North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST!
February 26 - March 9, 2025
Forty mountain-town events,
and the ONLY firework display in North Lake Tahoe.
Support North Lake Tahoe and have fun doing it.
Annual Winter Festival
CELEBRATING 43 YEARS
North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST is the largest winter mountain festival on the West Coast. Our annual event celebrates the best of North Lake Tahoe by showcasing the relationships between the local community and the people who visit. Our mission is to support local nonprofits, public programs, student organizations, and scholarships, through the production of our unique ten-day festival.
SNOWFEST is a 501(c)(3) public benefit nonprofit organization. EIN: 86-3573926
We hope to see you at the 43rd SNOWFEST celebration!
The Tahoe SNOWFEST Festival hosts more than 40 events each year. From ski town nightlife to outdoor family-friendly events, you’ll be sure to find something for everyone.
SNOWFEST Street Fair and PARADE, Tahoe city & Kings Beach
River Ranch Snow Sculpture Contest
The dog pull, pete ‘n peters
Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim
AdventureSmith Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament
North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST Events
*Events dates and times subject to change
Family fun
Parade/Street Fair
Enter your float into the SNOWFEST Street Fair. Spectators, make sure to check out the floats & performances up and down North Lake Blvd!
Educational Scholarships
Scholarship Contest
Each year SNOWFEST awards educational scholarships to high school seniors. Two winners will be selected!
Tahoe SNOWFEST FUN
The North Shore Knows How to Party!
Generations have come to ski, boat, swim, bicycle, and such. This spring, come out for Snowfest and see for yourself why everybody who comes here, comes back.
Serving as a haven for winter adventure seekers for more than 50 years, North Lake Tahoe’s outdoor activities, mountain vistas, and apres ski scene make it an unforgettable California destination. The area is home to a variety of world-class ski resorts including Palisades, Alpine Meadows, Sugarbowl, Northstar, Homewood, Mt. Rose, Tahoe Donner, and Boreal.
“We come for the skiing, and stay for SNOWFEST”