North Lake Tahoe Snowfest Starts Tomorrow!!
February 25, 2026 | Kristin Derrin
Every year, as winter begins to lift and the days grow a little longer, the North Lake Tahoe community comes together for one of its most loved traditions, Snowfest.
For ten days each spring, from February 26th until March 8th, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Olympic Valley, Truckee, Incline Village, and Homewood turn into a region-wide celebration of mountain life. Snowfest isn’t just an event, it’s a feeling. It’s the moment Tahoe shifts from deep winter into early spring while still holding onto snow-covered mountains, bluebird days, and long afternoons outside.
The festival brings together locals and visitors for parties, live music, outdoor activities, family events, and community gatherings. From the iconic Tahoe City Street Faire and fireworks to brewfests, contests, and nonprofit fundraisers, Snowfest captures what makes this place special: community.
You’ll find kids’ events, friendly competitions, neighborhood gatherings, and plenty of ways to be outside, whether that means skiing, walking the lakeshore, or just enjoying live music with friends after a day on the mountain.
Snowfest also highlights local businesses, restaurants, and organizations, with specials, performances, and pop-up events throughout the North Shore. It’s one of the rare times when the entire region feels connected, as every town participates in its own way.
Incline Village Snowfest Events on Saturday, March 7th:
Nevada Nordic Freeheel Fest
- Saturday, March 7, 2026
- 9:00 AM 2:00 PM
- Tahoe Meadows (Hwy. 431)
Incline Village SNOWFEST Winterfest
- Saturday, March 7, 2026
- 2:00 PM 6:00 PM
- University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Don’t miss these iconic events around the lake:
Gar Woods Kick-Off Party & SNOWFEST Scholarship Candidate Introductions with the Blues Monsters
- Thursday, February 26, 2026
- 5:00 PM 9:00 PM
- Gar Woods
SNOWFEST Fireworks w/ the NOMADS
- Friday, February 27, 2026
- 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
- Tahoe City Winter Sports Park
Gar Woods Annual Polar Bear Swim
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
- 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
- Gar Woods Grill & Pier
Tahoe City SNOWFEST Street Faire
- Saturday, February 28, 2026
- 11:00 AM 2:00 PM
- Tahoe City, CA
The Great Ski Race – Hosted by Tahoe XC Center – donations going to Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue.
- Sunday, March 1, 2026
- 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
- Tahoe City XC Center