Tahoe Chamber’s 2025 Go Local Business Expo Returns April 3—And It’s Bigger Than Ever!

Jessica Grime | March 26, 2025 | Chamber News • Community News

Get ready, South Lake Tahoe! The Go Local Business Expo is back on Thursday, April 3, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be Tahoe’s largest networking event of the year. Hosted at the Tahoe Blue Event Center, this high-energy celebration brings together over 120 local businesses, community members, and visitors from both California and Nevada for an evening of food, fun, and connection.

Whether you’re a business owner, professional, or just love supporting local, this event is your one-stop shop to discover the best of what our region has to offer.

What to Expect at the 2025 Go Local Business Expo

This year, the event spans both the arena and concourse levels of the Tahoe Blue Event Center—offering guests an expansive experience filled with:

Local vendor booths
Food and beverage tastings
35+ raffle prizes
Live music and entertainment
Interactive exhibits
Special programming and fireside chats

What started nearly 15 years ago with just 75 vendors has grown into a can’t-miss community celebration. Today, the Expo features companies from every corner of Tahoe’s business world—outdoor recreation, health and wellness, hospitality, nonprofits, tech, and more.

Taste the Local Flavor

Calling all foodies: 25+ food vendors and 15+ beverage tastings await! Savor samples from some of your favorite spots, including:

Cold Water Brewery
Base Camp Pizza Co.
Fox & Hound Smokehouse Grill & Bar
Azul Latin Kitchen
Chart House
Margaritaville Lake Tahoe
The Grove
Tipsy Putt
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
MacDuff’s Public House
And more!

And yes, Riva Grill will be there with their legendary Wet Woody’s, alongside tastings from South Lake Brewing Co., Tahoe Blue Vodka, Crystal Basin Cellars, The Cork & More, and newcomers like Knee Deep Brewing and Paddle House Brews.

Something New: Family Biz Blvd

New in 2025 is Family Biz Blvd, a dedicated area for businesses and nonprofits that serve children and families. This interactive zone will feature booths from:

Lake Tahoe Shining Stars
Tahoe Safe Alliance for Kids
Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (discounted Tahoe Brewfest tickets available here!)
Tahoe Craft Lab
Encompassed Youth
The Studio
FamilySearch Center Reno

Expect fun activities, creative stations, and useful resources for families of all kinds.

Fireside Chats & Community Connection

Don’t miss insightful fireside chats featuring:

Chelcee Thomas, Ph.D., Executive Director of Live Violence Free, speaking on nonprofit branding
Mayor Tamara Wallace and City Manager Joe Irvin, leading a community Q&A session

It’s a great opportunity to hear directly from local leadership and organizations doing powerful work in our community.

Ticket Info – No Fees This Year!

Tickets are just $20 per person and kids under 9 are FREE. Even better—no online ticketing fees this year! The Chamber is covering the Tahoe Blue Event Center’s $4 facility fee, and you can skip Ticketmaster fees entirely.

In-Person Ticket Sales:

March 27: Clean Tahoe office, 2:30–4:30 PM (cash only)
March 28–29: Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey Games, Tahoe Chamber booth
March 30–April 3:
- Tahoe Valley Campground, 9 AM–4 PM (cash only)
- The Cork & More, 10 AM–5 PM (closed Sunday, cash only)

Get Involved

Whether you’re attending, sponsoring, or exhibiting, the Go Local Business Expo is the place to be on April 3. It’s a celebration of our business community, a showcase of the region’s creativity and resilience, and a chance to support those who make Tahoe thrive.

Big thanks to our 2025 sponsors: Margaritaville Lake Tahoe, Barton Health, Golden Nugget, LTCC, NV Energy, Clearly Tahoe, Dollar Signs & Graphics, The City of South Lake Tahoe, Camelot Party Rentals, Fox & Hound, Luna Lending, and more.

🎟 For tickets, vendor list, and full details, visit:
👉 tahoechamber.org/business-expo

Let’s connect, celebrate, and Go Local—see you at the Expo!

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