Tahoe Music, Events & Festivals | Summer 2021 by Tahoe Guide (Tahoe Weekly)

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LIVE MUSIC

Free outdoor summer concerts

Genoa Concerts on the Green

Ongoing | Area venues

July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12 | Genoa Park | Genoa, Nev.

Enjoy the summer with one of Tahoe’s free summer concert series: Tuesdays features Bluesdays Tuesdays in the Village at Squaw Valley; Wednesdays there’s Music in the Park at Truckee River Regional Park; Thursdays offers Live at Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe; Fridays go to Music on the Beach in Kings Beach; Fridays and Saturdays (along with select other days) there’s Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series; Saturdays feature Sunsets Live Music in the Village at Squaw; and on Sundays Tahoe City will offer Concerts on Commons Beach. There will also be free concerts on select dates at Tahoe Paradise Park. Check out the lineups in this guide and at TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Gather in the Genoa Park on the green grass with a blanket and picnic dinner to listen to music, starting at 5 p.m. | genoanevada.org

Lazy 5 Summer Series Until Aug. 25 | Lazy 5 Regional Park | Sparks Enjoy free concerts all summer at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. New this summer, there will be a food truck and mobile pub during each concert. | Lazy 5 Regional Park on Facebook

Harvey’s Outdoor Summer Concert Series

California WorldFest Day July 17 | Nevada County Fairgrounds | Grass Valley WorldFest has been given the go-ahead for one day of in-person live music with restrictions. The musical lineup will be announced soon. | worldfest.net

Concert Under the Pines July 21-Sept. 6 (select dates) | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe Concerts this year will be on the Grand Lawn. The music will start on July 21 with Achilles Wheel and end with a Valhalla 25th anniversary celebration with Dirty Cello. | valhallatahoe.com

Night in the Country July 22-24 | Yerington, Nev.

Harvey’s hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region at an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. | harveystahoe.com

The legendary Night in the Country is one the biggest country music festivals in Nevada with three days of camping, country music and great times. The Marshall Tucker Band, Cody Johnson and Jon Pardi are some of the artists performing this year. | nightinthecountrynv.org

Star-Spangled Night Out

Bear Valley Music Festival

July 10 | Truckee River Regional Park

July 23-Aug. 1 | Bear Valley | Stanislaus National Forest

TOCCATA Tahoe Symphony Orchestra presents a concert with locals soloists Robert Bousquet and his daughter Emily, accompanied by a full orchestra and 50-person chorus. | toccatatahoe.org

A stellar lineup is scheduled for this event, which opens with Caravanserai and ends with a lovely afternoon of chamber music. | bearvalleymusicfestival.org

Until Sept. 13 (select dates) | Harvey’s Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Pops on the River July 10 | Rancho San Rafael Park | Reno, Nev.

Music in the Castle with Anne Roos July 24 | Vikingsholm | Emerald Bay

The Reno Phil honors Ella Fitzgerald with many of her most beloved hits from the Great American Songbook with vocalists Capathia Jenkins and Aisha de Haas. | renophil.com

Anne Roos is considered at the top of her field as a Celtic harpist. She is a many-faceted performer who loves surprising her audiences with a wide variety of music favorites that you might not expect to hear played on the Celtic harp. | sierrastateparks.org

Levitt AMP Summer Music Series

Classical Tahoe

July 10-Aug. 28 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev.

July 30-Aug. 15 | Sierra Nevada College | Incline Village, Nev.

Enjoy live music at the Brewery Arts Center each Saturday with regional bands performing a variety of genres, kicking off with a double headline of Jelly Bread and Sal’s Greenhouse. | breweryarts.org

Classical Tahoe features performances from some of the nation’s best classical musicians directed by guest conductors Ming Luke and Tito Muñoz. The ending Summer Gala features the Brubeck Brothers Quartet and Classical Tahoe Quintet. | classicaltahoe.org

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Family Community Concerts Aug. 8, 10 | Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village, Nev. Enjoy the Music Maker Faire and Family Concert on Aug. 8. On Aug. 10, there is an evening of chamber music by American composers. Both are free but require reservations. | classicaltahoe.org

The Music of James Bond Aug. 11 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev. Join the Reno Phil and Jason Altieri for 50 years of film music from her Majesty’s Secret Service. Broadway Stars Hugh Panaro and Morgan James join the orchestra. | renophil.com

Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music and Art Festival Aug. 13-25 | Area venues | Carson City, Nev. Mile High Jazz Band Association presents this annual festival that features more than 50 performances and more than 100 performers and most offer free admission. | jazzcarsoncity.com

Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest Aug. 14-15 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Festivalgoers can sip on a wide array of tasty beers from 20 different breweries, as well as enjoy an incredible lineup of music both days. | squawalpine.com

Truckee Reggae Fest Aug. 20 | Truckee River Regional Park Late-Night Productions presents the inaugural Truckee Reggae Fest with Don Carlos & Dub Vision, Marlon Asher, Mystic Roosts Band, Two Peace and DJ Dubfyah along with a beer garden, food, live art and more. | lateniteproductions.com

Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival Aug. 20-22 | Bowers Mansion | New Washoe City, Nev. Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association hosts this festival of bluegrass music. Lineup TBA. | nnba.org

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings Sept. 3 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Six local bands go head to head in a battle to be crowned the best band in the Village. Meanwhile, six restaurants in The Village face off in competition pitting the best wings against each other. You decide the winners. | squawalpine.com

Return to Laurel Canyon Sept. 12 | Tahoe City Community Center Join Tahoe Truckee School of Music featuring the music of Tom Petty, Eagles, Crosby Stills, Nash & Young, The Byrds, Canned Heat, The Doors, Jackson Brown, Linda Ronstadt, The Mamas & the Papas and more performed by the Sugar Pines & Friends. | tahoemusic.net

Bass Camp Festival Sept. 18 | City Plaza | Reno, Nev. Bass Camp offers BELIEVE in Reno, an evening of national DJ headliners, SFX production, special lighting, food and beverage, and dancing. | Bass Camp Fest on Facebook

Battle, Axe & Tracks Oct. 2 & 3 | Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev. This multi-day music festival combines the V&T Railway setting, activities and 15 musical acts including headliners Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Larkin Poe, North Mississippi Allstars, Samantha Fish and more. | battleaxeandtracks.com

Offbeat Music Festival Oct. 3-5 | Downtown | Reno, Nev. This music festival crawl showcases more than 100 performances of the best homegrown musicians, regional bands and nationally recognized artists. | offbeatreno.com

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“Occupant” Until July 12 | Restless Artists Theatre | Sparks, Nev.

Multi-GRAMMY star

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In this comedy/drama by Edward Albee, New York sculptor Louise Nevelson’s life is explored: a life marked by intrepid artistic triumphs and inner turmoil. | rattheatre.org

“Viva Le Cirque!” Until July 25 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev. This is large-scale spectacular show starring cirque artists, features an international cast including former Cirque du Soleil acrobats. | grandsierraresort.com

“Murdered to Death”

Sunday, August 22 Nightingale Hall University of Nevada, Reno 4:00 p.m.

July 7-9 | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe

Monday, August 23 Sand Harbor Lake Tahoe 7:30 p.m.

July 17 | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

Known for her pitch-perfect execution, crystalline 3 ½ octave vocal range, and electric personality, Diane will be accompanied by the 17-piece Reno jazz orchestra for two star-studded evenings.

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This spoof of Agatha Christie-style murder mysteries, written by Peter Gordon, is set in a 1930s country manor house with an assembled cast of characters caught up in the antics, which follow a mysterious death. | valhallatahoe.com

Midtown Mixtape This evening-length dance show features the work of Reno choreographers with a variety of dance genres, the performance will include hip-hop, R&B, ballet, contemporary, modern, heels and many other styles. | renolittletheater.org

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival July 17-Aug. 27 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev. This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” Monday Night Showcase includes live music and dance performances each week. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

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Vortex, the Ballet that Rocks July 17 & 18 | Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev. Artistic director Alexander Van Alstyne has choreographed a contemporary ballet that will be like no other you have ever seen. Imagine ballerinas performing grande jetés to music by popular rock artists. | avaballet.com

“A Year with Frog and Toad” July 22-25 | Truckee River Regional Park Amphitheater | Truckee Truckee Community Theater presents this play based on Arnold Lobel’s well-loved books. | truckeecommunitytheater.com

“Giselle” July 23 | Brewery Arts Center | Carson City, Nev. The classic romantic tale of innocence, betrayal and revenge beyond the grave. | sierranevadaballet.org

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival July 27-30 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City Lake Tahoe Dance Collective brings the top performers in the world to the Gatekeeper’s Museum for a celebration of dance with Lake Tahoe as the backdrop. Audience participatory demonstrations and meet-the-artist talks help further the collaboration between artists. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | laketahoedancecollective.org

Tahoe ImProV Players July 26-Aug. 10 (select dates) | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre South Lake Tahoe The historic boathouse comes alive this summer with spontaneous presentations by Tahoe ImProV Players. They will have you laughing behind your masks. | valhallatahoe.com

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“The Arsonists” Aug. 20-31 | Restless Artists Theatre | Sparks, Nev. This lyrical Southern Gothic tale is about a father-daughter arson team that escapes to the Florida Everglades. | rattheatre.org

Truckee Historical Revue Sept. 5 | Piper’s Opera House | Virginia City, Nev. Composed, arranged and written by Truckee local David Wendell Nelson with music by Richard Blair, the show, performed by Truckee Tahoe Community Chorus, traces the history of Truckee and surrounding areas, beginning with Native American days and culminating with the 1960 Olympics in Olympic Valley. | truckeechorus.org

Trails & Vistas Art Hikes Sept. 11 & 12 | Clair Tappaan Lodge | Norden Trails & Vistas offers guided art hikes. Art in nature includes music, art, dance, poetry on a 3-mile trail. (Saturday hikes are sold out.) | trailsandvistas.org

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WordWave One-Act Plays Sept. 11 | Valhalla Boathouse Theatre | South Lake Tahoe WordWave features an annual one-act play writing competition that culminates in a winners’ event in September. | valhallatahoe.com

“Sleeping Beauty” Sept. 18 & 19 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the haunting score to this wonderful ballet. | avaballet.com

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ARTS & CULTURE Tevis Cup July 24 | Area venues

TAHOE ART LEAGUE STUDIO TOUR | JULY 30-AUG. 1, AUG. 6-8

Participants take part in a grueling 100-mile horseback ride in one day from Tahoe to Auburn. | teviscup.org

Cordillera International Film Festival July 29-Aug. 2 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

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Enjoy a film festival by filmmakers for filmmakers with film screenings, celebrations, networking events, education panels and more. | ciffnv.org

Visiting Artists Workshops Until July 30 | Sierra Nevada University | Incline Village, Nev. The Fine Arts department at Sierra Nevada College hosts the annual Summer Art Workshops with a variety of summer workshops. | sierranevada.edu

ARTown Until July 31 | Area venues | Reno, Nev. ARTown encourages audiences to embrace multidisciplinary arts and works to strengthen the art industry in Northern Nevada with a month-long celebration of visual and performing arts. | artown.org

Weber Arts & Crafts Festival July 16-18, Aug. 6-8, Aug. 20-22 | Homewood Mountain Resort Weber Arts & Crafts Festival return featuring artists from a variety of genres this summer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Reno Chalk Art Festival July 9-11 | Atlantis Casino Resort | Reno, Nev. Watch chalk paintings come to life at this third annual festival. Using pavement for canvas, artists create spectacular masterpieces. Expect three days of art, food, live entertainment, artisan crafters and more. | atlantiscasino.com

Skate the Lake Boarding for Breast Cancers 17th annual Skate the Lake event benefits breast cancer awareness and prevention open to those on any type of wheels. | b4bc.org

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at Homewood July 16-18 August 6-8 August 20-22 10am-5pm

July 30-Aug. 1, Aug. 6-8 | Area venues | South Shore Tahoe Art League’s Studio Tour returns for its 14th year as artists open their studios and galleries featuring 21 artists. | talart.org

Knights of the Round Courtyard Aug. 4 & 5 | Vikingsholm Castle | West Shore Knights in armor will clash on the field of Vikingsholm in a festive demonstration of chivalry and skill as Scott Farrell and Loreen Mattis present a demonstration of medieval armored fencing. | Sierra State Parks Foundation on Facebook

First Fridays at Muse Aug. 6, Sept. 3 | Muse | Tahoe City Muse features booths of more than a dozen local artisans along with vintage flea market finds. There will be live music by local bands and food popups from local chefs. | museartreclaimed.com

King Beach Art Tour Aug. 7 & 8 | area venues | Kings Beach The tour features 20 local artists who will open their studios to display and sell their art in a safe, outdoor setting. The self-guided studio tour will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Participants can access the 14 studios by driving or walking within a 1.4-mile radius. | Kings Beach Art Tour on Facebook

Carson City Open Studios Tour Aug. 21 & 22 | area venues | Carson City, Nev. This admission-free cultural event will showcase 20 local artists featuring visual art and art demonstrations. | jazzcarsoncity.com

North Tahoe Arts Fundraiser Sept. 5 | The Art Barn | Kings Beach Support North Tahoe Arts at its fundraiser of arts, jewelry, paintings, sculptures and metal works, all from local artists. | northtahoearts.com

July 10 & 11 | Tahoe City

Tahoe Art League Studio Tour

Jackpot of Gems Show Sept. 10-12 | Reno Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

Carson City Ghost Walking Tours

The 56th annual show of the Reno Gem and Mineral Society features exhibits, demonstrations, silent auctions, more than 25 vendors and gold panning. | renogms.org

July 10-Oct. 10 (select dates) McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.

Silver State Art Festival

The 90-minute, evening tours are a delightfully spooky way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history led by Madame Curry, the widow of the city’s founder. | carsoncityghostwalk.com

Great American Craft Fair in the Park July 16-18 | Graeagle Park | Graeagle Exhibitors feature handmade crafts and fine art, such as pottery, jewelry and textiles. As you stroll through the fair, enjoy live music, food and beverages. Starts at 10 a.m. each day. | playgraeagle.com

Sept. 10-15 | Fuji Exhibit Hall | Carson City, Nev. This art festival features gourds, basketry and fine arts and crafts, along with classes. | nevadagourdsociety.org

Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl Sept. 16-19 | Tahoe & Reno venues Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl a favorite fiber event. Participants are welcomed into the shops, homes, ranches, warehouses and more of fiber artists. | sierranevadayarncrawl.com

Art & Soul Sept. 18 | Downtown Truckee The fourth annual art walk will be held in historic downtown where artists display their work at 30 different stops along with music, wine tasting and small bites. | historictruckee.com

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Cool Car Cruizen Fridays Until Oct. 17 | Village Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe All cool vehicles are welcome every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. | goodsamsaferide.com

Carson City Downtown Revival Car Show July 10 | Telegraph Square | Carson City, Nev. This free downtown car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will feature up to 400 cars. | visitcarsoncity.com

Hot August Nights July 30-Aug. 8 | Area venues | Virginia City, Sparks & Reno, Nev. Take a step back in time and enjoy the beauty of classic muscle cars during Hot August Nights. | hotaugustnights.net

Truckee Tahoe Airshow & Family Festival Sept. 11 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival features an air show, STEM Expo, VIP hospitality tent, food and fun. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeetahoeairshow.com

National Championship Air Races

Free Admission. Free Parking. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Sept. 15-19 | Reno Stead Airport | Reno, Nev. The National Championship Air Races is the last event of its kind, carrying on the tradition of the Cleveland Air Races of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. | airrace.org

Cool September Days Car, Truck and M/C Show

Grand Finale at 3:30 p.m. with Jet Pilot, Major Kristin “BEO” Wolfe and the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightening II Demonstration Team

Sept. 17-19 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe This event is open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. | goodsamsaferide.com

Street Vibrations Fall Rally Sept. 23-26 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

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Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles with tours, live entertainment, ride-in shows, stunt shows, scavenger hunts, poker runs and a custom bike expo. | roadshowsreno.com

Fall Frenzy & Coat Drive Oct. 2 | Location TBD | Reno, Nev. This event gives car enthusiasts the opportunity to showcase their classic vehicles one last time before the year’s end. | hotaugustnights.net

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American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament

Third Thursday

Until July 11 | Edgewood Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

July 15-Dec. 16 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

This made-for-TV event, owned and broadcast by NBC Sports, is the premier celebrity golf tournament and raises funds for local and national charities. The tournament is a 54-hole modified format that features sports and entertainment celebrities. | americancenturychampionship.com

Enjoy music, family fun, movie nights, arts & crafts, food demos and tastings, and more from 4 to 9 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month. | 39northdowntown.com

Movies in the Park July 8-Aug. 12 | North Tahoe Regional Park | Tahoe Vista Enjoy free movies in the park on Thursday at dusk. | northtahoeparks.com

Truckee Thursdays July 15, Aug. 12, Sept. 9 | Downtown | Truckee Truckee Downtown Merchants Association presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair and part block party, in historic downtown with live music, activity booths, local vendors and food trucks from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeethursdays.com

Reno Basque Festival July 17 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev. Basque heritage with traditional food, music, dancing and activities. | renobasqueclub.org

Kids Train Rides July 17, 31 & Aug. 14, 28 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers free kiddie train rides on a miniature train around the playground area in the park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com

Carson City Fair July 21-24 | Fuji Park | Carson City, Nev. This year’s Silver and Sage Show features livestock show, dog show and dairy cattle and goat show, along with live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors and antique tractor display. | carsoncitynvfair.com

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Keep Memory Alive Charity Poker Tournament July 22 | Shakespeare Ranch | Glenbrook, Nev. Come try your luck at this Texas Hold’ em Poker Tournament for all skill levels from beginners to experienced players. | keepmemoryalive.org

Northern Nevada Pride July 24 | Fourth & Virginia streets | Reno, Nev.

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Show your pride and celebrate the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Reno. The day begins with a commUNITY parade. | northernnevadapride.org

Barracuda Championship Aug. 2-8 | Old Greenwood | Truckee The Barracuda Championship combines amazing golf along and savory outdoor grilling as PGA Tour professionals tee up in Truckee. | barracudachampionship.com

Reno Kennel Club Dog Show Aug. 20-22 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. Nearly 160 breeds compete in a variety of trials including Conformation, Obedience and Rally. | renokennelclub.org

Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival Aug. 21 | Sparks Marina | Sparks, Nev. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads and tails, led by the rhythmic beat of a drum. The festival also features vendors, exhibitors, food trucks, artisans and more. | gwndragonboat.com

Reno Aloha Festival Aug. 28 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. The “Biggest Little Ohana in the World” is a family friendly event featuring live music, dancers, Keiki Village arts and crafts, food and drink. | renoalohafestival.com

Civil War Days & Battle Train Aug. 31-Sept. 2 | C Street | Virginia City History comes to life as the Great Civil War reenactment features epic battles throughout the historic mining town. Hundreds of period actors battle out great scenes, such as the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and C Street as part of the Labor Day Parade. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Reno Greek Fest Sept. 10-12 | St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church | Reno, Nev. Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, traditional dance and music during Reno Greek Festival. | renogreekfest.com

The Great Reno Balloon Race Sept. 10-12 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno, Nev. The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot-air ballooning event in the world. | renoballoon.com

Barton Foundation’s Golf Classic Sept. 27 | Edgewood Golf Course | Stateline, Nev. Funds raised will benefit the Foundation’s Heart Safe Community Program, a community-wide initiative aimed at increasing the availability of life-saving AEDs and promoting CPR training. | bartonfoundation.org

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CULINARY DELIGHTS Reno Wine Walk July 17, Aug. 21 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev. Take a stroll along the Truckee River while sipping on wine from 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at participating Riverwalk District merchants. | renoriverwalk.org

Taste of Gold July 17 | LTCC Demonstration Garden | South Lake Tahoe Plan to enjoy uplifting tunes, tasty bites, an array of California wines and an assortment of beers from local breweries. | ltcc.edu

Dinner in the Barn July 24, Aug. 14, Sept. 4 | Sierra Valley Farms Beckwourth

SAMPLE THE SIERRA | SEPT. 10-12

Sierra Valley Farms all-inclusive dinners are known for the guest chefs and four-course dinner-dessert, complete with a farm tour, wine tasting and music. | sierravalleyfarms.com

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Food Truck Fridays Until Aug. 27 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev. Reno Street Food offers deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers held from 4 to 9 p.m. every Friday with live local bands and artists. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Feed the Camel Until Sept. 8 | McKinley Arts & Cultural Center Sparks, Nev. Reno’s Hump Day food truck event celebrates local food trucks that convene under the Keystone Bridge, serving unique specialties, along with local beer every Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. | Feed the Camel on Facebook

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Farmers Markets Until October | area venues Thursday, August 26,food, 2021 Enjoy great 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. $75 wine Tickets: & friends! The Chateau 955 Fairway Boulevard Incline Village, Nevada

August 26, 2021 4:30-7pm SUPPORT LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Chateau Tickets are available at The Potlatch For more information: 775-832-0363

Tuesdays try Truckee Farmers Market in Truckee River Regional Park and South Lake Tahoe Farmers Market at the American Legion; on Wednesdays try Meyers Mountain Markets in Tahoe Paradise Park; Thursdays there are Tahoe City Farmers Market at Commons Beach and Incline Farmers market at the library; on Fridays there are Romano’s in Beckwourth and Ski Run Farmer’s Market in South Lake Tahoe; and on Saturdays there are Truckee Community Market in the railyard downtown and Blairsden Community Market at Blairsden Garden Center. | TheTahoeWeekly.com

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Summer Science Speaks July 15-Aug. 5 | Sierra Nevada University Incline Village, Nev. UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center supports its education and outreach programs with Summer Science Speaks events. The events range from winemaking and beer brewing to the science of cocktails and a science speakeasy. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Tahoe Brewfest celebrates all that is special about South Lake Tahoe’s mountain culture: beer, crafts, environment and community. | tahoebrewfest.com

Village Wine Walk Aug. 1-31 | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe Participants can sample wine crafted from Lodi at 7:30 p.m. | theshopsatheavenly.com

Carson City Wine Walk Aug. 7, Sept. 4 & Oct. 2 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev. Take pleasure in a stroll through downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. | visitcarsoncity.com

Tahoe Jerky Fest Aug. 21 & 22 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe Ready for the inaugural Tahoe Jerky Fest? There will be fresh beer, live music and plenty to chew on. | jerkyfestival.com

Tastes of Incline Aug. 26 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev. P.E.O. Chapter AC presents Tastes of Incline from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at The Potlatch. | (775) 832-0363

Capital City Brewfest Aug. 28 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev. The Brewfest features more than 20 breweries from 3 to 8 p.m. to benefit Rotary projects including local scholarships. Live music is in McFadden Plaza. | capitalcitybrewfest.com

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off Sept. 1-6 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev. The Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off is America’s biggest, free barbecue festival. Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue competitors serve up more than 240,000 pounds of ribs for hundreds of thousands of hungry eventgoers. | nuggetribcookoff.com

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings Sept. 3 | Village at Squaw | Olympic Valley This event brings together the top six restaurants for chicken wings and the best six bands for live music in a competition decided by the spectators. | squawalpine.com

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Alpen Wine Festival

and Executive Chef Mike Trombetta of Farm to Belly Catering

Sept. 5 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley The annual Alpen Wine Fest includes wine tasting from more than 40 vineyards, live music, a silent auction and raffle. | squawalpine.com

INVITE YOU TO

Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Sept. 10 | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev. The 32nd annual event will take place in the Gratitude Garden lakeside with fantastic sunset views. Enjoy scrumptious chocolate and wine tasting, food and tantalizing items in a silent and live auction. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | sierra-community-house.networkforgood.com

Sample the Sierra Sept. 18 | Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe’s largest farm-to-fork festival features local produce, house-brewed beers and Sierra wines, celebrity chefs, local artisans and a pop-up dinner. | samplethesierra.com

The Taste of Downtown

This Spectacular DINNER SERIES Celebrates Food, Farm, and Community

Sept. 11 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev.

Three nights only!

This downtown festival features more than 40 restaurants, live music and more from 5 to 10 p.m. | tasteofdowntowncarson.com

Fall Ale Fest

EACH NIGHT WILL FEATURE A SPECIAL GUEST CHEF PREPARING A SIGNATURE DISH

JULY 24, 2021

AUG. 14, 2021

Mike Trombetta

Sept. 18 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe Oktoberfest in Heavenly Village includes a beer, a wing cookoff, cornhole tournament, poker walk and live music. | theshopsatheavenly.com

WITH

GUEST CHEF

Adam Bronson

Hot August Nights Foundation’s fourth annual fundraiser offers cocktails, a sit-down dinner, live and silent auction and raffle drawing. | hotaugustnights.net

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SIERRA HOT SPRINGS

Cocktails & Classics Sept. 18 | Atlantis Casino Resort | Reno, Nev.

WITH

GUEST CHEF

150

PER PLATE

SEPT. 4, 2021 Mike Trombetta WITH

GUEST CHEF

Adam Bronson SIERRA HOT SPRINGS

All-inclusive 4-course meal of farm-fresh food, wine & beverage, and live music. Starting at 4:30 p.m.

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Oktoberfest Sept. 18 & 19 | Village at Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley This annual event will transform the Village into a miniature Bavaria complete with authentic German beer and food, Bavarian music, the everpopular Oktoberfest Games and plenty of family fun. | squawalpine.com

Tahoe City Oktoberfest Sept. 25 | Commons Beach | Tahoe City Tahoe City Oktoberfest celebration hosts activities for the family with live music, cold beer, food and fun games and crafts for kids of all ages. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | visittahoecity.com

Genoa Candy Dance Sept. 25 & 26 | Area venues | Genoa, Nev. This candy and craft festival features more than 300 exhibitors and 3,000 pounds of homemade candy. | genoanevada.org

Foam Fest Oct. 1-31 | virtual Join Achieve Tahoe for the 2021 Foam Fest. Buy a ticket and visit local partner breweries to support outdoor recreation programs for people with disabilities. | achievetahoe.org

Truckee Wine Walk & Shop Oct. 2 | Downtown Truckee Truckee Wine Walk & Shop is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. in historic downtown. | truckeewinewalk.com

Biggest Little Invitational Craft Beer Festival Oct. 2 | Bartley Ranch Regional Park | Reno, Nev. A craft beer festival dedicated to showcasing the best of the best in the brewery world with top-notch entertainment, local food vendors and good old-fashioned lawn games. | thebiggestlittleinvitational.com

Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival Friday, September 10th 5:30 - 9:00 pm Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe $175 pp. VIP tables available

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Courtesy Tahoe Paddle Cup

TAHOE PADDLE RACE SERIES | JULY 24, AUG. 28, SEPT. 19

THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING

Big Blue Adventure Race Series

Reno Running Fest

Until Oct. 6 (select dates) | Truckee/Tahoe area venues

Sept. 10 & 11 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

Big Blue Adventure offers a cornucopia of Lake Tahoe and Truckee endurance events in triathlons, running, biking, swimming, adventure racing and paddling. | bigblueadventure.com

There’s something for everyone with two days of running and walking options. | race178.com/reno-running-fest

America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride July 12 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Tour de Tahoe Sept. 12 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

America’s Most Beautiful Tour De Tahoe a 72-mile fully supported bike ride around Lake Tahoe. bikethewest.com

Don’t miss an opportunity to ride 72 miles of Lake Tahoe’s spectacular shoreline, including an 800-foot climb overlooking scenic Emerald Bay. | bikethewest.com

Death Ride

Adventure Van Expo

July 17 | Markeleeville

Sept. 18 & 19 | Homewood Mountain Resort | Homewood

As many as 2,500 cyclists from across the country will attempt the endurance event covering more than 103 miles, six highly categorized climbs and more than 14,000 feet of vertical climbing in one day. | deathride.com

Van builds, open house vans and 4-wheel camper will be returning this year, with three rigs this time with talks, demos, food and beer. | adventurevanexpo.com

Tahoe Rim Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run July 17 & 18 | Spooner State Park | Incline Village, Nev. Tahoe Rim Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run is one of the best ultra runs in the country. This race will be run on single-track trails and dirt roads within Spooner State Park and on the Tahoe Rim Trail. | trter.com

Lost Sierra Electric Bike Festival July 23 & 24 | Diamond S Ranch | Beckwourth Eco Bike Adventures hosts this sixth annual festival featuring a Pedal Assist Open, Throttle Assist Open, Kids Trail, 100m Drag Race, Long Jump Challenge and a Best in Show eBike Build, along with demos, food, beer and wine and live music. | ecobikeadv.com

Tahoe Paddle Race Series July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 19 | Area venues Tahoe Paddle Race series on Lake Tahoe offers both the recreational paddler and the race enthusiast an opportunity to participate in SUP, prone paddleboard or OC1 class races. | tahoepaddleracing.com

Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival Aug. 7 & 8 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Kings Beach Celebrate stand-up paddleboarding with two days of paddle clinics, yoga, races and fun on the beach. | tahoenalu.com

Donner Party Hikes Sept. 18 & 19 | Sugar Bowl Resort | Norden Exploring this region on interpretive walks and hikes. Learn about the success of the Stephens Party, the tragedy of the Donner Party and the importance of the Transcontinental Railroad. | donnerpartyhike.com

Spartan Tahoe Trail 10K Sept. 25 | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley Bring friends and family to watch. Fans will enjoy music, raffles, entertainment and festival challenges. | race.spartan.com

OATBRAN- Ride Across Nevada Sept. 26-Oct. 2 | MontBleu Resort Casino | Stateline, Nev. This six-day, fully supported bike ride is one awesome ride across Nevada. | bikethewest.com

Broken Arrow Skyrace Oct. 1 & 2 | Squaw Valley Ski Resort | Olympic Valley The Broken Arrow Skyrace features off-trail scrambling on steep terrain with huge vertical gains and losses at altitude in three different distances. | squawalpine.com

MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

THE WILD WEST

TRUCKEE DOWNTOWN M E R C H A N T S A S S O C I AT I O N P R E S E N T S

ONCE —A— MONTH!

L I V E M U S I C • F O O D CO U RT • B E E R G A R D E N • K I D S AC T I V I T I E S

July 15th • COBURN STATION Aug 12th • THE GHOST TOWN REBELLION PR E SENTED BY |

PR E SENTED BY |

Until July 10 | Reno Sparks Livestock Event Center The family will enjoy watching this equine competition featuring the magnificent, versatile and beautiful Arabian horse. | arabianhorses3.org

Truckee Professional Rodeo Aug. 27 & 28 | McIver Arena | Truckee See barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding during the annual Truckee Professional Rodeo. | truckeerodeo.org

Comstock Heritage Days Sept. 3-6 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev. Live through history in Virginia City as the Great Civil War Reenactors bring Comstock Heritage Days to life. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

International Camel & Ostrich Races Sept. 10 & 11 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev. It all started with a tall tale from an Old West newspaperman and the legends lives one. Come and see these extraordinary animals race. Each day, races start at High Noon. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Snaffle Bit Futurity Sept. 15-19 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev. This is a showcase for the Spanish vaquero’s horse-training methods dating back to the early American West. | renosnafflebitfuturity.com

World Cowboy Fastdraw Championships Sept. 30-Oct. 3 | Churchill County Fairgrounds | Fallon, Nev. See the fastest gun alive and relive the spirit of the Wild West with a craft fair, car show, comfort food, Civil War reenactment with Nevada Gunfighters and the World Championship Fast Draw Competition. Watch shooters ages 8 and older compete to be the fastest gun alive. | cowboyfastdraw.com

Oct. 2 & 3 | Virginia City The races pit teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other. One person rides and the remaining team members push, pull or drag the decorated outhouses down the racetrack. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Sierra Adventures Vans + Landing Locals

Sept 9th • THE SEXTONES

Championship & Last Chance Arabian Horse Show

World Championship Outhouse Races

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS

Courtesy Truckee Rodeo

TRUCKEE PROFESSIONAL RODEO | AUG. 27 & 28

5–8:30PM • Historic Downtown Truckee

Alpenglow Expeditions + Tahoe Forest Health System

Thank You to Our Premier Event Sponsors!

And Our Media Sponsors!

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Tahoe’s

Ryan Salm | NTBA

MUSIC, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

return

Free summer concerts have returned after a year-long hiatus due to the pandemic. Pack a picnic and get ready to dance the summer away at the region’s free concerts from the mountains of Olympic Valley to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Check our Event calendar at TheTahoeWeekly.com and in each edition for upcoming music events and performances throughout the region.

TUESDAY

Bluesdays | Village at Squaw, Olympic Valley July 13-Aug. 31 | 6-8:30 p.m. | squawalpine.com

WEDNESDAY

Truckee Music in the Park Truckee River Regional Park July 7-Aug. 25 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | tdrpd.org

THURSDAY

Live at Lakeview* Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe Aug. 5-Sept. 2 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | liveatlakeview.com Truckee Thursdays | Downtown Truckee* July 15, Aug. 12 & Sept. 9 | 5-8:30 p.m truckeethursdays.com

FRIDAY

Music on the Beach | Kings Beach State Rec. Area* July 9-Sept. 3 (no show Aug. 6) | 6-8:30 p.m. northtahoebusiness.org

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series South Lake Tahoe Until Sept. 5 (additional concerts select Thurs. & Sun.) | 5:45-9:15 p.m. | Facebook

SATURDAY

SunSets Live Music Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley Until Aug. 28 | 5-7 p.m. | squawalpine.com

SUNDAY

Concerts at Commons* Commons Beach, Tahoe City July 25-Sept. 5 | 4-7 p.m. concertsatcommonsbeach.com

SELECT DATES

*Event sponsored by Tahoe Weekly

JULY 7-11

JULY 12-18

JULY 19-25

JULY 26-AUG. 1

AUG. 2-8

AUG. 9-15

AUG. 16-22

AUG. 23-29

AUG. 30-SEPT. 5

SEPT. 6-12

Sept. 9 | The Sextones | Truckee Thursdays