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February 25 - March 8, 2026
Winter Festival & Fundraiser
Annual Winter Festival
CELEBRATING 44 YEARS
Founded in 1982 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 44th SNOWFEST celebration!
Tahoe SNOWFEST hosts more than 50 events each year. From ski town nightlife to outdoor family-friendly events, you’ll find something for everyone.
Tahoe City Street Fair and Kings Beach Parade
Ice Carving Contest
Pete 'n Peter's Dog Pull
Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim
Music & Tahoe's Best Fireworks
AdventureSmith Alaskan Open Snow Golf Tournament
North Lake Tahoe SNOWFEST Events
Event Calendar
Scroll to February 2026 to see events schedule
Family Fun
Tahoe City Street Faire
Enter your float into the SNOWFEST Street Faire. 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
Tahoe Knows How to Party!
Generations have come to ski, boat, swim, bicycle, and play. 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 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”