| 1-21 |
Squaw Valley Pacific Fine Arts Festival
Village at Squaw Valley. Photography watercolors and oil paintings, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture and more. Live music from 1 to 4 pm both days.
www.thevillageatsquaw.com or 530-584-6266 |
| 17-21 |
Tour de Nez
Reno, Truckee, Northstar A celebration of cycling with riders, exhibits, live music, film.
www.tourdenez.com or 775-323-2977 |
| 18 |
Tour de Nez Truckee Criterium
Historical Downtown Truckee. Spectators cheer on Pro racers as they wind their way around a fast-paced, tight course in Truckee's historic downtown for an hour-long criterium. Races for clunkers, messengers, and kids. Followed by awards and street party afterwards.
www.tourdenez.com or 775-323-2977 |
| 18-24 |
2009 Wooden Boat Week
June 18: Opening Night Gala; June 19: "VIP" Preview Day at Sierra Boat Company; June 20: Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Boat Show 9 am to 4 pm at Sierra Boat Company; June 21: Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Boat Show 9 am to 2 pm with the "Roar Off" at 2 pm; June 22: Woodie Over-the-Bottom; June 23: Ladies' Luncheon and Men's Grill; June 24: "Mahogany Magic"
www.laketahoeconcours.com or 530-581-4700 |
| 19-21 |
Concours d'Elegance
Historically held in August and presented by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation Inc., the 2009 Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance this year kicks off the boating season with a June event. Boat entry applications are available online and due March 30, 2009. Blonde Deck Runabouts are the 2009 Marque class for this year's event, the premier wooden boat show in North America. Go online for more information.
www.laketahoeconcours.com or 530-581-4700 |
| 20 |
Penny Pitch to benefit United Way of Nevada County
Kane's Fine Food Restaurant, 120 E. Main St., Grass Valley. 11:30 am to 6 pm. Individual and team competitions with United Way of Nevada County taking home the winnings. Great specials offered throughout the day.
www.uwnc.org or 530-274-8111 |
| 20 |
The Northstar-at-Tahoe Tour de Nez
Village at Northstar, Truckee. Village Circuit Pro race, Village races for clunkers, kids and messengers. Expo,music, demos, food, festival and party. "Ride with the Pros" in the morning.
www.tourdenez.com or 775-323-2977 |
| 21 |
Nevada City Bicycle Classic
Downtown Streets of Historic Nevada City
www.nevadacitychamber.com or 800-655-6569 |
| 21 |
Downhill Mountain Bike Race
Northstar-At-Tahoe. Downhill mountain bike race series at NorthstarResort featuring Karpiel trail. Registration is $30 ($40 for open class). Check-in 9 - 10:45 am. Racer lift tickets $30 with proof of registration. First race at noon. Format will be a 1 run race.
www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com or 530-562-1010 |
| 22-26 |
Gathering of the Faithful Car Show
Village at Squaw Valley USA. Gathering of pre-1956 MG cars from the western U.S.
www.squaw.com or 530-583-6985 |
| 24 |
West Shore Lecture Series: Unveiling Whiskey
Tahoe Maritime Museum, Homewood. An incredible presentation of the newest boat on display at the Museum - Whiskey, a 1935 Gar Wood, the oldest surviving Gar Wood utility. $15 includes beverages and baked goods and presentation. Doors open 9 am, program 9:30 am
530-525-9253 |
| 26-27 |
Northstar Resort Tours
Northstar-At-Tahoe. $25 Adults; $15 for kids 12 and under. Tours 8:30 am meet in Village and walk 1/4 mile to the observation point. Reservations accepted at Tickets/Season Pass Office or by calling.
www.NorthstarAtTahoe.com or 800-GO-NORTH |
| 27 |
Big Blue Adventure Series: XTERRA Tahoe City
Tahoe City. XTERRA Tahoe City is an off-road triathlon celebrating the natural environment of North Shore Tahoe's excellent terrain, trails and blue water. There are two course lengths and relay team options. Start and finish at Commons Beach in Tahoe City. Register online.
www.bigblueadventure.com or 530-546-1019 |
| 27 |
Western States 100 Endurance Run
Squaw Valley USA. 5am start. 100 mile endurance run traverses the Sierra Nevada along the Western States Trail from Squaw Valley to Auburn. One of the oldest ultra trail events in the world and certainly one of the most challenging.
www.ws100.com or 916-387-8796 |
| 28 |
Truckee Chili Cookoff
Truckee River Regional Park, 10500 Brockway Road, 11 am. Teams of contestants provide samples for attendees and judges, with award categories to include Restaurant, Nonprofit, Individual, and People's Choice. Live music, food, drink booths, kids' activities and fun for the whole family. This fundraiser is presented by the Truckee Sunrise Rotary Club and sponsors.
www.truckeechilicookoff.org or 530-587-8131 |
| 28 |
Big Blue Adventure Series: Burton Creek Trail Run
Burton Creek State Park, Tahoe City. Full- and half-marathon distances plus 5K and 10K runs featuring miles of single track through pine forests and high Sierra meadows. Participants will not only enjoy hearing Burton Creek as it flows into Tahoe, but also the spectacular wildflowers of Tahoe in June. Register online.
www.bigblueadventure.com or 530-546-1019 |
| 30 |
Sunset Cruise
Join Captains Mike and Jim from Sailing Charters for a magnificent sunset cruise on a 50-foot sailboat. Appetizers, refreshments, Chardonnay and beer with friends while supporting the Tahoe Maritime Museum's operations and programs. Departs from Tahoe City at 5:30 pm. This inaugural sunset cruise is being offered exclusively to Museum members. Early reservations recommended. $60 per person.
www.tahoemaritimemuseum.org or 530-525-9253, ext. 0 |
