North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST
February 28 - March 9, 2025
Support North Lake Tahoe & have a great time doing it.
Forty mountain-town events & the ONLY fireworks show in North Lake Tahoe.
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 is Giving Tuesday.
Make your year-end donation and support SNOWFEST and
the North Tahoe Community
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 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/Block Party
Enter your float into the SNOWFEST Block Party. 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!
“We come for the skiing, and stay for SNOWFEST”