North Lake Tahoe Events

North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST 2026
📍 Various locations around North Lake Tahoe (Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Truckee, Olympic Valley, Incline Village & Homewood)
📅 Friday, February 26 – Sunday, March 8, 2026

SNOWFEST is North Lake Tahoe’s biggest winter festival — a community-powered celebration of snowy season fun, local spirit, live music, contests, family activities, fundraisers, and classic Tahoe events. Founded in 1982, this ten-day festival draws locals and visitors together with 40+ fun, quirky, and unforgettable happenings around the lake.

Festival Highlights & Schedule (Sample of Events):

Feb 26 – Kickoff
• Gar Woods Kick-Off Party & Scholarship Candidate Introductions – 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM — Live blues music, local celebration, and festival kickoff energy to launch SNOWFEST.

Feb 27
• Le Chamois Throwback Party – 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM — DJ, drinks and retro ski vibes in Olympic Valley.
• Nordic Nights – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Night skiing, games, demos, hot cocoa and fun at Cross-country trails.
• Fireworks with the NOMADS – Evening fireworks and live music at Tahoe City Winter Sports Park.
• Fireworks Afterparty – 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM — Continue the celebration with food, drinks and music at Sierra Surf Club.

Feb 28 – Tahoe City Street Faire
• Pancake Breakfast – Morning community breakfast in Tahoe City.
• Frozen Pickle Pickleball Tournament – All-day pickleball fun.
• Tahoe City Street Faire (formerly the parade) – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM — Big community street celebration with music, vendors and winter spirit.
• Gar Woods Annual Polar Bear Swim – Noon – 4:00 PM — A classic chilly plunge tradition.
• Haus SNOWFEST Brewfest – 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Local brews, music and social good.
• Post-Street Faire Party at Pete ‘n Peters — Afternoon celebration after the main festivities.

Mar 1 – Sunday Fun
• The Great Ski Race – All-day classic ski race hosted by Tahoe XC Center.
• Dog Pull & Dog Trick Competition – Fun, canine-centric competitions in town.
• I-Did-A-Run Sled Dog Race – Family-friendly sled dog competition.
• Sunnyside Luau (Benefit) – Afternoon party and live music supporting community causes.

Mar 2–3 – Mid-Festival Events
• Za’s Annual Clam Bake – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM — Festive seaside feast.
• Milk Jug Curling Night Qualifiers – Evening outdoor curling fun for locals and visitors alike.
• Tahoe City Youth Figure Skating Recital & Bar Olympics — Community entertainment and festivities.

Mar 6 – Ice Carving & Winterfest
• Ice Carving Classic – 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Wine, ice sculptures and chilly fun in Tahoe City.
• Incline Village SNOWFEST Winterfest – Afternoon winter celebration with outdoor fun and treats.

Final Days & Wrap-Up
SNOWFEST offers something for everyone — from trivia nightlife and art events to athletic races, dog contests, dance parties, charity fundraisers, and more — ending with community celebrations that mark the close of another winter season in North Lake Tahoe.