ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Mammoth * Lake Tahoe
SUMMER AT A GLANCE

Mammoth Lakes Events
Ford Mammoth Motocross
Mammoth Lakes, CA
June 19-29, 2008
MammothMotocross.com
Motocross riders from around the nation will take to the famed Mammoth Motocross Track this summer for the Ford Mammoth Motocross, June 19 – 29, 2008. This event draws some of the best riders in the world and is the oldest continuously running motocross event in the United States.


4th of July Hometown Celebration & Block Party
Mammoth Lakes, CA
July 3-5, 2008
www.mammothcityconcierge.com
Every Year the town goes all out for this 4th of July celebration. The Block Party kicks off on July 3, and then the list goes on and on, with a Parade, Fireworks over Crowley Lake and concerts in the Park


20th Annual Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee
Mammoth Lakes CA
July 9-13, 2008
www.mammothjazz.org
The tradition of the Mammoth Lakes Jazz Jubilee began nearly 20 years ago and continues to draw thousands of visitors to the breathtaking Eastern Sierra Town of Mammoth Lakes to enjoy live performances by some of the best jazz musicians from around the country.


13th Annual Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza
Mammoth Lakes, CA
August 1-2, 2008
mammothbluesbrewsfest.com
The Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza started 13 years ago in Whisky Creek restaurant’s parking lot with just ten breweries, some BBQ ribs, a few beer lovers and a local garage band playing on the roof. The festival is now recognized as one of the best beer festivals in the United States with more then 50 micro breweries and some of the top blues entertainment in the country.


Outdoors in Mammoth
Mammoth Lakes, CA
August 5-6, 2008
outdoorsinmammoth.com
The Mammoth Festival of Wine, Music and Food celebrates the finer things in life: wine, music, food and art – all in the beautiful outdoor setting of ski resort turned summer destination Mammoth Lakes, California. The three-day festival, August 15-17, 2008, features live concerts, wine tasting from a variety of world-class vintners, food from fantastic local restaurants and an expo from local and regional artists.


Mammoth Festival of Wine, Music & Food
Mammoth Lakes, CA, USA
August 15-17, 2008
MammothEvents.com
The Mammoth Festival of Wine, Music and Food celebrates the finer things in life: wine, music, food and art – all in the beautiful outdoor setting of ski resort turned summer destination Mammoth Lakes, California. The three-day festival, August 15-17, 2008, features live concerts, wine tasting from a variety of world-class vintners, food from fantastic local restaurants and an expo from local and regional artists


Troutstock Eastern Sierra
Mammoth Lakes CA, USA
August 30-September 1, 2008
troutstock.com
Featuring the Million Dollar Derby, Troutstock is the premier fishing competition and festival of all things trout throughout Mono County. This event is an unprecedented regional promotion in the Eastern Sierra spanning 50 miles along Interstate 395 and over 5,000 acres of water. Troutstock includes a Kids Fishing Pond, trout cooking and casting demonstrations, kids fishing games, live entertainment, artist booths, a chance to win a million dollars, and over $10,000 in guaranteed cash prizes.

High Sierra Fall Century Ride
Mammoth Lakes CA, USA
September 6, 2008
www.fallcentury.org
100 Miles, One stop Sign. Put the pedal to the metal. This is it folks. The big bike ride of the season. Do you dare?

Lake Tahoe Events
4th of July Weekend Celebration
Incline Village, NV, USA
Lots going on starting July 2, 2008 - FIREWORKS WITH  THE RENO PHILHARMONIC PLAYING ALONG! The Reno Philharmonic will be performing the night of Incline Village/Crystal Bay's fireworks extravaganza and in sync with Northern Nevada's most breath taking fireworks show.  For tickets and more information regarding our three day non-stop event go to our website at http://www.redwhiteandtahoeblue.com/events Bombs will be bursting in air.

Whole Lotta Squaw!
Olympic Valley, CA
July 3, 2008
Heartbreaker – a Tribute to Led Zeppelin - Playing Under the Peaks and Laser Light on the KT-22 Sundeck After the sun has set, the concert’s mountainous backdrop is illuminated with a dazzling display of colorful laser lights. The concert starts at 7:30 pm, doors open at 6:30 pm with the laser light experience from 9:30 to 10:30 pm! Squaw pass holders receive two-for-one entry with 07/08 or 08/09 season pass. Beer, Wine, Cocktails & BBQ are available for purchase (outside alcohol prohibited).

Star Spangled Fourth - Lights on the Lake 2008
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Phone: (530) 544-5050 The Largest synchronized fireworks display west of the Mississippi. Starts at 9:45 PM. The simultaneous music broadcast can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. Get a seat on the lake to see both shores.


Tahoe Arts Festival Italian Street Painting
Crystal Bay, NV
July 12 & 13, 2008
An Italian tradition since the 16th Century, street painting – using chalk as a medium – is enjoying a renaissance in cities throughout Western Europe and the U.S.A. Called "I Madonnari" because of their practice of reproducing the image of the Madonna, the early Italian street painters were vagabonds who would arrive in small towns and villages and transform the sidewalks and public square into temporary galleries for their ephemeral works of art. Start at the Tahoe Biltmore


Lake Tahoe Music Festival
Homewood , CA
July 17, 2008
www.TahoeMusic.org
This is the annual festival that put Homewood on the Map
Thursday, July 17
Dave Koz at Homewood

Saturday, July 19
Christian Scott Quintet with the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra at Homewood

Thursday, July 24
Trumpet Virtuoso, Chris Botti at Tahoe Donner

Saturday, July 26
Euge Groove with special guests Strunz and Farah at Homewood

Thursday, July 31
Dave Mason with special guests Jim Messina and Band at Alpine Meadows.

Saturday, August 2
The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Rachel York and Sal Viviano - a 60th birthday tribute to Andrew Lloyd Weber. Music from JC Superstar, Evita, Cats, Phantom, plus Chicago, Les Mis, and Wicked. at Tahoe Donner

Thursday, August 7
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy with special guest Sophie Milman at West End Beach on Donner Lake

Saturday, August 9
White Nights Finale – Reno Philharmonic Orchestra - Music from the lands of the midnight sun, featuring world – renowned pianist Jeffrey Biegel and including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture at Homewood530.583.3101...


Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Incline Village, NV
July 9 - August 27, 2008
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Phone: 800-747-4697
Lake Tahoe's Premier Summer Event. nd you thought the views of the lake were dramatic... Introducing the 2008 Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival summer season - a year that aims to be the most exciting, diverse and engaging in the event's 36 year history.  Offering a varied program this summer featuring Shakespearean classics and a brand new contemporary musical. We are delighted to announce our plays this season that feature the gleefully wicked Richard III, never before seen at Sand Harbor, paired nicely with the charming and beautiful Bard favorite, A Midsummer Night's Dream. Our Monday night production is the brand new musical CAMBIO based on the Victor Hugo novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame.


TAHOE WOODEN BOAT WEEK
North Shore Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, CA
August 7-August 13, 2008
laketahoeconcours.com
This is the annual big Boat Week. Get your lodging early as this is always a sold out social event. Amazing! The Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance is North America's premier wooden boat show. The Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation is pleased to present this three-day event that features classic wooden boats from Gar Wood, Hacker, Chris-Craft, Riva, Century and more.

36th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance
August 8-9: 10:00am - The 36th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d' Elegance commences Thursday, August 7 with the "VIP Preview" Day and continues on Friday and Saturday, August 8-9.


7th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest
Squaw Valley USA
August 16-August 17, 2008
www.squaw.com
With a huge selection of beer for guests to sample and an incredible line-up of music both days the Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest is your chance to get funky in Tahoe - all benefiting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Event is FREE – Benefit beer tasting. 2 to 8 pm on Saturday and 2 to 6 pm on Sunday..


23rd Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival
North Lake Tahoe, CA
September 5-September 7, 2008
GotahoeNorth.com
The premier food and wine event of the Sierra returns for it's 23rd year held at the From celebrity chefs to Kids’ Cooking Camp to the signature Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting, three days of amazing food, fine wines, live entertainment and more. All in the great outdoors at the Village at Northstar

Lake Tahoe Triathlon
North Lake Tahoe, CA
September 26-September 28, 2008
LakeTahoeMarathon.com
A one of a kind 3 Day Triathlon with 3 levels of distances and competition. This event is for the vacationing Triathletes who will do one event a day for three days. Choose one of the 6 competitive distances, or pick your events a la carte and compete in the individual event. The Lake Tahoe Triathlon offers a choice of Kayak or Swim with several distances as well. A great Fun Run too.