| Tahoe Bike Challenge 2 Work, School, Play |
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Now for two weeks cyclists will be riding their bikes to work, school, and play while logging their miles online to measure the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2) and have chances to win prizes. To sign up for the Challenge as a rider or company team go to www.TahoeBike.org. |
| Tahoe Bike Day Parade & Festival |
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The first Saturday in June shall be known as Tahoe Bike Day. To inaugurate this day a family oriented Parade & Festival will be held at Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe. Everyone is invited to ride in the parade – any age, skill level, type of bike, and decorated bikes are particularly welcome. The Parade begins at 12 noon following the official ribbon cutting ceremony and travels 2.2 miles over a downtown loop. The Festival hours are 12:30 – 5:00PM. Visit www.TahoeBike.org for more information. |
| Bicycle Derby |
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Get ready for a fun and safe summer of bicycling around Lake Tahoe. Come to Rideout Community Center and learn basic bicycle repair, safety and participate in a fun obstacle course. Rideout Teens will have a fundraising BBQ. Local bike shops will be on site as well as local fire department. For more information contact: Tahoe City Parks & Recreation. |
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| Valhalla Renaissance Faire | |
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Lose yourself in the world of Renaissance Europe. Come and experience the best of live theater and shows aplenty; singing, dancing, storytelling, comedy acts, feasts, merchants, and re-creations of sword fighting and battles. www.valhallafaire.com | |
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Take a step back through the portals of time and relive the adventures and rigors of the early pioneers as they forged their way west.
www.hwy50wagontrain.com | |
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| The 19th Annual "America's Most Beautiful Bike Ride - Lake Tahoe" |
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AMBBR has build a reputation for not only its spectacular scenery, but also its great food and support. Boat Cruise/35-Mile Fun Ride, 72-Mile ride around the Lake, and full 100-mile century are offered. This ride promotes Lake Tahoe Bikeway, the plan to build and interconnect bike lanes/trails around Lake Tahoe, and is the culmination of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America's National Team in Training spring fund raising program. www.bikethewest.com | |
| 46th Annual DeCelle Memorial Lake Tahoe Relay |
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72 Mile, 7 person running relay around Lake Tahoe. www.laketahoerelay.com |
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| Tahoe Paddlefest |
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The Lake Tahoe Paddle Festival is a solstice celebration of human powered watercraft featuring Ancient Art to State of the Art™ boats, boards and paddles. Our focus is on the preservation of indigenous watercraft art and culture. We are hosting the world’s most beautiful standup paddleboard race though amazing Emerald Bay, one of the nations most photographed natural features. Interpretive exhibits will highlight sustainable recreation, healthy foods, yoga, healing arts and environmental awareness. | |
| Star Spangled Fourth |
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Largest synchronized fireworks display west of the Mississippi. Starts at 9:45. The simultaneous music broadcast can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. www.bluelaketahoe.com | |
| Tahoe Green Fest |
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"Live Green, Build Green" - SIGBA presents Lake Tahoe's First Annual Green Living Festival! Featuring businesses with interactive booths promoting their green products and services. All while enjoying live music, organic food, beer & wine tasting. For more information visit www.sigba.org | |
| The 21st Annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship |
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With a purse of $600,000 and network television exposure, it's the most prestigious and richest celebrity tournament in golf.
www.tahoecelebritygolf.com | |
| Barton Foundation Golf Tournament |
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Genoa Lakes at the Lake Course. $175 per person. Registration begins at 6:30 am. Shot gun start at 8 am. All proceeds go to the Barton Foundation. For tickets, call the Foundation at 530-543-5909 or register at www.bartonhealth.org/events | |
| Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival |
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Experience one of the areas most popular events set against the beckdrop of the Lake Tahoe and get a front row seat to the summer's greatest cultural production, the Lake Tahoe Shakespears Festival at Sand Harbor State Park. Annually, more than 25,000 people attend this festival on the beach and enjoy great food, fine wine and top notch entertainment. www.laketahoeshakespeare.com | |
| 7th Annual Garden Tour |
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The 7th Annual Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, July 31st from 10am-4pm. Always a hit, this year's tour will be in the county with 5 of the gardens on historic Celio ranchland. Three gardens show that "you CAN grow vegetables in Tahoe!" Tickets are $20 and are available at the Museum (3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd) or at our 4 garden centers: Aspen Hollow, Nels, Sunbasin and Tahoe Outdoor Living. Our theme is Western with refreshments and Western music at the Celio ranch home. Last year was a sell out, and this year's will be terrific. More information - 530-541-5458
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| Relay for Life of South Lake Tahoe |
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5 p.m. – 9 a.m. Kahle Park. Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event. There are currently more than 4000 locations around the U.S. doing “Relay.” It’s not athletic! It’s more like a giant slumber party for the entire community! It goes all night, symbolic of the fact that cancer never sleeps…and neither does the American Cancer Society. Cancer survivors are honored by leading the first lap of victory and also at a reception following the start. Relay begins in the evening. After that, members of each team take turns walking around the track until the morning. Phone: (775) 588-6455 |
| Camp Sunrise – Children’s Bereavement Camp |
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Camp Sunrise is designed for children ages 7 through 14 who have experienced the death of a family member. These children receive grief education and support from trained councilors and social workers, and they work through any bereavement issues they may have. The weekend experience leaves them with a more positive outlook for the future. To register a camper or volunteer, call 530-543-5909 or visit http://www.bartonhealth.org/events/eventsView.php?ID=160. | |
| Lake in the Sky Air Show |
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The biggest air show in the High Sierra! Vintage warbirds, military aircraft, a precision free-fall skydive team and a rescue mission demonstration. | |
| Labor Weekend Fireworks Extravaganza |
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This pyrotechnic exhibition explodes over Lake Tahoe after dusk and features a variety of patterns, shapes and designs. The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490. Show begins approximately 8:30pm. | |
| The 8th Annual Tour De Tahoe - Bike Big Blue |
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Another opportunity to ride around beautiful Lake Tahoe's 72-mile shoreline. TDT around the Lake offers spectacular scenery, great food and great support. It will also offer out famous sightseeing Boat Cruise/35-Mile Fun Ride. A great opportunity to enjoy the end of Summer on the roadways around Lake Tahoe. Limited to 2,000 participants. www.bikethewest.com | |
| The 15th Lake Tahoe Marathon Week |
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The 3-Day Tahoe Triple Marathon, Lake Tahoe Triathlon, The 3-Day Lake Triathlon, Marathon, Marathon Relays, 1/2 marathon, 10K, 5K, Bike, Kayak, Swim events and Extreme Golf on Wednesday. And the new 72 mile Tahoe Ultra marathon which runs around Lake Tahoe. Optional activities include: 2 day Sports & Fitness Expo, Around Lake & Course Tour, Sunset Pasta Curise, Gourmet finish line brunch, Saturay Night Awards Party and a Spectator bus. www.laketahoemarathon.com | |
| Kiwanis Club of Tahoe Sierra - SeptOberfest |
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Event begins at 6pm at the MontBleu Resort and Casino. Cost of ticket includes German food, German maidens, free stein, Beer Garden, Wine Tasting, music and dancing. Proceeds go to benefit "at risk and underpriveledged children. For more information call 530-544-2864. | |
| The 145th Annual Ocktoberfest |
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Two full days of family fun, great food-crafted items and authentic German misuc. www.camprichardson.com | |
| The 21st Annual Kokanee Salmon Festival |
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Family Event. Back this year will be the Salmon Feed, 5K, 10K and 1/2 Marathon Kokanee Trail Runs, 1/2 kids tadpole tort, creek0side interpretive programs, special events and programs in the amphitheater. www.fs.fed.us | |
| Arts Expo Lake Tahoe |
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The Arts Expo includes a fine art exhibit and sale and other events over an entire week. Click here to view the entire calendar of events or contact the Tahoe Art League www.talart.org. | |
| Barton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's Holiday Faire |
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Special treasures saved throughout the year for this annual sale. Refreshments will be available along with their famous cheese balls. Held at the St. Theresa's Catholic Church from 9am - 3pm. | |
| Barton Health Festival of Trees & Lights |
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MontBleu Convention Center. Kickoff the Holiday Season with this family-oriented event. All proceeds benefit the Barton Community Clinic. For more information, visit www.festivaloftreeslaketahoe.org. | |