Culinary delights abound in Tahoe from farm-to-table festivals celebrating the bounties of the harvest, to craft beer and local wine food pairings to a cornucopia of Bavarian-themed Okotberfests. Tahoe’s gastronomic events in the fall will delight even the most discriminating foodies.
Farmers’ Markets
Through Oct. | Area venues
A number of local farmers markets are still open for the season, with a few operating through mid-October including markets in Tahoe City, Meyers, Markleeville, Truckee and the Lost Sierra. Find a list of Fall Farmers Markets in this edition and at YourTahoeGuide.com/eat.
Fall Ale Fest & Wing Competition
Sept. 14 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe
Oktoberfest in Heavenly Village is from 1 to 5 p.m. For a $40 donation, enjoy a wing cook-off, live music, beer, spirits, kombucha, soda tasting and commemorative glass and wristband. | theshopsatheavenly.com
Cowgirls + Cocktails
Sept. 14 | Alder Creek Adventure Center | Tahoe Donner
Cowgirls and cowboys are invited to gather for an early evening trail ride followed by a social hour with beer, wine and appetizers. This event is for ages 21+ only. | tahoedonner.com
Read the 2024 Tahoe Music, Events & Festival Fall Guide
AAUW Garden Party
Sept. 15 | Lakefront Home | Incline Village, Nev.
The AAUW Tahoe Incline Village branch will host a Garden Party fundraiser at a private lakefront estate from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Enjoy appetizers, wines, music and local artists. | tahoe-nv.aauw.net
Downieville Mountain Brewfest
Sept. 21 | Main Street | Downieville
Downieville Mountain Brewfest offers fresh mountain air, small-town charm, music, food and some of the finest craft beer available in northern California and Nevada. Age 21+ only. | downievillebrewfest.com
Donner Summit Fest: Beers & Brats
Sept. 21 | Soda Springs Mountain Resort
From noon to 3 p.m. enjoy food, music and a benefit auction to support Donner Summit Association’s ongoing activities. | donnersummitca.com
Tahoe City Oktoberfest
Sept. 21 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City
Revelers can enjoy craft beers from some of the region’s best microbreweries, live music and food with traditional Bavarian-themed games and a craft vendor village. The crowd will also select the winner of the Best German-themed costume contest. Sponsored by Tahoe Guide. | visittahoecity.org
Summer Luau
Sept. 21 | Beach Retreat & Lodge | South Lake Tahoe
Relax at an evening of celebration and entertainment with fire dancers, hula dancers, a ukulele performer and Hawaiian buffet dinner and drinks. | tahoebeachretreat.com
Oktoberfest
Sept. 21 | Rainbow Lodge | Soda Springs
The annual Oktoberfest event at Rainbow Lodge is a day of German-inspired food, local German beers from Crooked Lane Brewing and live music by The Golden Cadillacs from 6 to 9 p.m. Dinner is from 6 to 7 p.m. and the bar is open from 3 to 10 p.m. Grab your lederhosen and dirndls and raise a glass with friends old and new. Ticketsare online. | therainbowlodge.com
Beartoberfest
Sept. 28 | Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach
Tahoe Backyard hosts Beartoberfest and Kings Beach Block Party featuring brews from Bear Belly Brewing, live music and food throughout the day. | tahoebackyard.com
Wine in the Woods
Sept. 28 | Sorrocco’s Garden | Sierra City
This fundraiser for Sierra City Volunteer Fire Department offers wine, appetizers and music by Jim Bratt Trio. Ages 21+ only. | sierracountychamber.com
Oktoberfest
Sept. 28 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
This annual event transforms the Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with German beer and Bavarian music and dance, plus the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games for plenty of family fun. | palisadestahoe.com
Oktoberfest Party
Sept. 28 | South Lake Brewing Co. | South Lake Tahoe
The annual Oktoberfest party is from 12 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music by Bread & Butter Band and Tahoe Tommy Duo, seasonal Oktoberfest brews, limited edition boots and steins, games and prizes, craft vendors, face painting, kids’ activities, food trucks and more. | southlakebeer.com
Barktoberfest
Oct. 3 | Pet Network Humane Society | Incline Village, Nev.
This fundraising event for the nonprofit will feature live music by Jacked Up Tahoe, food and games and beer tastings. Kids can enter free. | petnetwork.org
Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop
Oct. 5 | Downtown Truckee
Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. in historic downtown. Attendees receive a commemorative wine glass to sample wine at 30+ venues. Also, enjoy bite-sized snacks at a variety of downtown restaurants and merchants, plus a map to all participating venues. | truckeewinewalk.com
Oktoberfest
Oct. 5 | downtown | Sierra City
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy Sierra City’s 22nd annual Oktoberfest at numerous downtown venues. See the colors change to fall, meet new people, visit friends and enjoy food and entertainment. | sierracountychamber.com
Oktoberfest
Oct. 5-6 | Camp Richardson | South Lake Tahoe
Enjoy a beer and wine garden, traditional Bavarian food, live music, vendor booths, special events, games and kids’ activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | camprichardsonresort.com
Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival
Oct. 19 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.
The theme for the 34th annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival is Masquerade Ball. Enjoy wine and chocolate tastings with heavy appetizers and live music. Benefits Sierra Community House. | sierracommunityhouse.org
Brisket & Brews Sukkot Festival
Oct. 20 | North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation | Tahoe Vista
Indulge in brisket and sip on brews while enjoying the festive atmosphere. Learn about Sukkot and meet the members of the congregation. | tahoetemple.org
Fall Harvest Market
Oct. 31-Dec. 19 (Thurs.) | Boatworks | Tahoe City
Tahoe City Farmers Market will relocate from Commons Beach to the Boatworks Mall on Thursdays from mid-December from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (no market on Thanksgiving Day). The final day for the outdoor market at Commons Beach is Oct. 24. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com
An Evening of Wine, Beer and Food Tasting
Nov. 1 | Harrah’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe will host its 51st annual Evening of Wine, Beer, and Food Tasting, with the theme: Diamonds & Denim. Bring your best cowboy hats and boots for a night of sparkling fun. Enjoy live music from Cash Only Band and indulge in an array of tastings. | sislt.org
Small Town Big Night Out
Nov. 16 | Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center | Truckee
Rotary Club of Truckee presents Small Town Big Night Out, a fun Western-stye community barbecue, in place of the Cadillac Ball. | smalltownbignightout.com
Eclipse Release Party
Dec. TBA | FiftyFifty Brewing Company | Truckee
The barrel-aged beer party of the year is returning to its roots. This release party offers unlimited pours of vintage and current Eclipse, charcuterie, passed appetizers, pizza slices, commemorative glass and Eclipse bottle. | fiftyfiftybrewing.com
