North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST (Late February – early March (10 days; e.g. Feb 26–Mar 8, 2026)). Billed as the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast. Founded 1982. 50+ events including fireworks, parades, polar bear swim, skijoring, snow golf, and live music. Held in Tahoe City and Kings Beach.…
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (Early July – late August). Founded 1972; held at Sand Harbor State Park (Nevada side) since 1978. Annual outdoor classical theater productions on the shore of Lake Tahoe. Permanent Warren Edward Trepp Jr. Stage completed 2000.
Wanderlust Festival at Palisades Tahoe (July (e.g. July 18–21, 2025)). Annual yoga, music, and mindfulness festival at Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley). Multi-day event with instructors, live music, and speakers. Note: festival had scheduling gaps — verify current-year dates at…
Valhalla Renaissance Faire (Mid-August (e.g. August 15–16, 2026)). Annual two-day Renaissance faire at Tahoe Paradise Park (South Shore), with jousting, live entertainment across four stages, and scores of artisan merchants. In its 30th year as of 2026.