Events

Tahoe City Farmer's Market

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Every Thursday May 14-October 22, 2026: Tahoe City Farmers Market at Commons Beach! Featuring organic produce, fruit, food trucks, pastured meats, honey, fresh cut flowers, and artisans handmade goodness.  Popular with the locals and fun for the kids....

Made In Tahoe Festival

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Made in Tahoe Festival Spring is a vibrant celebration of all things local, showcasing the best that the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas have to offer. Hosted at The Village at Palisades Tahoe, Made in Tahoe Festival Spring features a diverse range of offerings that are either made or inspired by the community, including local artisans, businesses, chefs, organizations, and entertainers. Immerse yourself in the unique and talented creations of our community, and discover the essence of Tahoe. Additionally, all proceeds from the Made in Tahoe bars will benefit the Tahoe Food Hub, supporting a worthy cause while indulging in the flavors of the region....

Big Blue Adventure Tail Wagger 5K

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Register in advance to participate A dog-friendly event featuring a canine 5K and 1-mile run, along with a canine-focused festival in Lake Tahoe! Come out and enjoy the Big Blue Adventure Tail Wagger 5K. The Tail Wagger events are the premier choice for dog-friendly running. No dog? No problem, as we offer separate starts for human-only participants. The events are held at scenic venues featuring diverse and fun trail networks. It’s not just a run. Come and enjoy the festivities, including an expo and non-competitive activities for both humans and dogs....

Tahoe City Food and Wine Classic

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21+ Come out and for food and wine pairings at the Tahoe City Food and Wine Classic. As one of the most beloved North Lake Tahoe events, we’re busy compiling this year’s list of acclaimed Tahoe restaurants and caterers. The participating business will be offering hand-selected wines and delectable bites to be enjoyed while strolling along Lake Tahoe’s scenic Tahoe City walkway. All tickets include access to the June 6 Wine Walk and the “Grab Your Glass” pre-party on June 5 at Boatworks Mall, where guests can pick up their glass early, enjoy live music, and skip event-day lines. Tickets are limited and often sell out. This event is a fundraiser supporting the Tahoe City Downtown Association. ...

Music on the Beach in Kings Beach

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Music on the Beach in Kings Beach is a free summer concert series held every Friday from late June through August at Kings Beach State Recreation Area on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore. Featuring local and regional bands playing genres like folk, rock, and blues, the event offers sunset views, a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, and a lively beach setting. Visitors bring chairs, blankets, and picnics, enjoy dancing by the shore, and can purchase craft beer, wine, and food from local vendors....

Big Blue Adventure Olympic Valley Half Marathon 8-Miler and 5K

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The Olympic Valley Half Marathon and 8 Miler start and finish at the iconic Village At Palisades Tahoe, site of the historic 1960 Winter Olympics. The course is fast and flat, a scenic out and back featuring mainly paved trail through the valley and along the Truckee River. During the route keep an eye out for bald eagles, mule deer and trout leaping out of the river all while enjoying the cool, refreshing sierra air. You will be supported by plenty of aid stations along the course which will have water, electrolyte beverage and a variety of fruit and snacks. This one you will not want to miss and is certainly a Bucket List Half Marathon and 8 Miler.  Register here: https://olympicvalleyhalf.com/...

Concerts at Commons Beach

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Free Live Music Every Sunday! Concerts at Commons Beach offer free, live Sunday afternoon music (typically 4–7 PM) from June through September, featuring an eclectic mix of blues rock funk bluegrass and reggae. Set against Lake Tahoe, this is a family-friendly, high-energy event with local food, beer, and views.  Genre Variety: The lineup brings diverse musical acts, including funk and R&B (Cool Cool Cool), Americana/roots (Dead Winter Carpenters), and high-octane bluegrass (Poor Man’s Whiskey). Atmosphere: It is a beloved, laid-back community tradition where attendees set up low-back chairs and blankets on the grass amphitheater. Experience: Concert-goers can enjoy music from the beach, lawn, or by boat/paddleboard just off the shore. Food/Drink: Local vendors offer BBQ, ice cream, beer, and wine.   Event Address: 400 North Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145...

Classic Car Stroll

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Tahoe City Classic Car Stroll is presented by the Kiwanis Club of North Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe City Public Utility’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Tahoe City Downtown Association and North Lake Auto Parts will be sponsoring the nineteenth annual TAHOE CITY CLASSIC CAR STROLL. Persons interested in exhibiting their classic and vintage automobiles are encouraged to register for this event, which is free for spectators. Past events have featured muscle cars, hot rods, antiques, sports cars and other classics built prior to 1972. This year they are allowing some exceptions to the 1972 date. Parking along the north side of North Lake Blvd in Tahoe City will be set aside for these vehicles. North Lake Auto Parts will be awarding prizes in various categories. ...

Big Blue Adventure Lake Tahoe Mountain and Gravel Bike Race

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Come out and join us at the Big Blue Adventure Lake Tahoe Mountain and Gravel Bike Race. Experience a day biking in Tahoe City, Lake Tahoe on some sweet trails and singletrack. Juniors and all NICA riders welcome. More information and register here: https://bigblueadventure.com/lake-tahoe-mountain-and-gravel-bike-race/...

Big Blue Adventure Big Chief 50K Ultra Trail Run

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The Big Chief 50K trail race is a loop course on a mix of single track and fire roads  between Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Run through mighty trees, take in breathtaking views and conquer rocky summits. The course travels between 6000 – 7500 feet of elevation. The race starts and finishes in the Village at Northstar Resort in Truckee, CA. Runners will be supported by 5 aid stations with water, Electrolyte beverage, fruit and snacks. The finish rewards include cold beverages, beer, snacks, and a medal. All participants will receive a technical race shirt. The cut off time for official finishers is 8.5 hours but we do our best to accommodate everyone that wants to finish. Medical support will be provided on course and at the finish. The race takes place the day after the Tahoe Trail 100K Mountain Bike Race and follows roughly the same course with a few adjustments. More information here: https://tahoetrailrunning.com/big-chief-50k-ultra-trail-run/...

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

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Truly a special way to spend an evening on Lake Tahoe.  Nightly shows July 3rd through August 23th. Bring your own food or plan on eating there. 2026 lineup is Macbeth and The Heart of Robin Hood Shakespeare Festival...