Snowfest Schedule
North Shore SnowFest Lineup
The North Shore is the place to be for SnowFest’s closing weekend. In addition to the big Queen’s Raffle drawing, come out to Kings Beach and enjoy two days of fun and fantasy for the whole family.
CANCELED Friday, March 12, 5:00pm: Kings Beach Ice Castle Lighting & Coloring Contest, Kings Beach State Recreation Area. CANCELED. Unfortunately, due to lack of usable snow at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area, the Ice Castle Lighting has been canceled.
Friday, March 12, 7:00-11:00pm: Joe King Poker Tournament, Tahoe Biltmore, Crystal Bay. Play your cards right for the chance to win great prizes and become Honorary Mayor of Kings Beach. The ‘Mayor’ will get to ride in a fancy red convertible in the Kings Beach Parade the next morning. Live music, hors d’oeuvres, no host bar, slot challenge, 1920’s costume contest and a fabulous time for all, even if you are not playing cards! NTBA 530-546-9000. NorthTahoeBusiness.org.
Saturday, March 13, 8:30-10:30am: Pancake Breakfast & Community Expo, North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach. Enjoy pancakes, sausage, strawberries and all the fixin’s with a cup of OJ or coffee, all in support of the NTPUD’s Youth Trust Fund Scholarship program. Some proceeds will also benefit the Playground Project at the North Tahoe Regional Park. $7 adults, $3 kids (4-12), Ages 3 and under are free. North Tahoe PUD, 530-546-4212, NTPUD.org.
Saturday, March 13, 10:00am: Dress Up Your Dog Contest, North Tahoe Event Center, 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach. On the patio at the Pancake Breakfast, the TNT-TMA presents a Tahoe favorite, the ‘Dress Up Your Dog Contest’. TNT-TMA, 530-581-3922, LakeTahoeTransit.com.
Saturday, March 13, 11:30am: Kings Beach Winter Fun SnowFest Parade, Kings Beach Main Street. Trucks, balloons, color, beads, kids, floats, music and shiny stuff – it must be a PARADE! We have a bunch of fun entries this year, come out and see! North Tahoe Business Association, 530-546-9000, NorthTahoe Business.org.
Saturday, March 13, 12:30pm: After-Parade Party & SnowFest Queen Raffle, Caliente!, 8791 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach. The big raffle prize this year is 5 days/4 nights at the South Kona Hideaway Bed & Breakfast and $500 cash! You can purchase some last-minute raffle tickets at Caliente! while enjoying a ChupaCabra and the after-parade festivities. Caliente!, 530-546-1000, CalienteTahoe.com.
Saturday, March 13, 2:00pm: Ta-Hoe Nalu Arctic Standup Paddleboard Race, Blue Onion Cafe/North Tahoe Beach Center, N Lake Blvd at Hwy 267. Registration starts at 11:00am at the Blue Onion Cafe, 1-mile Sprint Race is at 2:00pm from the North Tahoe Beach Center. Live Music and party at the Blue Onion after the Race. Contact Ernie:775-772-2972, ta-hoenalu.com.
Saturday, March 13, 6:00-10:00pm: Food For Thought Tamale Dinner, Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, 8125 Steelhead Ave @Secline in Kings Beach. Enjoy homemade tamales and traditional Mexican fare while celebrating the voices of local youth as they showcase their photography, film, writing and more. Proceeds benefit ARC’s youth scholarship fund. Adventure Risk Challenge, arcprogram.org.
Saturday, March 13, 8:00-11:00pm: Snow Ball at the Cal Neva, 2 Stateline Rd, Crystal Bay. Put on your dancing shoes for a fun-filled evening in a winter-wonderland setting. Enjoy live music from the 60’s 70’s and 80’s along with libations and light snacks and a raffle. A portion of proceeds to benefit Disabled Sports USA-Far West. Cal Neva, 800-233-5551, calnevaresort.com.
Sunday, March 14, 9:00am: Lake Tahoe Dodge Ball Championships, Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe, 8125 Steelhead Ave, Kings Beach. 18 & Up. Dodge, duck and dive your way to being crowned Dodge Ball Champs of Lake Tahoe. Dust off your zany team uniforms and get ready to dodge to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. 530-546-4324, bgcnlt.org.
Remember to visit our friends and neighbors around the rest of the Lake Tahoe and Truckee region through Sunday, March 14, 2010. There are plenty of activities for all during SnowFest! Join in and enjoy the fun and frolic of winter.
