Show off your knowledge and join us for a History of Kings Beach & North Tahoe game/quiz with a chance to win small prizes! Hosted by Brockway Arts and Culinary Antiques.

Come join this retro-inspired Snowfest event celebrating classic ski culture, 80s fun, and friendly competition for kids and adults alike.

Participants can compete in three crowd-favorite games:

• Hot Dog Eating Contest

• Chairlift Shuffle — our ski-themed take on musical chairs

• Ski Pole Limbo — how low can you go in ski gear?

Games are organized by age: one for kids and one for adults, so all can play, win, and show off their skills.

Winners will take home fun prizes, and we’ll be giving away s’mores kits to keep everyone warm and happy after the games.

An event where everyone can enjoy a family friendly atmosphere to play, cheer, and celebrate Snowfest with The Grid — where Tahoe tradition meets '80s throwback energy.

Get ready to sparkle, Tahoe! North Tahoe Arts invites kids, families, and fun-loving grownups to a FREE Mardi Gras mask-making event as part of North Lake Tahoe SnowFest.

Drop in and design your own festive mask inspired by the bold colors, playful patterns, and joyful spirit of Mardi Gras. We’ll provide all the supplies—feathers, beads, glitter, and more—plus plenty of creative encouragement. No experience needed, just bring your imagination. Create your mask then wear it proudly throughout Tahoe SNOWFEST!

Love creating with us? This event is a great introduction to our Free Art Days, happening the first Sunday of every month at our Kings Beach location. These community art days are always free, family-friendly, and open to all ages.

Come make a mask, discover North Tahoe Arts, and celebrate creativity, community, and SnowFest fun!

Tail Wagger 5k presents the 2026 Dress Up Your Dog Contest! Walk with your dog in the Kings Beach Snowfest Parade, and the parade judges will also be judging the dogs. All participants will receive 10% off registration for the Tail Wagger 5K event on May 30th at the North Tahoe Regional Park.

Kings Beach Pancake Breakfast, presented by the North Tahoe Public Utility District. Join us at the North Tahoe Event Center before the SNOWFEST Kings Beach parade for all-you-can-eat pancakes! Live local music, fun for all ages, and hot cocoa and coffee.

Step back in time and swing into a classic 1940s jazz night featuring the talented North Tahoe High School Jazz Band. This lively evening of live music, dancing, and delicious appetizers is your chance to dress the part, hit the dance floor, and support local student musicians.

Hosted at the North Tahoe Event Center and proudly sponsored by the North Tahoe FAN Club, this feel-good fundraiser supports the music programs at North Tahoe School and North Tahoe High School—helping keep jazz, creativity, and arts education thriving in our mountain community.

Whether you’re a jazz lover, a dancer, or just looking for a fun night out with purpose, this is one SNOWFEST evening that hits all the right notes.

Come for the music. Stay for the swing. Support the sound of Tahoe’s future.

$50 per person

Celebrate SnowFest with a paws-itively unforgettable night of art, wine, music, and furry friends! Join Charlie’s Love, a local North Tahoe nonprofit, for Paint Your Pet, a cozy winter paint-and-sip experience that brings the community together for a great cause.

Bring a photo of your beloved pet (or choose inspiration on-site!) and enjoy guided painting while sipping wine from The Wine Collective. A local DJ will be spinning feel-good tunes to keep the creative energy flowing. To make the night even more special, local animal shelters will be on-site with adoptable dogs, giving guests the chance to meet their future best friend.

This SnowFest event blends creativity, community, and compassion—supporting local shelters and humane societies while celebrating the love we all share for our pets. Whether you’re an experienced artist or picking up a paintbrush for the first time, this event is all about fun, connection, and giving back.

Come paint, sip, dance, and maybe even fall in love at first paw.

Get a guided tour of the Museum of Truckee History in the historic train depot and hear about Truckee's winter-season industries, McGlashan's vision of Winter Carnival to entice visitors to visit Truckee and the rich history of snow sports in our community town.

No admission fee. Donations accepted. Donate $10 and mention Snow Fest to receive a free Museum of Truckee History tote bag.

You’ve seen them on the Shadyside crew. You’ve asked about them at the bar. Now’s your chance to snag one.

Join us for a limited-release drop of vintage thrifted flannels, each customized with sought after Shadyside and Tahoe patches. Every shirt is unique, locally loved, and impossible to replicate—once they’re gone, they’re gone.

This is a first-come, first-served event. Show up early to grab a number and secure your pick. Sizes and quantities are limited.

$50 per flannel — and 100% of proceeds benefit the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation, turning a great layer into an even greater cause.

Stick around for live music, food, and drink specials, and soak up the good vibes knowing your flannel looks great and is doing some real good in the community.

Come early. Pick fast. Wear it proud.