sample the sierra
Sample the Sierra moves to digital format for 2020
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/17/2020 - 3:40pm
Event Date:
September 12, 2020 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular farm-to-fork festival, Sample the Sierra, is moving to a digital format this year due to the current pandemic.
The 11st annual event will still include a variety of food-related entertainment typically found at Sample the Sierra, including cooking demonstrations, wine tastings, musical performances, giveaways, and shopping. Instead of only having these things during the day of the traditional in-person event, this year's will be spread out throughout August and September (a more detailed schedule is coming later).
All events on City of South Lake Tahoe property postponed through at least mid-July
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 5:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Events on City property through at least July 14 have been postponed, including the 4th of July Parade.
As South Lake Tahoe starts to reopen with guidelines from California Governor Newsom for Phase 2, the directives toward events won't be addressed until future phases so the City took action during their meeting Tuesday.
12th Annual Blue Ribbon Award winners announced
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 10:51am
The winners of the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards were announced Thursday, November 14, at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Over 300 community members attended to celebrate the winners of seven awards that honor outstanding South Shore businesses, organizations and individuals for civic contributions, tourism experiences, customer service and entrepreneurial achievements.
Congratulations to the following winners of the 12th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards:
Geotourism Award – Sponsored by Bike the West
Winner: Sample the Sierra
Honorable Mention: Clearly Tahoe
Finalists named for 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 8:26pm
LAKE TAHOE, Ca./Nv. – Tahoe Chamber's 12th annual Blue Ribbons Awards will be held on Thursday, November 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. The event honors and celebrates South Shore businesses and individuals.
The cost of the event is $65 for Tahoe Chamber members and $85 for non-members and includes champagne upon arrival, a 3-course dinner and a glass of wine.
Tahoe Chamber announces Blue RIbbon Award nominees
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:04pm
Event Date:
November 14, 2019 - 5:30pm
Close to 70 nominees will be celebrated at the 12th annual Blue Ribbon Awards on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino. Join the Tahoe Chamber in celebrating the businesses and individuals that make the South Shore a great community to live, work and play. Admission to this event is $65 for Tahoe Chamber members and $85 for non-members. Tickets include champagne, wine and full 3-course dinner prepared by Harrah’s executive culinary team. Table sponsorships are also available for purchase.
Sample the Sierra sells out
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 12:06amIf you haven't already bought you tickets for the 10th annual Sample the Sierra you are too late.
Once again the popular farm-to-fork festival in South Lake Tahoe is sold out.
10th annual Sample the Sierra highlights regional food, wine and art
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 5:12pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2019 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s farm-to-fork festival, will celebrate its tenth anniversary of regional foods, wines, beers and spirits at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 from noon to 5:00 p.m.
9th annual Sample the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe - Sold Out
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/25/2018 - 1:54pm
Event Date:
September 15, 2018 - 12:00pm
This event is sold out as of 9/14/18
The 9th annual Sample the Sierra will be held in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
This is a farm-to-fork festival celebrating the Sierra Nevada region with restaurants and chefs preparing a dish using local ingredients from farmers or producers and then pair this dish with wine, spirits or beer. There will also be live entertainment and artisans.
Connect for Kids fundraiser to collect money and new bikes for local youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/08/2018 - 7:58pm
Mark your calendar for a night of fun on Thursday, April 26 as the Connect for Kids Charity Mixer helps our community's youth through a silent auction, raffle and a Donate & Decorate" bike contest at South Lake Brewing Company from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The mixer will include delicious lite bites by Verde Mexican Rotisserie. Several local non-profits who serve South Shore youth will be in attendance to highlight their organizations. All raffle, silent auction proceeds, and donated bikes will benefit participating non-profits.
Donate & Decorate Bike Contest:
Pick a team of 4 to 6
Sass Talk: It's ok to not go along, to just get along
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 7:32pm
This opinion piece has been updated.
Local food pairings a hit at sold-out Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 12:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you waited to the last minute to purchase tickets for the 8th annual Sample the Sierra you were out of luck on Saturday at Bijou Community Park. The popular festival of food, wine and beer sold out all pre-sale tickets prior to the event, and sold out of tickets at the gate just after opening, much to the disappointment of many.
1,500 full tasting tickets and 50 children tickets were sold. Those lucky enough to get in moved from booth to booth, each with either a wine, beer or alcohol paired with food, or a local artisan and their wares.
South Lake Tahoe activities: Sample the Sierra, Art After Dark, Canelo vs Golovkin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/15/2017 - 7:17pm
Going to be out and about in South Lake Tahoe this week? Here are some of the activities to enjoy in town from Friday to Thursday:
Great Sierra River Cleanup - Join the ninth annual Great Sierra River Cleanup in conjunction with California Coastal Cleanup day on September 16 starting at 8:00 a.m. Join hundreds of volunteers this day in cleaning up the Lake Tahoe region. (more info here)
Sample the Sierra after party, Local After Dark, features art, dance, food and music
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/11/2017 - 2:54pm
Event Date:
September 16, 2017 - 6:30pm
In South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, September 16 after Sample the Sierra, a new community event will be held to benefit Tahoe Youth & Family Services.
Local Art After Dark at the Benko Art Gallery will feature live music, live art, dance performances, local food and drinks from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $20 at the door and $10 for Sample the Sierra ticket holders and locals (will need to show wristband or local ID at the door. Locals include Tahoe basin and extends to Placerville and Carson/Reno).
Sample the Sierra returns to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 6:55pm
Event Date:
September 16, 2017 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe's largest farm-to-fork festival, is back to celebrate all that the Sierra Nevada region has to offer on Saturday, September 16 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Bijou Community Park.
Chopped Restaurant Impossible winner to be guest chef at Sample the Sierra
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/11/2016 - 9:38pm
Food Network star, Reno native and culinary storyteller Chef Clint Jolly will be the featured guest chef at Sample the Sierra’s Pop-Up Dinner on Friday, Sept. 16 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This year's featured dinner will be held at Park Prime inside Hard Rock Lake Tahoe.
Jolly, the winner of the popular television competition, “Chopped: Restaurant Impossible” also founded Great Thyme Catering based in Reno but specializing in creating memorable events throughout the West.
4th Annual Tahoe South Restaurant Week Sept. 16-23
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/10/2016 - 6:32pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2016 (All day)
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will continue supporting Tahoe South Restaurant Week in an effort to connect visitors and locals with the South Shore culinary scene, Sept. 16-23, 2016. In partnership with Tahoe Chamber and the newly formed Restaurant Industry Group, Restaurant Week will align efforts with Sample the Sierra, the popular farm-to-fork festival.
Gorman leaves Tahoe Chamber to pursue new business
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/01/2016 - 7:02pm
She's been a Regional Director with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, PR and Marketing with Kautz Irontstone Vineyards and Banquet and Conference Manager at Copper Mountain Resort. She earned a Doctor of Law degree, and, for what most in South Lake Tahoe know her as, she's been the Executive Director of the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce. As of today, she's left the Chamber and is now preparing for a new career in coaching, leadership and training.
Tahoe Chamber moves Sample the Sierra event to September 17
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 3:03pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2016 (All day) Sample the Sierra, the annual event in South Lake Tahoe that highlights the talent of the Sierra Nevada via food, wine, beer, spirits, produce and art has moved from their normal Labor Day weekend date.
This year, the Tahoe Chamber sponsored event has moved to Saturday, September 17 at Bijou Community Park from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Location
Bijou Community Park
1201 Al Tahoe Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 55' 55.362" N, 119° 58' 6.204" W
See map: Google Maps
Kudos: Thanks to Lake Tahoe Golf Course for perfect Pop-Up Dinner setting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2015 - 10:25pm
The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority and El Dorado County thanks Lake Tahoe Golf Course for providing the perfect setting for the Sample the Sierra Pop-Up Dinner.
Over fifty people gathered to enjoy a special four-course dinner at Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Friday, September 4 to begin the Labor Day weekend celebrations. Though the weather did not cooperate, Lake Tahoe Golf Course was more than accommodating with moving the event indoors to provide a warm and wind-free location for Blend Catering’s delicious dishes.
Tahoe Chamber thanks sponsors and participants for Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/07/2015 - 10:19am
WINERY/BREWERY/DISTILLERY: Andis Wine | Auriga Wine Cellars | Bella Grace Vineyards | Boeger Winery | Cold Water Brewery & Grill | Crystal Basin Cellars | Dry Diggings Distillery | FOLK Brewing Company - Kombucha on Tap | Great Basin Brewing Co. | Lava Cap Winery | Loomis Basin Brewing Co. | Madrona Vineyards | Nello Olivo Wines | Sierra Nevada Brewing Company | Stateline Brewery | Story Winery | Sugar Lille | Tahoe Blue Vodka | Tahoe Moonshine Distillery | Vino Noceto
Full plate of South Lake Tahoe Labor Day weekend activities
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 8:29am
A busy Labor Day weekend starts Friday, with a plethora of activities for locals and visitors alike. There are fireworks, music, car shows, runs, boat races, a farm-fork festival and much more to enjoy.
Heavenly Village Days on Labor Day Car Show goes through the weekend with a sidewalk sale, trophies, and a poker run. It costs $40 to show your cars, trucks and motorcycles. Brought to you by Good Samaritans Safe Ride. September 4 - 7, 2015.
Lake Tahoe concert and event schedule for September
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 10:15pm
Events include Sample the Sierra, The Sternwheeler Races, The +Ironman Triathlon in Lake Tahoe, The Reebook Spartan World championships, +TrailsAndVistas concert and hiking experience, and Oktoberfest 2015.
Notable Concerts
Skid Row and Sammy Hagar #LaborDay weekend in #LakeTahoe, plus Eric Burdon and the Animals, George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Andre Nikatina and Rappin 4Tay with The iinTerCepTerz and DeeDay the Scorpion, plus two big festivals in the area:
Vendor pairings announced for Labor Day's Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/22/2015 - 7:29pm
The vendor pairings for the 6th Annual Sample the Sierra have been announced. Approximately 54 local restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, farmers and producers will participate in the one-day farm-to-fork festival on Sunday, September 6 at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe, CA.
The pairings for this year’s Sample the Sierra are as follows:
· Beach Hut Deli with Loomis Basin Brewing Co.
· Bear Moon Bar & Grill with Auriga Wine Cellars
· Blue Angel Café with Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
· Boathouse on the Pier with Andis Wines
Sample the Sierra Pop-Up Dinner along Truckee River on 10th tee
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/22/2015 - 7:22pm
Event Date:
September 4, 2015 - 6:00pm
Chip. Putt. Eat. That is the them for one of this year's Sample the Sierra Pop-Up Dinners. Chefs Whitney & Josh Deri of Blend Catering will be preparing dinner on the 10th tee along the Truckee River at Lake Tahoe Golf Course on Friday, September 4 at 6 p.m.
Enjoy four courses consisting of Nevada-grown ingredients perfectly paired with delicious local wines.
FIRST COURSE
Heirloom tomato, whipped burrata, peach, cucumber, tomato water, sumac
SECOND COURSE
King salmon, yellow coconut curry, slow cooked carrot, eggplant, malted barley, kefir lime, crispy shallot
THIRD COURSE
Last chance for Sample the Sierra early bird tickets
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 7:36pm
The early bird catches the worm – and in this case, the early bird gets special pricing for tickets to Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra! Early bird tickets for Sample the Sierra are available until August 1 and allow you to attend the festival for just $30 to fully experience dozens of restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Tickets will be priced at $40 per person from August 1 until the festival on September 6.
Sample the Sierra Pop-Up Dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/14/2015 - 11:58am
Event Date:
September 4, 2015 - 6:00pm Join us for a special evening with our celebrity chefs Josh and Whitney Deri of Blend Catering at Lake Tahoe Golf Course on September 4 at 6:00 p.m. You’ll enjoy four courses consisting of Nevada-grown ingredients paired with delicious local wines.
Blend Catering is a limitless catering company that’s as personable as it is tasty, as capable as it is inventive. Read more about Blend Catering.
Stay tuned for a full menu and additional details. For more information or to reserve your seat visit Samplethesierra.com
Location
Lake Tahoe Golf Course
2500 Emerald Bay Rd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
See map: Google Maps
South Lake Tahoe Farm-to-Fork Festival discount tickets available
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 9:04pm
Event Date:
September 6, 2015 (All day)
Celebrate all things local at Sample the Sierra on Sunday, September 6 at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe. Returning for its sixth year this Labor Day weekend, Sample the Sierra highlights the unique talent, heritage and bounty of the Sierra Nevada region with local food, wine, beer and spirits, as well as handmade art and music. Foodies, wine enthusiasts and hopheads have the opportunity to purchase discounted early bird tickets until August 1 to experience Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival.
Sample the Sierra Lake Tahoe Farm-to-Fork Festival
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/05/2015 - 4:20pm
Event Date:
September 6, 2015 (All day) Sample the Sierra is Lake Tahoe's only farm-to-fork festival. Sample the Sierra highlights the talent of the Sierra Nevada via food, wine, beer, spirits, produce & art. Sample the Sierra pairs producers/farmers with restaurants/chefs & wineries/breweries/distilleries. Each dish is prepared with local ingredients & then paired with a complimentary drink to create a unique Sierra Nevada experience. Enjoy food, wine, art & live music this Labor Day Weekend in South Lake Tahoe!
For more information visit Samplethesierra.com!
Location
Bijou Community Park
1099 Al Tahoe Blvd.
United States
See map: Google Maps
Tahoe Chamber recognized for exceptional communications and political advocacy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/03/2015 - 12:50am
Tahoe Chamber was recently recognized at the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Conference in Anaheim for their accomplishments in political advocacy and communications.
Blue Ribbon Award Nominees Announced by TahoeChamber
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 8:29pm
The nomination period for the 2014 Blue Ribbon Awards ended on Friday, October 10 at noon. TahoeChamber’s prestigious awards program that recognizes exceptional South Shore businesses received over 175 nominations for eight separate award categories. The finalists and winners will be announced at the 7th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards dinner and ceremony on November 13 at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Tickets for the awards ceremony are now available for purchase at www.tahoechamber.org.
The Nominees:
Over 1,200 people attend Sample the Sierra in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/01/2014 - 7:38am
With blue skies and warm temperatures, many people were out enjoying everything there is to do in South Lake Tahoe this holiday weekend. Many events from a carnival to fireworks were held, giving people plenty to choose from.
One of these events was the 5th Annual Sample the Sierra Farm to Fork Festival. The main event was held at Bijou Community park on Sunday, with over 1,200 people enjoying food and drink from the region. There were 16 booths of local food, wine, beer and spirits as well as an artisan marketplace, live music and a cooking contest with a mystery box of ingredients.
Full day of South Lake Tahoe activities on tap for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/30/2014 - 11:53pm
Visitors and locals alike will find a variety of activities to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, August 31.
The highlight of the day will be the Annual Labor Day Fireworks show. The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490. Show begins at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks are visible from all over town.
Sample the Sierra announces pairings of food and wine for Sunday's event
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 9:34pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2014 - 12:00pm
ixteen booths will showcase unique collaborations of flavors and styles distinct to the Sierra Nevada region at the 5th Annual Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival. This food and wine festival brings together local chefs and restaurants with neighboring growers and producers to create delectable samples expertly paired with wine, beer or spirits. The collaborations truly showcase the diverse talent present in this inimitable region.
Pop-Up Dinner to raise funds for grow dome at Sierra House Mountain Academy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/26/2014 - 7:29pm
Event Date:
August 29, 2014 - 6:00pm
The kick off event for this weekend's Sample the Sierra will be a fundraiser for the Geodome/Grow Dome at Sierra House Mountain Academy.
Pop-Up Dinner will be held at the Lake Tahoe Community College from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The menu is curated and cooked by Chef Stephen Moise, the Executive Chef of The Ridge Tahoe and former Corporate Chef for Tommy Hilfiger. The meal will highlight local ingredients, including produce from the University of Nevada-Reno, ribs from the Carson Valley and crayfish from Tahoe Lobster Company.
Sample the Sierra adds events including Farm to Fork Bus Tour
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 10:16pm
Labor Day Weekend is only a few weeks away there are some ancillary events leading up to August 31's Sample the Sierra that the public can participate in.
Friday, August 29
Pop-Up Dinner
Enjoy a 3-course meal prepared by Chef Stephen Moise of The Ridge Tahoe and experience Elevate Tahoe. A portion of proceeds will be go towards Let It Grow! $75 per person
Saturday, August 30
Farm-to-Fork Bus Tour
Lake Tahoe concert line-up for August
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 10:44pm
August 01 Leche De Tigre / Connor Party @ Heavenly Village
Young Shakespeare: "As You Like It" @ Valhalla Boathouse
Theater
The Novelists @ The Beacon
Straight Jacket @ Himmel Haus
DJ Enfo @ Peek Tahoe
Tressa Bell @ 968 Park
the Wrinkle @ King's Beach
Lisa Marie Johnston @ Cottonwood bar and grill
Ana Popovitch w/ The Steepwater Band @ Crystal Bay Club
August 1-2 Ashley Red @ Cabo Wabo
August 02 LADY GAGA Artpop Ball w/ Lady Starlight @ Harvey's Outdoor
Amphitheatre
Naive Melodies / Patrick Walsch @ heavenly Village
Competitive edge added to this year's Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 5:38pm
Festival goers will have their say this Labor Day weekend as Sample the Sierra adds a competitive edge to the food and wine festival with the introduction of a new award – Best Tasting Experience! Attendees will vote for the booth that has their favorite flavorful creation that includes fresh ingredients that are prepared by a local chef or restaurant and then paired with regional wine, beer or spirits. The booth with the most votes will be awarded the Best Tasting Experience of 2014.
Discount Tickets Available For Sample the Sierra until August 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/01/2014 - 11:57pm
Early registration for Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe’s only farm to fork festival, is open until August 1. Early bird tickets at a discounted rate of $30 per person are available until August 1. Tickets will be $40 per person after August 1 through August 31. Early bird tickets may be purchased on www.samplethesierra.com.
Sample the Sierra Farm to Fork Festival Returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 10:31pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2014 - 12:00pm
Labor Day weekend in South Lake Tahoe has been known as the place to be for wrapping up the summer with a firework's show and, for the last four years, Sample the Sierra.
Spend Labor Day Weekend sampling the region's best food & wine at Bijou Community Park on Sunday, August 31, 2014 from noon to 5 p.m.
Success at 4th Annual Sample the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/03/2013 - 4:01pm
Despite smoky skies, South Lake Tahoe was still a hot spot this Labor Day Weekend. The 4th Annual Sample the Sierra festival brought in masses of people to taste the unique flavors of the Sierra Nevada. The kickoff Winemakers Dinner at Bumgarner Winery spoiled attendees with a five course meal prepared in the wood fired oven with each course appropriately paired with one of Bumgarner’s fine wines. Saturday’s Sip & Shop at Après Wine Company drew more than 20 people to taste C.G. Di Arie wines and gourmet cheeses.
Labor Day Weekend in Lake Tahoe full of Activities
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2013 - 8:42amThe is a plethora of activities for visitors and residents alike to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe this weekend.
The Great Sternwheeler Race between the MS Dixie and Tahoe Queen on Saturday at 10 am. The boats will leave their respective piers and head for their opponent's. Action at Ski Run Marina, Zephyr Cove Resort and points in between.
Simply the Best: Sample the Sierra this Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/30/2013 - 2:11pm
Since its conception in 2010, the Labor Day weekend's Sample the Sierra has continued to grow and evolve. Beginning as a one-day South Lake Tahoe street festival, the event has expanded into an entire weekend of festivities celebrating the bounty and heritage of the Sierra Nevada region.
Labor Day Lake Tahoe fireworks show is best in the West
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 4:01am
Event Date:
September 1, 2013 - 8:30pm
After you've taken in the very best food and wine at the fourth annual Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival,
you'll want to head on down to the beach for some great eye-candy dessert.
Sample the Sierra featured Labor Day weekend at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 3:10pm
Event Date:
September 1, 2013 - 1:00pm
Delight your senses at the fourth Annual Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival, Labor Day weekend.
Sample the Sierra brings together local chefs, farmers, and winemakers in an irresistible tasting trifecta. To complement the infusion of flavors, a marketplace will feature local artists and artisans showcasing everything from handmade soaps to jewelry, alpaca apparel to fine art. Live music will entertain all and allows festivalgoers a chance to experience the truly unique talent that the Sierra Nevada boasts.
Regional cuisine gets the spotlight
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/31/2012 - 6:00amLocal growers, restaurants, wineries and artists will offer a taste of their work at the third annual Sample the Sierra festival on Sunday. The annual farm-to-fork event will take place on Ski R...
Labor Day weekend 2012 at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/28/2012 - 3:01amJack Durst from Fabulous Lake Tahoe reports the following: Labor Day weekend is the last of the big summer holidays in Lake Tahoe, and we have a lot of great public events from concerts to parties to boat races to help you end the summer season in Tahoe in style. For full information go here.
Shows that last all Weekend:
Sample the Sierra set for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 08/21/2012 - 1:40pm
Event Date:
August 31, 2012 (All day)
Foodies and wine lovers alike are invited to attend the variety of Sample the Sierra festivities during the 3rd annual farm-to-fork festival over Labor Day Weekend. Friday, August 31st kicks off Sample the Sierra with a Winemaker and Chef’s Table dinner at Crystal Basin Bistro in Camino on the Western Slope of the Sierras. Saturday, September 1st hosts a Sip & Shop at Après Wine Company featuring the award winning wines of Synapse “Microwinery” and locally made gifts.
Sample the Sierra at South Lake Tahoe returns Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 08/02/2012 - 10:27amEvent Date:
September 2, 2012 (All day)
The region's best food, wine, and art in the Sierra Nevada will be highlighted at the 3rd annual Sample the Sierra farm-to-fork festival. This popular community event is on Sunday, Sept. 2 on Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe.
This year, 15 local restaurants and farmers will be paired together to produce mouthwatering samples for festival-goers to enjoy. Each food sample will be paired with an accompanying wine, also local to the region.
South Lake Tahoe fireworks show set for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 12:50amYet another reason Lake Tahoe was ranked as America's Best Lake by readers of USA Today:
Lights on the Lake and the Labor Day Lights Extravaganza, of course.
Tahoe South summer 2012 brings action-packed celebrity golf, headlining comedy, concerts and family events
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 11:13amHeavy-hitting comedy, celebrity golf and blockbuster concerts make for a sizzling summer at Tahoe South with an dynamic lineup that includes legendary actor-comedian Robin Williams; hall-of-fame athletes teeing it up at the American Century Championship and Grammy award-winning pop-rock group, Maroon 5.
