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The third annual dog pull will take place at the Tahoe City Golf Course on Sunday March 6. Courtesy photo |
CommentsSnowfest Schedule of Events
March 5 to 14
StaffPublished: February 22, 2010
A guide to all the action during the 29th Annual Snowfest in North Lake Tahoe.
Friday March 5
North Shore Nights at Garwoods
Northstar-at-Tahoe sponsors an evening with raffle prizes and happy hour specials. 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, (530) 546-3366, garwoods.com
Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge
Contestants try foods from around the world, all proceeds benefit bartender “Fro.” 4 to 6 p.m. Mamasake, the Village at Squaw Valley, (530) 584-0110, mamasake.com
SnowFest Queen Coronation
The queen is crowned based on ticket sales, community involvement, interview, activities, essay, and GPA. Each queen candidate sponsored by nonprofit. 6 p.m. KT-22 Deck, Squaw Valley, (530) 583-6955, squaw.com
Opening Night Ceremonies
Laser show, torchlight parade, fireworks display sponsored by Coors Light. Ring in the 28th annual opening ceremonies. Live music, Johnny Haines emcees. 6:30 p.m. Squaw Valley, (530) 583-6955, squaw.com
Olympic Plaza’s Full House Opening Night Party
Kicking off right after opening ceremonies, with live music and DJ “Space Cowboys.” 7:30 p.m. Olympic House/Plaza Bar, Squaw Valley, (530) 583-6955, squaw.com
Saturday March 6
Toyota’s Sick n Twisted Freestyle Tour Rail Jam
Presented by Snowbomb for all ages and abilities. $20 to enter Open Class, compete for cash prizes. $10 to enter Amateur Class, compete for gear. Registration 9 to 10:30 a.m. day of event, under 18 must be accompanied by guardian or parent. Helmets required. Sugar Bowl, 629 Sugar Bowl Road, Norden, (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com
North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association Pancake Breakfast
Annual breakfast in downtown Tahoe City with pancakes, sausages, fruit, coffee, and juice. Under 5 free, under 12 $4, 12+ $7. 7 to 11 a.m. Tahoe City Fire Station, 300 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City
Fat Cat Drawing Contest
Winner will have drawings posted in Fat Cat for the week. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. Ages 4 to 12, starts at 11 a.m. Fat Cat Café, 599 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-3355
Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade
Produced by Tahoe City Downtown Association. See Tahoe’s wackiest and wildest strut through Tahoe City. Arrive early, limited parking. 11:30 a.m. North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-3348, visisttahoecity.com
“Paint the Bear”
North Tahoe Arts and the BEAR League invite children of all ages to color a bear after the parade and learn more about our furry neighbors. Free to kids, 12:30 p.m. North Tahoe Arts, 380 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 581-2787, northtahoearts.com
Pete & Peter’s Post-Parade Party
Drink specials with the Jaeger Girls and the Vulcans from Minnesota. Over 21. Pete & Peter’s, 395 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-2400
Stohlgren Brothers’ Ice Cream Eating Contest
Try to beat the reigning champ! Different age categories. 1 p.m. Tahoe City Fire Station, 300 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City
20th Annual Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim
Participants compete in a 225-yard swimming race in Lake Tahoe’s 40-degree water off Gar Woods’ pier. Prizes for men’s and women’s categories, raffle to follow. Entry fee $30/advance, $35 at the event.1:30 p.m. check-in, 2:30 p.m. start. Gar Woods Grill & Pier, 5000 North Lake Boulevard, Carnelian Bay, (530) 546-3366, garwoods.com
Fat Cat’s “Frosty Kitty” Snow Party
Rock around the clock with live music and specials on lunch, dinner, and appetizers. 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fat Cat Café, 599 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-3355
“Snow Down Party” with the Space Cowboys
Groovin’ breakbeats and heart-warming house music with the San Francisco favorites. Proceeds to benefit a nonprofit guest. 9 p.m. Lakeside Pizza, Tahoe City, 850 North Lake Boulevard, (530) 583-2000, lakesidetahoecity.com
33rd Annual Great Ski Race
The main fundraising even for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team, this 30-kilometer race draws cross country skiers from around the world and runs from the Tahoe Cross Country Center to the Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee for the finish and after-party. 9 a.m. All ages $45, Tahoe Cross Country Center, Tahoe City, thegreatskirace.com
Flaik Vertical Challenge
Explore the terrain at Alpine Meadows with this competition in which contestants traverse to different checkpoints (different courses for ability levels). Flaik devices are used to track exactly where skiers and riders are, vertical feet, speed, runs completed, and checkpoints traversed. Prizes for each level. Free, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alpine Meadows, 2600 Alpine Meadows Road, Tahoe City, (530) 582-4232, skialpine.com
Wacky Winter Bowling
Fly down the bowling lane on a snow saucer and take out as many “Bozo” bowling pins as you can! Each team gets three chances, prizes for wackiest costumes. Sponsored by Tahoe City Downtown Association. Helmets required for all participants 18 and under. Ages 5 and up. Registration 10 a.m., start 11 a.m. Tahoe City Golf Course, tcgc@sbsglobal.net, (530) 583-3348, visittahoecity.com
3rd Annual Dog Pull
Dogs pull down a 75-foot snow track. Prizes and gift bags. Sponsored by the Tahoe City Golf Course, proceeds to benefit the Pet Network of Incline Village. $20 entry fee, registration 11 a.m., start at 12 p.m. Tahoe City Golf Course, tcgc@sbsglobal.net, (530) 583-3348, visittahoecity.com
Sunnyside Luau
Hawaiian luau with all-you-can eat Hawaiian buffet and specialty island drinks, with hula hoop and hula pie eating contests. Reservations recommended. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunnyside Resort, 1850 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-7200, sunnysideresort.com
Monday March 8
Jake’s Mardi Gras Party
New Orleans style party with Crescent City cuisine, Hurricane punches, bawdy costumes, live music and loads of beads. 4:30 p.m. Jake’s on the Lake, Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City, (530) 583-0188, jakestahoe.com
“Are You Smarter Than a Bottle Cap”
Tournament of champions. Solve the Mickey’s puzzle caps in a head to head tournament format. Cash and prizes. Free. 5 p.m. The Slot, Village at Squaw Valley, (530) 584-6170
Bar Game Olympics
Evening of pool, shuffle-board, foosball, and disc. Prizes for the top 3 teams. Ages 21 and up. $10 entry. 7 p.m. Pete ‘N Peters, 395 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-2400
Sundeck Ski Race
Put on your one-piece ski suit and strap on your sample skis to see who can race around the sundeck first. Portion of the proceeds to benefit High Fives Nonprofit Foundation. Ages 18 and up. $10 entry fee. 4:00 p.m. Cornice Cantina, Center Building of Squaw parking lot, Squaw Valley, (530) 452-4362
Taco Feed and Pro Patroller’s Race
Support your favorite patrol team and chow down on some tacos. 4:30 p.m. Homewood Mountain Resort, 5145 West Lake Boulevard, Homewood, (530) 525-2992, skihomewood.com
Wednesday March 10
Wild Winter Wednesdays
Aprés ski drink specials, half-price nachos and wings. Raffle and snowboard giveaway. Proceeds to benefit Disabled Sports USA-Far West. 4 to 6:30 p.m. River Ranch Lodge, 2285 River Road, Tahoe City, (530) 583-426, riverranchlodge.com
Famous Fish Taco Night
Come down to Sunnyside for half-price tacos and beer specials. Sunnyside Resort, 1850 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-7200, sunnysideresort.com
Cat’s Meow Martini Party
A special night, get your tickets fast. Drink specials and appetizers. Cocktail attire requested. 8 p.m. Fat Cat Café, 599 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-3355
Broomball Tournament
Slip and slide around the rink for some friendly competition, for adults and kids. Equipment and hot cocoa provided. Ages 12 and up. $5. 8 p.m. Resort at Squaw Creek, 400 Squaw Creek Road, Squaw Valley, (800) 327-3353, squawcreek.com
Thursday March 11
Crazy Games Night
Basketball, bowling, putting, hula hooping, bean bag toss, pool table trick shots — come enjoy them all! Prizes for top 3. Ages 21 and up. Free. 5:30 to 8 p.m. Blue Agave Restaurant, 425 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-8113, tahoebluagave.com
Fastest Server Contest
Come see your favorite servers battle through an obstacle course. Cash prizes for top three. Sign up before event. $10 entry. 8 p.m. Pete ‘N Peter’s, 395 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 58302400
Fastest Bartender Competition
Compete against the clock to make the most accurate drinks in the fastest time, and win the title of “Truckee’s Fastest Bartender.” Sponsored in part by Harlem Kiriden Liquor and PBR. Free. 8 p.m. Tourist Club, 10110, Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 587-7775
Friday March 12
1st Annual Kings Beach Snowman Building Contest
Different age groups and fun categories, everyone can win a prize! Teams or individuals, open to all ages. Rules and categories posted at Kings Beach Library. Proceeds to benefit the Friends of the Kings Beach Library, sponsored in part by North Shore Ace Hardware. Free. 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kings Beach Library, 301 Secline Street, Kings Beach, (530) 546-2021
3rd Annual Rib-Fest
Outdoor extravaganza of BBQ at the BT! Portion of the proceeds to benefit the Chris Park Memorial Scholarship Foundation. 4 to 7 p.m. Bridgetender Bar & Grill, 65 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-3342
Prohibition Pub Crawl
Meet at the Bridgetender to get your speakeasy passwords, then visit participating gin mills and speakeasies for old-time drink specials and an education on the Tahoe Basin’s lawless past. Sponsored by the North Lake Tahoe Historical Society. 4 to 9 p.m. Begin at Bridgetender Bar & Grill, 65 West Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 583-3342
3rd Annual Ice Castle Lighting and Coloring Contest
Come see the unveiling of the snow sculpture by Jeremiah Johnson and his crew. Special coloring contest for kids in the pull-out section of the Tahoe World, bring your entry for judging at 4 p.m. Lighting at 6 p.m. Downtown Kings Beach
Joe King Poker Tournament
Celebrates Joe King, who allegedly acquired the land for Kings Beach in a poker game in 1925. Proceeds to benefit the North Tahoe Business Association. 7 to 11 p.m. Tahoe Biltmore, 5 Highway 28, Crystal Bay, (775) 831-0660, ntbamainstreet.org
Saturday March 13
Pancake Breakfast and Community Expo for Youth Trust Fund 2010
Pancake breakfast to raise money for local scholarships, sponsored by the North Tahoe PUD Recreation and Parks Commission. 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. North Tahoe Events Center, Kings Beach, 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, ntpud.org
Ultimate Boarder Championships
Board sport triathlon has its snowboarding portion at Northstar-at-Tahoe. All day event, pre-registration required at ultimateboarder.com. Northstar-at-Tahoe, 100 Northstar Drive, Truckee, (530) 562-1010, northstarattahoe.com
Silver Belt Banzai
Skicross action meets downhill speed in the Silver Belt Banzai. Daron Rhalves won last year come out and challenge him. All day event, ages 16 and up. $50 with Sugar Bowl pass, $75 without. Sugar Bowl, 629 Sugar Bowl Road, Norden, (530) 426-9000, sugarbowl.com
Dress Up Your Dog Contest
A local’s favorite, grand prize for best dressed transit dog, and more fun categories. Proceeds to benefit Truckee North Tahoe-Transportation Management Association, Snowfest, and North Tahoe Business Assocation. 10 a.m. Kings Beach Event Center, 8318 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, laketahoetransit.com
Winter Fun Snowfest Parade
Closing weekend parade, present by the North Tahoe Business Association. Lots of color, beads, and fun for all! To participate, call NTBA at (530) 546-9000, or visit ntbamainstreet.org. 11 a.m., Kings Beach Main Street
After Parade Party & Snowfest Queen Raffle
Enjoy Caliente’s famous chupacabras and post-parade party. Drawing for Snowfest Queen Raffle with a grand prize of 4 night/5 day stay at the Kona Hideaway Bed & Breakfast and $500 cash. 12:30 p.m. Caliente! Restaurant, 8791 North Lake Boulevard, Kings Beach, (530) 546-1000, calientetahoe.com
Cross Country Relay Race
Eight-mile course at the Tahoe City Golf Course, teams up to four people. Mini-relay for ages 16 and under. Free rounds of golf for winning team and best costumes. Portion of the proceeds to benefit Tahoe Lake School cross country ski program and library. $10/person. 2:00 p.m. Tahoe City Golf Course, 251 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 308-5098
Tricycle Races
Giant Red Bull tricycle race with obstacle race involving food and drinks. Prizes for top three finishers. Ages 16 and up, register 12 to 1:30 p.m. $5 entry fee. 2:00 p.m. Lakeside Pizza, Tahoe City, 850 North Lake Boulevard, (530) 583-2000, lakesidetahoecity.com
2nd Annual Ta-Hoe Nalu Artic Stand-up Paddleboard Race
One mile stand-up paddleboard sprint race. Music by Truckee Tribe. Ages 18 and up. 11 a.m. registration, start at 12:30 p.m. Blue Onion Café, Brassie Avenue, Kings Beach, ta-honalu.com
Food for Thought Tamale Dinner
Homemade tamales and traditional Mexican fare to celebrate the voices of local youth at ARC. Alcohol and drug free event to showcase photography, film, and writing inspired by personal lives and communities. Proceeds to benefit ARC’s youth scholarship fund. 6 to 10 p.m. North Tahoe Boys and Girls Club, 8125 Steelhead Avenue, Kings Beach, (530) 546-4324, arcprogram.org
Snow Ball
Put on your dancing shoes for a night in a winter wonderland at the Cal-Neva. Live music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s, libations, and light snacks. Raffle prizes. Portion of proceeds to benefit Disabled Sports USA-Far West. $28/person. 8 to 11 p.m. Cal-Neva Resort, 2 Stateline Road, Crystal Bay, (800) 233-5551, calnevaresort.com
Tahoe Open Mic Contest
Singers, songwriters, and musicians welcome. Win performances in Tahoe/Truckee locations. Ages 12 and up. 9:30 p.m. Sandy’s Pub, Resort at Squaw Creek, (530) 584-5889, tahoeopenmic.com
Sunday March 14
The Alaskan Open
Who said you can’t play golf in the Sierra in the winter? Tee off in a four man or woman scramble in your snowshoes. Teams of four, rounds of golf for winning team and best costumes. Portions of the proceeds to benefit Tahoe Lake School. $20/person, all ages. 11 a.m. Tahoe City Golf Course, 251 North Lake Boulevard, Tahoe City, (530) 308-5098
Snow Sculpture Contest
Invited teams build snow sculptures to be judges. Prizes for best teams. Live music, BBQ & drink specials. 12 to 5 p.m. River Ranch Lodge, 2285 River Road, Tahoe City, (530) 583-426, riverranchlodge.com
4th Annual Tahoe Donner Association “I-Dida-Run”
Donner Party-themed dog pull pits dogs pulling covered wagon sleds over a course. Proceeds to benefit the Human Society. $20 entry fee. 1 p.m. The Lodge Restaurant, 12850 Northwoods Boulevard, Truckee, (530) 587-9424, tahoedonnerassociation.com
Tahoe Cross Country Gourmet Ski Tour
For the ninth year, this event invites you to ski or snowshoe along the trails while sampling food from the finest North Shore restaurants. Live music at the day lodge until 5 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Tahoe Cross Country Ski Education Association. $30/adults, $25/passholders, 12 and under free. 1 to 3 p.m. Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area, 925 Country Club Drive, (530) 583-5010, tahoexc.org
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