Annual Lake Tahoe Events

Harvey's Summer Concert Series

Lake Tahoe Annual Event

Each summer Harvey’s Wagon Wheel Saloon and Gambling Hall welcomes world-class musicians to South Lake Tahoe. There are few places where you can listen to popular acts, such as Aerosmith, James Taylor and Imagine Dragons, next to a beautiful, glacial lake that’s tucked within towering mountains. The outdoor amphitheater lets you get lost in the music as you sit underneath a blanket of stars. The...read more

July 4th Firecracker Mile

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Start your 4th of July off right with the Firecracker Mile. A race that is held in appreciation for this day of celebration, the Firecracker Mile is a fun run for the entire family. A 1-mile, gravity-fed race that is all about the enjoyment that comes from running, this is a competition for all ages and abilities and is based on getting out and appreciating...read more

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival

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Every summer Tahoe City promotes the art and culture of dance at their three-day Lake Tahoe Dance Festival. This Lake Tahoe annual event seeks to celebrate the beauty of movement against the backdrop of Lake Tahoe’s scenery. Tahoe City welcomes companies and guest performances from around the world to exhibit their interpretations of masterpieces by the likes of George Balanchine, Lester Horton, Erick Hawkins and...read more

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

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If you desire a little bit of culture with your mountain experience, then you are in for a treat with the annual Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival. This festival is a coming together of highly talented theatrical acts interlaced with the elegance of fine dining set in an al fresco ambiance that looks out upon a luxurious Tahoe setting, giving you the opportunity to run your...read more

Lights on the Lake 4th of July Celebration

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Considered to be one of the best five firework displays in the nation, the Lights On The Lake 4th of July Fireworks Celebration in South Lake Tahoe should definitely be on your calendar. Happening on the 4th of July proper, this extravaganza of lights and action is a perfect showing for the entire family no matter where you are situated in South Shore. Although seating...read more

Lights on the Lake 4th of July Celebration

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The firework displays at South Lake Tahoe's Lights on the Lake Fourth of July Celebration have been wowing onlookers for years with the spectacle that fills the sky with colors that brilliantly reflect on the Lake. Both NBC and the American Pyrotechnics Association rate it as one of the best firework displays in the nation. With vantage points located all around Tahoe, it’s an event...read more

Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series

Lake Tahoe Annual Event

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Looking for a fun and low-key way to spend a Thursday night? Get out to the beach where your eyes can enjoy the beautiful Lake Tahoe as your ears take in the various musical guests. Live at Lakeview Summer Music Series in South Lake Tahoe features live music, local vendors and, of course, the beautiful beach along Lake Tahoe. While it's wonderful to enjoy the...read more

Local Heroes 4th of July Weekend and Parade

Lake Tahoe Annual Event

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When it comes to celebrating the 4th of July, it only makes sense that we also celebrate the heroes that are in our own communities. This is exactly what Incline Village's 4th of July Weekend Celebration and Parade is all about. With the theme of Local Heroes, the parade brings special appreciation to those who help keep our lives safe, such as veterans, fire fighters,...read more

Music in the Park

Lake Tahoe Annual Event

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The nights are finally warm and long, so enjoy the evening with some live music in the great outdoors. Music in the Park, part of Lake Tahoe's Summer Music Series, brings bands to “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater in Truckee Regional Park every Wednesday evening from late June through late August. Grab a low-back chair or some blankets and head out for a chill night of listening...read more

Music on the Beach

Kings Beach State Recreation Area

Summerlong Music Series

Lake Tahoe Annual Event

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Music on the Beach is Kings Beach's offering of free outdoor live music from late June through August. Held at the Kings Beach State Recreation Area each Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the concert series highlights local and regional bands, and the environment is great for families. Beer, wine, nonalcoholic drinks and food are available to purchase until 9 p.m. Bring a chair...read more

Pacific Fine Arts Festivals

Lake Tahoe Annual Event

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Pacific Fine Arts Festivals is well-known for organizing art-related events in many locations in California. The two in the Lake Tahoe area – the Lake Tahoe Homewood show and the Tahoe City Art by the Lake – showcase the talents of artists who create handcrafted, small-batch products. These events occur against a backdrop of mountains and water, the perfect arena to showcase the talents of...read more

Sunnyside Downwinder – Tahoe Paddle Racing Waterman's

Lake Tahoe Annual Event

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Lake Tahoe is known for being a sleeper downwind destination, and it attracts paddlers on prowl for high winds, good fetch and a gorgeous environment to enjoy all of it in. Ride the bumps the wind provides, blowing (usually) out of the south, then southwest and south again, as you make your way around Lake Tahoe's West Shore. Tahoe Waterman Paddle Racing hosts this event...read more