SnowFest Is Coming To Tahoe!

OFFICIAL 2009 SNOWFEST EVENT CALENDAR

The 2009 calendar is now live! Take a look at all the great events lined up for the coming SnowFest! More events to be added - check back often!

Events are constantly changing. Please plan to pick up a Snow Festival Event Calendar and official Program at any participating event location or local merchant. Note: All events subject to change or cancellation without notice.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2009:

34th Annual "Dick Linkey" Rotary Ski Challenge - Come join in the Largest Rotarian Ski Challenge again this year! Lots of Fun races for all ages…for registration by Feb.20, go to the website at http://www.tahoecityrotary.org/. Look under Ski Challenge for sign ups and more info!
All Day
Alpine MeadowsHwy 89/ Alpine Meadows Rd.

4th Annual 2009 Science EXPO - The Science EXPO will feature interactive science experiments for kid’s ages 6-12 and their families on the themes of “Snow, Water, Ice & Earth”. In addition, this year, many of the activities will pertain to climate change / global warming and the local impacts here at Lake Tahoe. Admission is FREE and includes and ice cream cone! Hosted in part by the non-profit Organizations UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Sierra Nevada College and Lake Tahoe School. http://terc.ucdavis.edu/
3-7pm FREE
Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, 291 Country Club Drive, Incline Village. (775) 881-7560 x 7583

Sugar Bowl presents the SF Indie Film Festival - The world-renowned film festival heads for higher ground, screening 4 independent films at Sugar Bowl's Judah Lodge over the weekend. Catch "yet to be released" studio films and off-the-radar independent gems after a day on the slopes! More info at http://www.sfindie.com/ and/or http://www.sugarbowl.com/
6pm & 8pm
Mt Judah Lodge, Coldstream Room Sugar Bowl Resort Donner Summit off old Hwy 40

Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge - Contestants try foods from around the world! In this challenge, the items get progressively more interesting…to say the least! If you’ve got a strong stomach, then you need to join in and enter this contest. Proceeds to benefit our bartender “Fro” who has hosted this event as well as our infamous wasabi eating contest each year. Come cheer on all the crazy eating!http://www.mamasake.com/
4:30pmFREE
Mamasake Patio Village @ Squaw Valley (530) 584-0110

Snowfest Queen Coronation - Come see the Crowning of this year’s Queen in person! Girls go against each other in the following categories: ticket sales, community involvement & interview, extracurricular activities, essay, and GPA! Proceeds to benefit numerous Non-profit organizations which sponsor each candidate.
6:30pm
Squaw Valley USA - Bottom of KT22 on the Plaza Deck

Squaw Valley USA Opening Night Ceremonies - Come to see this amazing 28th Annual Opening Ceremonies as Squaw Valley’s sky is lit up on Mountain with an amazing laser show, torchlight parade, and incredible fireworks display! Live DJ Music with the “Space Cowboys & the "Unimog” on the outside Sundeck. Watch all the festivities while Johnny Haines emcees it off the hook! Presented by the Squaw Valley Business Association, and Squaw Valley USA.Website
7:00pm
Squaw Valley USA, On the snow at the base of KT-22.

On-Mountain Fireworks Display - Presented by Coors Light
7:00pm
Squaw Valley USA, On the snow at the base of KT-22.

Olympic Plaza's Full House Opening Night Party - The party gets started immediately after the Opening Ceremonies on the snow! Come on inside the Olympic Plaza afterwards for live music,followed by the “Space Cowboys”. Come ready to party all night long!Website
7:30pm
Olympic House/Plaza Bar, Squaw Valley USA

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2009:

Snowbomb Presents the Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour-Halfpipe - Check out this SnowBomb Competition, and see who's got the best moves in this Halfpipe competition. This Tour showcases local talent in over 12 events per season and awards more than $25,000 in cash and prizes. Sponsors include: Under Armour, Volkl, Burton & Bern
ALL DAYReg: 9-10:30Contest: 11am
Boreal Mtn Resort

North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association Pancake Breakfast - Come join the North Tahoe Firefighter’s at the Annual Pancake breakfast in downtown Tahoe City! Featuring: pancakes, sausages, fruit, coffee & juice. . Proceeds benefit the North Tahoe Firefighter’s Association.
7-11am Under 5 free, under 12-$4, 12 & above-$7
Tahoe City Fire Station, 300 N. Lake Blvd

Fat Cat Drawing Contest - KIDS! Come and get your entry form and draw and color your best "Fat Cat" in your age category and win great prizes! Must draw your very own "Fat Cat", and return to the Café for judging no later than 5pm Saturday. Winners will be announced prior to the "Cat Fight" on Sunday, 2pm!
11am Ages 4-12
Fat Cat Cafe', Tahoe City 599 N.Lake Blvd (530) 583-3355

Tahoe City SnowFest! Parade - Produced by Tahoe City Downtown Association -See Tahoe's wackiest and wildest strut down North Lake Blvd. in Tahoe City. "Tahoe City Through Time" is this year's parade theme so come early and get the best spot to see Tahoe at its best. Don't miss out on the biggest party in North Lake Tahoe! To participate in the parade or to become a sponsor, go to the website for applications and more information click here.
11:30am - 12:30pm
Downtown Tahoe City - Arrive early - parking is limited and the main road is closed during the parade. Park on the edge of town and walk in.

“Color the Bear” @ North Tahoe Arts Center - A FREE event for children! North Tahoe Arts and the BEAR League invites children of all ages to stop by the North Tahoe Arts Center after the parade and decorate a wooden bear! Children will receive a bear that they can color however they want and can bring them home with afterwards! Juice and cookies will be provided. More info go to http://www.northtahoearts.com/.
12:00 - 2pm
Tahoe Art Center, 380 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City (530) 581-2787 or

Pete 'n Peters Post Parade Party - Right after the parade! Come and join in all the fun at Pete’s for drink specials and all the rest of the festivities. 395 N. Lake Blvd. Join the Jaeger Girls and the Vulcans for a fun filled afternoon! Over 21 only.
Noon-?
Pete & Peter's, 395 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City.530-583-2400

Stohlgren Brothers' Ice Cream Eating Contest - See if you can beat the reigning champion, who travels many miles to defend his crown. There will be different age categories so everyone can enjoy as much as their stomach's can handle!
1pm - after the parade
At the Tahoe City Fire Station.

19th Annual "Gar Woods" Polar Bear Swim - Participants compete in a swimming race in Lake Tahoe (40 degree water), beyond the end of Gar Woods’s pier and back (approx. 225 yards). Hundreds gather to watch brave souls swim in this race in Lake Tahoe in March! Come join them or, be a spectator from the sidelines while enjoying a Wet Woody! Prizes for men’s & women’s categories, huge raffle to follow! Website
2pm1:30 check in $30 advance entry fee / $35 day of event
Gar Woods is located at 5000 North Lake Blvd in Carnelian Bay. (530) 546-3366

Village Pizzeria "All You Can Eat Spaghetti Feed" - Join us and “carb up” for the Great Race tomorrow! Come on in with your group of friends or family and see who can eat the most! Includes garlic bread & Drink in this "food-a thon evening"! For more info call (530) 587-7171.
4-7pm$15 per person. Includes garlic bread and drink.
Village Pizzeria, Longs Center, Truckee 530-412-3504

Tahoe Comedy North Presents 'SnowFest Magic & Comedy' - Get the kids together and come enjoy an incredible Magic show, lakeside! Hosted by the North Tahoe Business Association, this fun filled evening will kick off with the family friendly magic show, followed at 8pm with a hilarious Comedy Show put on by Tahoe Comedy North. For more info on the event go to http://www.ntbamainstreet.org/, or http://www.tahoecomedynorth.com/
Magic: 5pmComedy: 8pmMagic: $5 kids/$8 adults Comedy: $10 pre sale $15@door
North Tahoe Conference Center, Kings Beach

Lakeside's "DJ Street Dance Party" - Come enjoy the great sights and sounds of the "Space Cowboys & the Unimog" Live Space Cowboys, & RIPE allstars DJ dance show outside of Lakeside Pizza until 10pm, then the party and DJ's move on inside for 21 and over, for late night DJ party with ice blocking breakbeat and heartwarming house music. See if you can keep up with this one! http://www.spacecowboys.org/
6pm-close
Lakeside Pizza, Tahoe City, behind Safeway

Sugar Bowl presents the SF Indie Film Festival - The world-renowned film festival heads for higher ground, screening 4 independent films at Sugar Bowl's Judah Lodge over the weekend. Catch "yet to be released" studio films and off-the-radar independent gems after a day on the slopes! More info at http://www.sfindie.com/ and/or http://www.sugarbowl.com/
6pm & 8pm
Mt. Judah Lodge, Coldstream Room -Sugar Bowl Resort Donner Summit off Hwy 40

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2009:

Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue's "Great Ski Race" - Cross Country Ski Racers from all over the world will embark on the 33rd Annual Great Ski Race. The 30 km race begins at the Tahoe Cross Country Center in Tahoe City, and goes up andOver the ridges to end at the Cottonwood Restaurant in Truckee. The Great Ski Race is one of theLargest Nordic ski races west of the Mississippi! It is the main fundraising event for the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team, a non-profit organization. Website
9am
Start: Tahoe XC - Tahoe City Finish: Truckee

Snowbomb Presents the Toyota Sick & Twisted Freestyle Tour-Slopestyle - Check out this SnowBomb Competition, and see who's got the best moves in this Slopestyle competition. This Tour showcases local talent in over 12 events per season and awards more than $25,000 in cash and prizes. Sponsors include: Under Armour, Volkl, Burton & Bern
ALL DAYReg: 9-10:30Contest: 11am
Diamond Peak Ski Area, Incline Village

“Wacky Winter Bowling” sponsored by Tahoe City Downtown Association - Get Ready! Fly down the “bowling lane” on a snow saucer and take out as many giant bowling pins as you can during the Wacky Winter Bowling in Tahoe City @ the Tahoe City Golf Course. Helmets required for all sledders and participants 18 and under. Helmets available at event. Saucers provided. Age groups for participating are: 5-11, 12-17, 18 & Up. Lots of craz fun to be had by all! Proceeds to benefit the Tahoe City Downtown Association. Register at visittahoecity.com, or call (530) 583-3348 at 9am on the day of the event!
10am
Tahoe City Golf Course, Behind Bank of America in Tahoe City. More info: (530) 583-3348

Tahoe City Golf Course's "Dog Pull" - This great classic event is back again at the Tahoe City Golf Course! This is such a great place for all Ages to watch, as well as participate with their pooches! Come to see all the variety of sizes and shapes of dogs that participate in this Big Pull! Fun prizes for dogs, along with dog tag “prizes” to proudly wear around town to show off! For more info, email: tcgc@sbcglobal.net. Proceeds to benefit The Pet Network of Incline Village.
12pmRegister at 11am $20 entry
Tahoe City Golf Course, Behind Bank of America

Tahoe City PUD presents the Snowball Softball Tournament - It's time to test out your Softball skills in the snow! Bring your mitt and have fun…Tahoe style! The first 6 teams to sign up through the TCPUD will compete in a one-day, single elimination tournament at Conners Field. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Kidz Club/Teen Center at Ridout Community Center. Sign ups at (530) 583-3440 x 10
Noon-6pm18 & over $70/team
Conners Field, Tahoe City 375 Grove Street

A Cat Fight - Fat Cat Cafe' - Come join in the fun at one of the Funnest & Craziest events of the year! Wear your cutest, funniest, or sexiest cat costume and “scratch” your opponent with our padded pummel sticks! Prizes will also be awarded for costumes ,including a $100 gift certificate to the Fat Cat! You’ll definitely want to fight for that prize, as the food at Fat Cat is out of this world! Space is limited so sign up at the Fat Cat Café soon! Proceeds to benefit The Humane Society.
2pmadvanced sign ups at the café $10 entry
Fat Cat Cafe', Tahoe City (530) 583-3355

Sunnyside Luau - This authentic Hawaiian luau features an all-you-can-eat buffet with great Hawaiian dishes, as well as some great drink specials. Proceeds benefit the North Tahoe High School Scholarship Fund. Website
5:30pm-10pm
Sunnyside Resort, 1850 West Lake Blvd, 2 miles south of Tahoe City. 583-7200

MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2009:

Jake's Mardi Gras Party - This party is a New Orleans style theme party featuring Crescent City Cuisine, Hurricane Punches, Bawdy Costumes, Live music and Beads, Beads, Beads!! For more info, call (530) 583-0188 or visit http://www.jakestahoe.com/
4:30-10:30p
Jake's on the Lake, Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City.583-0188

The Tourist Club presents "The Fastest Bartender Contest" - Come join in the fun as this event comes back this year, and in Truckee!! See if you can outpour your fellow bartenders at this competition, and show off your mixology skills!
8pm
Tourist Club, 10110 Donner Pass Rd- Historic Downtown Truckee

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2009:

Pete 'n Peters Bar Game Olympics presented by Southern ComfortCome enjoy a fun evening of Pool, Shuffle-board, foosball & dice. Great Prizes for the top 3 Teams! More info call (530) 583-2400. 21 & over .
7pm 21+$10 entry
Pete 'N Peters, 395 North Lake Blvd Tahoe City.583-2400.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2009:

Sunnyside's "Famous Fish Taco Night" - Come join in this "local's" favorite…1/2 price Famous tacos and beer specials! More info (530) 583-7200
4-9pm
Sunnyside Resort, 1850 W. Lake Blvd. 2 miles S. or Tahoe City.(530) 583-7200

Fat Cat Cafe's 'Cat's Meow Martini Party' - Get your Martini on with great drink specials and amazing appetizers! Cocktail attire requested! This will be one of those great nights to actually dress up in Tahoe, so get your outfits now! Space limited …so make sure to purchase your tickets ahead at the Fat Cat!
8pm
Fat Cat Cafe', Tahoe City (530) 583-3355

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2009:

Blue Agave's "Noche Loca' - This night will have a progressive series of fun games including: basketball, bowling, putting, Bean bag toss, pool table trick shots, and much, much more! Great prizes and FREE to all! (530) 583-8113
5:30-8pmFREE
Blue Agave Restaurant, Tahoe City.583-8113

Taco Feed & Pro Patroller's Race - Support your Patrol team at the annual Pro Patroller's Race. Paired with Homewood's popular taco feed, you won't want to miss this event.
6pm
Homewood Mountain Resort (530) 525-2992

Pete & Peter's 'Fastest Server Contest' - Come see your favorite “Servers” of all kinds battle against each through the obstacle course, and onto the "posing platform" to win the title of “best” on the North Shore of the Lake! Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd! Signup at Pete 'n Peter's ahead of time!
7pm
Pete & Peter's, 395 N. Lake Blvd in Tahoe City.530-583-2400

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009

Geo-Snow Quest Adventure - Hosted by the Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP). Learn how to use GPS, Maps and avalanche beacons in this snowbound adventure quest. Participants of all ages search on skis for clue caches hidden around the trails of the Tahoe Cross Country Center. Win prizes and stay to have hot cocoa in the Winter Discovery Center Yurt after the Quest. Great Family Fun!! For more info contact christing@4swep.org.
3:30-5:30
Tahoe Cross-Country Center, Highlands, 2mi east of Tahoe City

Bridgetender's 2nd Annual Rib-Fest - Come on in to enjoy the great Ribs at the BT, for this 2nd Annual Rib Fest! An outdoor extravaganza of BBQ’d Ribs takes place on the outside patio & bar of the BT. It’s like being in a snow cave, with lots of great ribs & drink to be had by all! Proceeds to benefit the Chris Park Memorial Scholarship Foundation
4-7pm
Bridgetender Bar & Grill, South side of Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City.530.583.3342

Kings Beach 'Dragon Snow Sculpture' Unveiling - Come see the final “Snow Sculpture” that has been being constructed all week long at the Beach, by local resident Jeremiah Johnson and his crew of snow sculptors. The transformation of the Snow into the “final sculpture” will be fun to see all week long, so make sure to stop by and watch! KIDS! Look for the Coloring Contest in the Tahoe World pull out section, and bring it down for judging At 4pm. Prizes and lots of fun!
5pm
Downtown Kings Beach

Joe King Poker TournamentProduced by the North Tahoe Business Association - Kings Beach came to be in 1925 when Joe King allegedly acquired the land after an all-night poker game. Joe took his poker winnings to develop Kings Beach from 5 small cabins to a flourishing funky beach town. Relive the 1920's and try your luck at becoming the Honorary Mayor of Kings Beach at the 2nd Annual Joe King Poker Tournament (Texas Hold-em tournament). www.ntbamainstreet.org. Proceeds to benefit the North Tahoe Business Association. Website
7-11pm
Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay, NV

Punk Rock Karaoke - Get on your leather chokers and studded wristbands baby, and come on out and put on a screamin' good show for all to see at the Tourist Club in Truckee!! Yes folks, it's Punk Rock Karaoke, so you can be any of the good 'ol screamin punk rockers tonight!
9pm
Tourist Club, Downtown Truckee

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2009:

Pancake for Playgrounds 2009! Community EXPO - North Tahoe PUD Recreation and Parks Commission Pancake Breakfast and Community EXPO! N.Tahoe Conference Ctr Join your neighbors in supporting a new playground while eating delicious pancakes, strawberries, sausages and all the fixins’, coffee and OJ at this SnowFest! Tradition. This year, the proceeds will go to the Playground Project through the Friends of the Park Fund for a new Playground which will have separate play areas for children age ranges 0-5 and 5-12. This will Replace play equipment in the North Tahoe Regional Park that was removed due to non-compliance with current safety guidelines. http://www.ntpud.org/
8:30-10:30am
North Tahoe Conference Center, Kings Beach 8318 N. Lake Blvd.

'Dress Up Your Dog Contest' - A local’s favorite is back this year, sponsored by the Truckee North Tahoe Transportation Mgmt Association. The dress up your dog contest will have several categories this year, along with a Grand prize doing to the “Best Dressed Transit Dog”! Come bring your pooch and support this fun event!http://www.laketahoetransit.com/. Proceeds to benefit TNT-TMA, SnowFest, & NTBA.
9am
North Tahoe Conference Center, Kings Beach 8318 N. Lake Blvd.

Java Hut's 2nd Annual Dodgeball Tourney - Show off your "style and grace" at the 2nd Annual "DodgeBall Tourney"! This fun filled sporting event will consist of teams of 6-10 persons. Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed Team as well as Dodge Ball Champs! Advanced sign ups suggested, but not required. Forms available at Java Hut in Kings Beach. (530)546-0602. Proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Club
11am Entry $100 per team
Kings Beach, On the beach behind Java Hut

Squaw Village Neighbourhood Co. presents "Doggie Agility Course of Snow" - Tails by the Lake & the Village @ Squaw are hosting this fun & crazy doggie agility race this year! This event features a dog agility course made entirely out of snow. Instead of cones to weave, your pup will maneuver a line of fire hydrants made of snow. Next, he’ll run through a tunnel of snow, jump bone shaped hurdles and finish up over a snow made ramp. The agility course is nothing like you have ever seen, and is a Great way to close out the week long festivities of SnowFest! Prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd places. Proceeds to benefit The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. http://www.thevillageatsquaw.com/
11am $10 entry Pets only!
Village at Squaw Valley, Village Courtyard

Kings Beach 'Winter Celebration Snowfest Parade' - Come out for the SnowFest! Closing Weekend Parade, presented by the North Tahoe Business Association. This parade has grown tons in the past few years and is definitely not something to be missed. Lots of color, beads, and fun to be had by all! To participate, call the NTBA office at (530)546-9000 or go the website at http://www.ntbamainstreet.org/
11:30am
Downtown Kings Beach

Caliente's After-Parade Party - Come see what all the “heats” about Southwest South of the Border at the after parade party @ the new Caliente! www.calientetahoe.com. Enjoy the famous “chucacabras”, and all the “post parade” festivities, with promos, and lots of Fun by all!. Website
12:30pmRight after the parade!
Caliente! Restaurant, East end of Kings Beach. 8791 N. Lake Blvd(530) 546-1000

1st Annual Ta-Hoe Nalu "Arctic Standup Paddleboard Race" - Come on out and get your chill on for this NEW Annual SnowFest event! A 1 mile Stand-Up Paddle Sprint Race, on Lake Tahoe….and YES, in March!! Make sure to stick around afterwards for the festivities including music by the Truckee Tribe! Ages-18 +. http://www.ta-hoenalu.com/
2pm Registration starts at 12:30pm
Blue Onion Cafe, Tahoe Vista Corner of 267/28 - Brassie Ave, Kings Beach, CA next to Safeway Store

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2009:

River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest - Twelve invited teams build themed snow sculptures to be judged! Prizes awarded to the best teams. There is definitely some creativity going on at this one! Everyone looks forward to this final day event! Live music, BBQ & drink specials. info@riverranchlodge.com info@riverranchlodge.comWebsite
Noon-5pm
River Ranch, Hwy 89 and Alpine Meadows Road(530) 583-4264

4th Annual Tahoe Donner Association 'I-dida-Run' - This Donner Party themed dog pull race will pit dogs against dogs while pulling covered wagon sleds over a course. This is in a beautiful, safe environment and you can either view it from the comfort of the pub or under the heaters on the deck. Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe & The National Kidney Foundation in the memory of John Carr. http://www.tahoedonnerassociation.com/
1pm $20 entry
The Lodge Restaurant, In Tahoe Donner at 12850 Northwoods Ave.(530) 587-9424

Thinking about Buying or Selling?
Call Alvin's Team Today! 877-651-7810
Or visit our website: www.LivingLakeTahoe.com