Lake Tahoe Activities
Go boating on Lake Tahoe - the largest alpine lake in North America.
See "The Bard" come to life at the Lake
Tahoe
Shakespeare Festival on the beach at San Harbor. Enjoy gourmet meals
and fine wine prepared by local hot spots.
Take a trip back in time at the Great Gatsby
Festival; try a little croquet, ice cream and old fashioned BBQ while
you reminisce around vintage cars and grandma's clothing.
Under the stars or overlooking the Lake,
there's
always a great seat and scenery at the annual Lake Tahoe Music
Festival. Enjoy quality musical experiences in the classic tradition
from Bach to Blues and Beyond at the festival's new home on Tahoe's
west shore at Homewood, California.
The 4th of July is on fire with fireworks
all over the Lake. Local's secret: The best seat in the house is on a
boat!
Winter doesn't get any better than this as
the
north shore overflows with events for all ages at the annual Winter
Snow Festival.
It's Tahoe's own "Sundance." Hollywood heads
to the hills at the Tahoe Reno International Film Festival.
Speaking of Hollywood, the best duffers in
the
bunch can be seen at the annual Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament at
the famous Edgewood Golf Course.
Celebrate the longest day of the year at the
annual Celtic Solstice Celebration at Squaw Valley USA. Enjoy Celtic
style storytelling, harps, bagpipes and dancing.
It's not your typical bike tour! Experience
the
Tour de Nez Criterium in Historic Downtown Truckee. An exciting
one-hour timed race with top racers lapping the historic streets of
Truckee. Post-event block party with live music and a chance to party
with pros.
When only the finest will do, head to the
Squaw Valley Fine Arts Festival each summer.
ArtTour opens its doors at studios
throughout the
Truckee-Tahoe area. It's the region's largest and most diverse
exhibition of North Tahoe Arts artisans.
Each spring the youth of Truckee/Tahoe dance
and
perform at their own fund-raiser "Appetizers for the Arts - An Evening
of Culinary and Performance Excellence."
Follow the legacy of Kit Carson, the
explorer
known for mapping the west and paving the way for Carson City's
foundation. Stroll along the 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail and listen to
ninety-second narratives at 24 homes along the Kit Carson Trail give
visitors a glimpse of frontier life.
On the 4th of July weekend, Carson comes
alive with its own All American Celebration and Ride the Rails Steam
Train Days.
The Nevada Day Parade and all the State
Birthday celebration are a must not miss on October 31st.
It's Winter, Wine and All That Jazz in
January at the Nugget.
When it's time to soak in some real local
talent, take a look at the Carson City Symphony schedule - performing
year-round.
Dust off your boots and head to the annual
Carson
Cowboy Poetry & Jubilee that hails each March in the Capitol's
western town.
Broaden your horizons at the Annual
Multi-cultural Festival that offers endless food, crafts and music from
around the world.
Rub elbows and enjoy some ribs with the
Governor and his family at the annual Tin Cup Tea and Chuck Wagon BBQ.
Need to get in the spirit? Don't miss the annual Victorian Home
Christmas Tour throughout the Carson area.
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