Lake Tahoe Activities

See "The Bard" come to life at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival on the beach at San Harbor. Enjoy gourmet meals and fine wine prepared by local hot spots.

Take a trip back in time at the Great Gatsby Festival; try a little croquet, ice cream and old fashioned BBQ while you reminisce around vintage cars and grandma's clothing.

Under the stars or overlooking the Lake, there's always a great seat and scenery at the annual Lake Tahoe Music Festival. Enjoy quality musical experiences in the classic tradition from Bach to Blues and Beyond at the festival's new home on Tahoe's west shore at Homewood, California.

The 4th of July is on fire with fireworks all over the Lake. Local's secret: The best seat in the house is on a boat!

Winter doesn't get any better than this as the north shore overflows with events for all ages at the annual Winter Snow Festival.

It's Tahoe's own "Sundance." Hollywood heads to the hills at the Tahoe Reno International Film Festival.

Speaking of Hollywood, the best duffers in the bunch can be seen at the annual Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament at the famous Edgewood Golf Course.

Celebrate the longest day of the year at the annual Celtic Solstice Celebration at Squaw Valley USA. Enjoy Celtic style storytelling, harps, bagpipes and dancing.

It's not your typical bike tour! Experience the Tour de Nez Criterium in Historic Downtown Truckee. An exciting one-hour timed race with top racers lapping the historic streets of Truckee. Post-event block party with live music and a chance to party with pros.

ArtTour opens its doors at studios throughout the Truckee-Tahoe area. It's the region's largest and most diverse exhibition of North Tahoe Arts artisans.

Each spring the youth of Truckee/Tahoe dance and perform at their own fund-raiser "Appetizers for the Arts - An Evening of Culinary and Performance Excellence."

Follow the legacy of Kit Carson, the explorer known for mapping the west and paving the way for Carson City's foundation. Stroll along the 2.5-mile Kit Carson Trail and listen to ninety-second narratives at 24 homes along the Kit Carson Trail give visitors a glimpse of frontier life.

On the 4th of July weekend, Carson comes alive with its own All American Celebration and Ride the Rails Steam Train Days.

The Nevada Day Parade and all the State Birthday celebration are a must not miss on October 31st.

It's Winter, Wine and All That Jazz in January at the Nugget.

When it's time to soak in some real local talent, take a look at the Carson City Symphony schedule - performing year-round.

Dust off your boots and head to the annual Carson Cowboy Poetry & Jubilee that hails each March in the Capitol's western town.

Broaden your horizons at the Annual Multi-cultural Festival that offers endless food, crafts and music from around the world.

Rub elbows and enjoy some ribs with the Governor and his family at the annual Tin Cup Tea and Chuck Wagon BBQ.

Need to get in the spirit? Don't miss the annual Victorian Home Christmas Tour throughout the Carson area.