Celebrate 42 Years of North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST with 10 days of events February 29th- March 9th, 2024.
Did you know that Tahoe’s SnowFest! Is part of a long and old tradition across much of the northern hemisphere?
Many countries and cities across the north host snow festivals annually, many dating back over 200 years. These events have many different names such as winter festival, winter carnival, snow festival, or frost fair. They are usually an outdoor cold weather celebration that occurs in areas where winter is long or severe, such as Siberia, Scandinavia, Canada and the northern United States.
Our Local SnowFest! Is considered the second largest snow festival in the country but it shares many similarities in origin, organization, and mythology with its northern neighbors.
The mission of SnowFest! was to promote Tahoe’s incredible weather and skiing early in March, as well as encourage tourism in a traditionally slow time for the area. The festival boasts several similarities to its northern counterparts. Check out more on the history of Snowfest!
SnowFest! has developed into an annual ten-day winter festival with many iconic events such as the Garwood’s Polar Bear Swim, the River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest, The Olympic Valley Torch Light Parade, and the firehouse Pancake Breakfast to name a few. The event supporting local non-profits, public programs, and student organizations as well as highlighting the best of North Lake Tahoe’s winter activities and communities. For all the event information visit the website: tahoesnowfest.org
Activities Include:
February 29 : Garwoods Kick-off / King and Queen Coronation w/ The Blues Monsters 5:00pm – 10:00pm Postponed to March 7
March 1: Moe’s Snow Much Joy with Matt Axton 8:00-10:00pm
March 2: Tahoe City SNOWFEST Parade 11:30am – 12:30pm
March 3: Tahoe City Dog Pull Hosted by Alpine Power Equip, benefiting Palisades Avalanche Dogs 11:00am – 12:00pm
Sunnyside Luau 4:00pm – 8:30pm
March 4: Milk Jug Curling benefiting Lake Tahoe Ski Club Foundation and Tahoe City PUD Mon 7:00pm – Wed 11:00pm
March 5: SNOWFEST Fireworks w/ The NOMADS live music food from CAFE ZENON and BIG BLUE BBQ Food Truck! 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Pete N’ Peter’s Apres Fireworks Party 7:30-10pm
March 6: Rosie’s Black Out Bingo 6:30-8:30pm
March 7: Garwoods Kick-off / King and Queen Coronation w/ The Blues Monsters 5:00pm – 10:00pm
March 8: Bridgetender Fat Friday Cajun Cookout 5:00-9:00pm
March 9: Kings Beach SnowFest Parade 11:30am – 12:30pm
For all the events details and the FULL schedule check out: www.tahoesnowfest.org/schedule
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