Polar Bear Swim | Photos courtesy SnowFest!
Also on this issue: Sierra Stories: A history of SnowFest!
Thursday, March 3
Opening Ceremonies & Queen Coronation
5-9 p.m. | Gar Woods | Carnelian Bay
Come see the coronation of the 2016 SnowFest! Queen. This year’s princesses are Emma Appleton, Kassidy Commendatore, Viviana Corona, Michelle Gomez, Xochitl Perez, Kyla Pierce, Estrella Sanchez and Lindsey Twomey.
Friday, March 4
Wine, Cheese & S’mores
4-6:30 p.m. | Willards Sport Shop | Tahoe City
Rib Fest
5-8 p.m. | Bridgetender | Tahoe City
Saturday, March 5
Pancake Breakfast
8 a.m. | Tahoe City Fire Station
Tahoe City Parade
11:30 a.m. | Highway 28
The Parade starts at 11:30 a.m. and runs from The Lighthouse Center at the east end of Tahoe City to the Bank of America. Grand Marshall is Matthew “Laddie” Hodge. Highway 28 through Tahoe City will be closed before the start of the parade and remain closed until the parade concludes.
Post-Parade Party
Noon | Pete n Peter’s | Tahoe City
Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim
2:30 p.m. | Carnelian Bay
The brave at heart enter the icy-cold waters of Lake Tahoe at 2:30 p.m. at the beach in front of Gar Woods. Come down and watch the fun and stay for the after party.
SnowFest Cocktail Bingo
7-9:30 p.m. | Community Art Center | Truckee
$15 per person admission include 3 cards; additional cards available for purchase. Pre-pay for tables of 10 includes free cards. Tickets at Cooking Gallery and Cabona’s or e-mail info@historictruckee.com.
Fireworks Spectacular
7 p.m. | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley
Sunday, March 6
Wacky Winter Bowling
10 a.m. | Tahoe City Winter Sports Park
Teams sled down the course knocking down inflatable bowling pins. $15.
Dawg Sled Pull
Noon | Tahoe City Winter Sports Park
Register at 11 a.m. Dogs of all sizes welcome. $10 per entry.
Gone “Bonkers” Ski & Board Race
1-4 p.m. | Granlibakken Resort | Tahoe City
Join the family ski and ride race competition for ages 5 and older. Activities include, costume contest, helmet decorating, sledding, tuning clinic, s’mores and hot chocolate. $25.
Sunnyside’s Hawaiian Pig Roast
4 p.m. | Sunnyside Resort | Tahoe City
Enjoy Hawaiian music, drink specials, and Hula Hoop and Hula Pie eating contests. Wear Hawaiian attire.
Monday, March 7
Za’s Second Annual Clam Bake
5 p.m. | Za’s Restaurant | Tahoe City
Tuesday, March 8
Bar Game Olympics
7 p.m. | Pete ‘n’ Peter’s | Tahoe City
Enjoy the competition with pool, shuffle board, foosball and dice. 21+ only. $10.
Wednesday, March 9
Wine n Ice
Noon-7 p.m. | Truckee River Winery | Truckee
Ten competitors will be given the chance to sculpt a 300-lb. block of ice. Guests are welcome to watch, enjoy a glass of wine, treats from local eateries, a local DJ and outdoor games. Benefits High Fives Foundation.
SnowFest Ladies Bunko Bash
6-9 p.m. | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach
Enjoy beer and wine, raffle and silent auction. No experience needed. Benefits Gene Upshaw Cancer Center. $25, $30 at the door.
Thursday, March 10
Bingo Night
9-11 p.m. | Rosie’s | Tahoe City
Bingo Blackout with great prizes. 21+ only. $5 per card.
Friday, March 11
Tahoe Community Nursery School 50th Reunion
5-8 p.m. | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City
Dress Up Your Dog Contest | Photos courtesy SnowFest!
Saturday, March 12
NTPUD Pancake Breakfast
8:30-10:30 a.m. | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach
Dress Up Your Dog Contest
10 a.m. | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach
$10 entry. Benefits Pet Network.
Kings Beach SnowFest Parade
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
The parade runs along Highway 28 from Secline Street and to Coon Street. The announcing stand and judges table will be in front of King’s Cafe near the Bear Street Roundabout. Highway 28 from the intersection of Highway 267 in Kings Beach to east of Fox Street will be closed before the start of the parade and remain closed until the parade concludes.
Snow What? Snow Building Contest & Chili Cook Off
12:15 p.m. | Kings Beach Library
Everyone welcome to join the fun. $5 donation.
Queen Raffle Party
3 p.m. | Steamers | Kings Beach
The Winter Wonder Film Festival
6-10 p.m. | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood
Submitted films judged and shown on an outdoor screen. $5.
Sunday, March 13
Ididarun
1 p.m. | Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area1414
Dogs of all shapes and sizes pull a weighted sled down a snow-covered chute against the clock. Awards will be given to the fastest in each division with a trophy for the overall winner. Registration is from noon to 1 p.m. Entry is $20 per person/dog and includes a goodie bag. Benefits the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
Snow Sculpt Contest
1-5 p.m. | River Ranch Lodge | Alpine Meadows
Watch the snow-building fun as teams compete.
Skidafilmiddag
2:30 p.m. | Tahoe City Winter Sports Park
Enjoy Nordic skiing followed by a movie at the Tahoe Art Haus and dinner at Zia Lina. $21 kids, $39 adults.
For more information and updated events, visit tahoesnowfestival.org.
