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South Lake Tahoe Events and Festivals

Blessed with brilliant sunshine almost every day South Lake Tahoe is an exciting alpine resort with endless outdoor activities, from skiing to boating to hiking, and many fun events throughout the year. Whether you love music, food, beer, sports or the arts, the South Lake Tahoe area plays host to a sensational lineup of sports events, festivals, concerts, holiday celebrations, and golf tournaments. See what's happening in South Lake Tahoe and at the Beach Retreat & Lodge.

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The Beach Retreat & Lodge offers fun family events and holiday happenings throughout the year. Check back as we add more events!

Upcoming Annual Events in South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Brewfest – June – Heavenly’s Cal Lodge

Sample craft brews from Lake Tahoe's top local brewers, including Cold Water Brewery & Grill, South Lake Brewery, Sidellis, Hwy 50 Brewery, and AleWorX, while enjoying a beautiful day in South Lake Tahoe. This annual brew fest pairs the pours with incredible food from local restaurants, live music, and a festive market.

Lights on the Lake Fireworks – July 4th – South Lake Tahoe

Enjoy a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration on the south shores of Lake Tahoe. See the night sky light up with colorful pyrotechnics over the sapphire waters of Lake Tahoe. The best places to watch the fireworks show are from the Timber Cove Marina at the Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe, Nevada Beach, Tallac Historic Site, the beach at Edgewood-Tahoe, and the M.S. Dixie II.

American Century Golf Tournament – July - Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course

See professional athletes, TV personalities, movie stars, and musicians hit the fairways for this annual celebrity golf tournament near South Lake Tahoe. The event takes place the second week of July at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on the south shores of Lake Tahoe. Edgewood Tahoe is considered one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival – July & August - Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park

Enjoy performances of the Bard's iconic plays under the stars on the shores of Lake Tahoe this summer. The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival offers performances and entertainment in July and August at the Warren Edward Trepp Stage at Sand Harbor. Enjoy outdoor dining at Shakespeare's Kitchen or bring food for a picnic in the state park.

Sample the Sierra – Mid September - Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe

Experience this farm-to-fork food festival celebrating the food scene and culinary heritage of the Sierra Nevada region. Bringing together chefs, growers, farmers, and producers, the annual event offers food, wine and beer tastings, live music, art, farm tours, a chef's cooking challenge, and a festival marketplace with locally-made jam, soap, honey, olive oil, art, crafts, jewelry, and crafts.