Truckee Thursdays Downtown Truckee

Truckee Thursdays – Live Music, Arts, Food and Activities

From June 13 to August 29, 2013, Thursday evenings in Historic Downtown Truckee is the place to be! Each Truckee Thursdays event is filled with activities for the whole family. Buy some produce at the certified organic Farmers’ Market, enjoy perusing the arts and crafts vendor booths, check out the sidewalk sales, or sit down to a nice outdoor meal. When you are ready to relax, spread out your blanket and enjoy the live... Read more »

Tough Mudder Woman

Tough Mudder Event at Northstar California Resort

Tough Mudder Event at Northstar California Resort coming this July 13-14, 2013 and again September 28-29, 2013. Do you have what it takes? Tough Mudder is coming to Northstar California Resort this summer and fall! This popular event is not only exciting to watch, but has raised more than $5 million dollars to-date for the Wound Warrior Project. The slogan “Probably the Toughest Event on the Planet” doesn’t quite describe... Read more »

Concerts at Commons Beach Tahoe City

Concerts at Commons Beach, Tahoe City

Sink into your low-back chair and tap your feet to the music! The Concerts at Commons Beach are the largest free, live music events in North Lake Tahoe. The best part is that it happens right on the shores of Lake Tahoe and features local, regional, and national performers whose sole purpose is to entertain you with their diverse musical talents. This 12-week concert series is scheduled every Sunday afternoon from June 24... Read more »

Free Concert El Dorado Beach Tahoe

Free Summer Concert Series at El Dorado Beach

There is nothing quite like relaxing to good music on a warm summer evening next to picture-perfect Lake Tahoe. Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series returns to Lakeview Commons / El Dorado Beach starting June 20th.  Enjoy a beer garden and local vendors all season long, plus a free bike valet. See the musician line-up below and get ready to be excited. Every week will bring a new genre, from Rock & Roll and Reggae... Read more »

Race of the Sky Lake Tahoe

Race the Lake of the Sky at Lake Tahoe

Popular Race the Lake of the Sky is happening this Saturday, June 29th from 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM and Sunday, June 30th from 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM at South Lake Tahoe’s El Dorado Beach. Come to Lake Tahoe’s premiere flatwater standup paddleboard race! Presented by South Tahoe Standup Paddle and Riviera Paddlesurf, Race the Lake of the Sky is a 2-day event with excellent and free spectator viewing at El Dorado Beach –... Read more »

Lake Tahoe – America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride

This event is over, but check out the 24th Annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride 2015. Gear up for the 22nd annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride at Lake Tahoe. Considered one of the most scenic and breathtaking (literally and figuratively!) bike rides in the country, it is put on by Bike the West and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride draws nearly 3,000 cyclists from... Read more »

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day

Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival 2013

Celebrate Lake Tahoe’s unique beauty at the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival 2013, one of the largest events of its kind in the area. This non-profit celebration is run by volunteers who provide fun educational activities, live music and entertainment, including a Trashion Show. Agency representatives and earth-friendly vendors will educate one and all about local environmental issues, recycling/composting, sustainability... Read more »

Easter at Northstar at Tahoe

Northstar at Tahoe Easter Egg Hunt & Festivities

Hop on over to Northstar at Tahoe for some Easter holiday fun! The Village at Northstar is the place to take the kids on an all-day scavenger hunt, check out the Jelly Bean Contest, participate in the Easter Egg Hunt in the Village, and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. There will also be face painting, a Peeps Photo Contest, a parade, and live music on the Village Stage. On the Mountain, see if you can spot the... Read more »

Best Truckee Restaurants 2012

Whether you are a long time local or just visiting, we know your are looking for the BEST places to eat! We have gathered together the best Truckee restaurants to make your search easy. Our Best Truckee Restaurant guide includes winners of Sierra Sun’s Best Of 2012 contest. Voted by locals who know! Get ready to “WOW” your palette at one of the many fine dining Truckee restaurants below! Locals and visitors alike rave... Read more »

Heavenly Resort Spring Loaded Fun!

Heavenly Spring Loaded is an annual 2-week event in South Lake Tahoe. This year’s calendar is chock full of fun for everyone. The Gunbarrel 25 is a unique ski/ride marathon where participants race to do 25 laps on Heavenly’s famous mogul run. Pond Skimming is always a blast with participants in wild costumes competing to see who can make it across Adventure Peak’s Lake at Heavenly without getting wet. Come to the Heavenly... Read more »