscreen and x-c ski gear. Advanced beginners and up. Reservations recommended at (530) 525-9920.
 10am
All ages/advanced beginners and up FREE
Sugar Pine Point State Park
West Shore, south of Homewood.
Campground entrance.
1
Tahoe City Golf Course's "Dog Pull"
This great classic event is back again at the Tahoe City Golf Course! This is such a great place for all Ages to watch, as well as participate with their pooches! Come to see all the variety of sizes and shapes of dogs that participate in this Big Pull! Fun prizes for dogs, along with dog tag “prizes” to proudly wear around town to show off! For more info, email: tcgc@sbcglobal.net. Proceeds to benefit The Pet Network of Incline Village.
12pm
Register at 11am $20 entry
Tahoe City Golf Course
Behind Bank of America
1
Tahoe City PUD presents the Snowball Softball Tournament
It's time to test out your Softball skills in the snow! Bring your mitt and have fun…Tahoe style! The first 6 teams to sign up through the TCPUD will compete in a one-day, single elimination tournament at Conners Field. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kidz Club/Teen Center at Ridout Community Center. Sign ups at (530) 583-3440 x 10
Noon-6pm
18 & over $70/team
Conners Field
Tahoe City.
375 Grove Street
1
A Cat Fight - Fat Cat Cafe'
Come join in the fun at one of the Funnest & Craziest events of the year! Wear your cutest, funniest, or sexiest cat costume and “scratch” your opponent with our padded pummel sticks! Prizes will also be awarded for costumes ,including a $100 gift certificate to the Fat Cat! You’ll definitely want to fight for that prize, as the food at Fat Cat is out of this world! Space is limited so sign up at the Fat Cat Café soon! Proceeds to benefit The Humane Society.
2pm
advanced sign ups at the café $10 entry
Fat Cat Cafe'
Tahoe City.
(530) 583-3355
1
Sunnyside Luau
This authentic Hawaiian luau features an all-you-can-eat buffet with great Hawaiian dishes, as well as some great drink specials. Proceeds benefit the North Tahoe High School Scholarship Fund.
Website
5:30pm-10pm Sunnyside Resort 1850 West Lake Blvd, 2 miles south of Tahoe City. 583-7200
MONDAY MARCH 2
2
Jake's Mardi Gras Party
This party is a New Orleans style theme party featuring Crescent City Cuisine, Hurricane Punches, Bawdy Costumes, Live music and Beads, Beads, Beads!! For more info, call (530) 583-0188 or visit www.jakestahoe.com
 4:30-10:30p Jake's on the Lake
Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.
583-0188
2
The Tourist Club presents "The Fastest Bartender Contest"
Come join in the fun as this event comes back this year, and in Truckee!! See if you can outpour your fellow bartenders at this competition, and show off your mixology skills!
8pm Tourist Club 10110 Donner Pass Rd- Historic Downtown Truckee
TUESDAY MARCH 3
3
Pete 'n Peters Bar Game Olympics presented by Southern Comfort
Come enjoy a fun evening of Pool, Shuffle-board, foosball & dice. Great Prizes for the top 3 Teams! More info call (530) 583-2400. 21 & over .
 7pm
21+
$10 entry
Pete 'N Peters
395 North Lake Blvd Tahoe City.
583-2400.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 4
4
River Ranch "Wild Winter Wednesdays"
Enjoy après ski Drink Specials, along with 1/2 price nachos & wings at this really fun fundraiser event! Big raffle, with a Snowboard giveaway tonight! Proceeds to benefit the Disabled Sports USA-Far West.
4-6:30pm River Ranch Lodge
Hwy 89/Corner Alpine Meadows Road (530) 583-4264
4
Sunnyside's "Famous Fish Taco Night"
Come join in this "local's" favorite…1/2 price Famous tacos and beer specials! More info (530) 583-7200
4-9pm Sunnyside Resort
1850 W. Lake Blvd. 2 miles S. or Tahoe City.
(530) 583-7200
4
Resort at Squaw Creek's "Broomball Tournament"
Join us on the rink or simply watch rink side as the teams battle for the championships! The party continues on in Sandy's Pub for the movie "Hot Dog", for a crazy and wild trip down memory lane. For more info, and to sign up your team contact Wayne (530) 584-4018
7-9pm Resort at Squaw Creek
Olympic Valley
(530) 583-6300
4
Fat Cat Cafe's 'Cat's Meow Martini Party'
Get your Martini on with great drink specials and amazing appetizers! Cocktail attire requested! This will be one of those great nights to actually dress up in Tahoe, so get your outfits now! Space limited …so make sure to purchase your tickets ahead at the Fat Cat!
 8pm
Fat Cat Cafe'
Tahoe City
(530) 583-3355
4
Lakeside's "Lion's Den Reggae Party"
If you're looking for a little dancing tonight , then make sure to get to Lakeside for a little "Rasta" style dance party mon!
 9pm
21+
Lakeside Pizza
Tahoe City
Behind Safeway
THURSDAY MARCH 5
5

A Day at the Hyatt
Come on in and check out the Hyatt at Lake Tahoe personally today! Check in as a SnowFest participant at the "Concierge" desk to find out more about the "Winter Deal Duo" in the Stillwater Spa, and the promotions in the Casino, as well as the Lone Eagle Grill for some incredible food and drinks! Call ahead to book discounted Stillwater Spa treatments for the day @ (775) 886-6745. More info on the "Day at the Hyatt"@ www.laketahoe.hyatt.com
3-11pm
21+

Hyatt Lake Tahoe
111 Country Club Drive Incline Village, NV (775) 832-1234

5

Blue Agave's "Noche Loca'
This night will have a progressive series of fun games including: basketball, bowling, putting, Bean bag toss, pool table trick shots, and much, much more! Great prizes and FREE to all! (530) 583-8113
5:30-8pm
FREE

Blue Agave Restaurant,
Tahoe City.
583-8113

5

Taco Feed & Pro Patroller's Race
Support your Patrol team at the annual Pro Patroller's Race. Paired with Homewood's popular taco feed, you won't want to miss this event.
6pm

Homewood Mountain Resort
(530) 525-2992

5

Pete & Peter's 'Fastest Server Contest'
Come see your favorite “Servers” of all kinds battle against each through the obstacle course, and onto the "posing platform" to win the title of “best” on the North Shore of the Lake! Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Signup at Pete 'n Peter's ahead of time!
7pm

Pete & Peter's
395 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City.
530-583-2400

FRIDAY MARCH 6
6
Geo-Snow Quest Adventure
Hosted by the Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP). Learn how to use GPS, Maps and avalanche beacons in this snowbound adventure quest. Participants of all ages search on skis for clue caches hidden around the trails of the Tahoe Cross Country Center. Win prizes and stay to have hot cocoa in the Winter Discovery Center Yurt after the Quest. Great Family Fun!! For more info contact christing@4swep.org.
3:30-5:30 Tahoe Cross-Country Center
Highlands, 2mi east of Tahoe City
6

Bridgetender's 2nd Annual Rib-Fest
Come on in to enjoy the great Ribs at the BT, for this 2nd Annual Rib Fest! An outdoor extravaganza of BBQ’d Ribs takes place on the outside patio & bar of the BT. It’s like being in a snow cave, with lots of great ribs & drink to be had by all! Proceeds to benefit the Chris Park Memorial Scholarship Foundation

4-7pm

Bridgetender Bar & Grill
South side of Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City.
530.583.3342
6

Kings Beach 'Dragon Snow Sculpture' Unveiling
Come see the final “Snow Sculpture” that has been being constructed all week long at the Beach, by local resident Jeremiah Johnson and his crew of snow sculptors. The transformation of the Snow into the “final sculpture” will be fun to see all week long, so make sure to stop by and watch! KIDS! Look for the Coloring Contest in the Tahoe World pull out section, and bring it down for judging At 4pm. Prizes and lots of fun!

5pm

Downtown Kings Beach
6
Joe King Poker Tournament
Produced by the North Tahoe Business Association
Kings Beach came to be in 1925 when Joe King allegedly acquired the land after an all-night poker game. Joe took his poker winnings to develop Kings Beach from 5 small cabins to a flourishing funky beach town. Relive the 1920's and try your luck at becoming the Honorary Mayor of Kings Beach at the 2nd Annual Joe King Poker Tournament (Texas Hold-em tournament). www.ntbamainstreet.org. Proceeds to benefit the North Tahoe Business Association.
Website
7-11pm Tahoe Biltmore
Crystal Bay, NV
6
Punk Rock Karaoke
Get on your leather chokers and studded wristbands baby, and come on out and put on a screamin' good show for all to see at the Tourist Club in Truckee!! Yes folks, it's Punk Rock Karaoke, so you can be any of the good 'ol screamin punk rockers tonight!
9pm Tourist Club Downtown Truckee
SATURDAY MARCH 7
7
Pancake for Playgrounds 2009! Community EXPO
North Tahoe PUD Recreation and Parks Commission Pancake Breakfast and Community EXPO! N.Tahoe Conference Ctr Join your neighbors in supporting a new playground while eating delicious pancakes, strawberries, sausages and all the fixins’, coffee and OJ at this SnowFest! Tradition. This year, the proceeds will go to the Playground Project through the Friends of the Park Fund for a new Playground which will have separate play areas for children age ranges 0-5 and 5-12. This will Replace play equipment in the North Tahoe Regional Park that was removed due to non-compliance with current safety guidelines.
www.ntpud.org
8:30-10:30am North Tahoe Conference Center Kings Beach
8318 N. Lake Blvd.
7
'Dress Up Your Dog Contest'
A local’s favorite is back this year, sponsored by the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Mgmt Association. The dress up your dog contest will have several categories this year, along with a Grand prize doing to the “Best Dressed Transit Dog”! Come bring your pooch and support this fun event!
www.laketahoetransit.com. Proceeds to benefit TNT-TMA, SnowFest, & NTBA.
9am North Tahoe Conference Center Kings Beach
8318 N. Lake Blvd.
7
Java Hut's 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tourney
Show off your "style and grace" at the 2nd Annual "DodgeBall Tourney"! This fun filled sporting event will consist of teams of 6-10 persons. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Team as well as Dodge Ball Champs! Advanced sign ups suggested, but not required. Forms available at Java Hut in Kings Beach. (530)546-0602. Proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Club
11am
Entry $100 per team
Kings Beach
On the beach behind Java Hut
7
Squaw Village Neighbourhood Co. presents
"Doggie Agility Course of Snow"

Tails by the Lake & the Village @ Squaw are hosting this fun & crazy doggie agility race this year! This event features a dog agility course made entirely out of snow. Instead of cones to weave, your pup will maneuver a line of fire hydrants made of snow. Next, he’ll run through a tunnel of snow, jump bone shaped hurdles and finish up over a snow made ramp. The agility course is nothing like you have ever seen, and is a Great way to close out the week long festivities of SnowFest! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places. Proceeds to benefit The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. www.thevillageatsquaw.com
11am
$10 entry
Pets only!
Village at Squaw Valley
Village Courtyard
7
Kings Beach 'Winter Celebration Snowfest Parade'
Come out for the SnowFest! Closing Weekend Parade, presented by the North Tahoe Business Association. This parade has grown tons in the past few years and is definitely not something to be missed. Lots of color, beads, and fun to be had by all! To participate, call the NTBA office at (530)546-9000 or go the website at www.ntbamainstreet.org
11:30am Downtown Kings Beach
7
Caliente's After-Parade Party
Come see what all the “heats” about Southwest South of the Border at the after parade party @ the new Caliente! www.calientetahoe.com. Enjoy the famous “chucacabras”, and all the “post parade” festivities, with promos, and lots of Fun by all!. The drawing for the SnowFest Queen Raffle will take place here as well, so make sure your there to claim the Grand Prize of the 4nts, 5 days at the Kona Hideaway B & B and $500 cash! Tickets available on-site! Website
12:30pm
Right after the parade!
Caliente! Restaurant
East end of Kings Beach. 8791 N. Lake Blvd
(530) 546-1000
7
1st Annual Ta-Hoe Nalu "Arctic Standup Paddleboard Race"
Come on out and get your chill on for this NEW Annual SnowFest event! A 1 mile Stand-Up Paddle Sprint Race, on Lake Tahoe….and YES, in March!! Make sure to stick around afterwards for the festivities including music by the Truckee Tribe! Ages-18 +,. www.ta-hoenalu.com
2pm.
Registration starts at 12:30pm
Blue Onion Cafe
Tahoe Vista
Corner of 267/28 - Brassie Ave, Kings Beach, CA next to Safeway Store
7
Lakeside's Tricycle Obstacle Races
Join in the fun on the Red Bull Tricycles tonight as you weave and steer to make the winning run on these oversized adult tricycles.
4pm.
21+
Lakeside Pizza
Tahoe City Behind Safeway Store
7
Full Moon Snowshoe Tour
Sugar Pine Point State Park and West Shore Sports welcome you to join us on our moonlight snowshoe tours! Park Rangers will lead adventures out into the
moonlight around the Ehrman Mansion and along Lake Tahoe’s Magical West Shore. For those new to the sport of snowshoeing, there will be a beginner’s
clinic at 6:30pm.  All proceeds from these tours support the Sierra State Parks Foundation. Meet in the day use area parking lot. Wear winter boots
and dress accordingly.  Reservations required at 530-525-9920. Space is limited. Meet in the day use area parking lot.
Tours begin at 7pm. Pre-event beginner’s clinic at 6:30pm.
$12 per person.  Kids under 12 FREE (includes snowshoe rentals)
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Contact: (530) 525-9920 for info and reservations.
7
Open Mic Finals Competition
Have a musical background and want to be included in the pre-qualifications for this fun night? Go to www.tahoeopenmic.com for a full listing of locations to qualify for this event. It'll be a very talented and fun night, watching and hearing the individual sounds of Tahoe locals. Top 3 places come prepared to do a full half hour set, just in case there's the time! Great opportunities for the winners...see flyers at participating Open Mic Locations for more details!
9pm.
21+
Resort at Squaw Creek
Sandy's Pub (530) 584-4018
SUNDAY MARCH 8
8
River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest
Twelve invited teams build themed snow sculptures to be judged! Prizes awarded to the best teams. There is definitely some creativity going on at this one! Everyone looks forward to this final day event! Live music, BBQ & drink specials. info@riverranchlodge.com info@riverranchlodge.com
Website
 Noon-5pm River Ranch Hwy 89 and Alpine Meadows Road
(530) 583-4264
8
4th Annual Tahoe Donner Association 'I-dida-Run'
This Donner Party themed dog pull race will pit dogs against dogs while pulling covered wagon sleds over a course. This is in a beautiful, safe environment and you can either view it from the comfort of the pub or under the heaters on the deck. Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe & The National Kidney Foundation in the memory of John Carr. www.tahoedonnerassociation.com
1pm
$20 entry
The Lodge Restaurant In Tahoe Donner at 12850 Northwoods Ave.
(530) 587-9424
       
  Note: All events subject to change or cancellation without notice.



 

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