North Tahoe Chamber Awards $660,000 in Tourism-Generated Funds to 48 Local Events

Events bring the character and spirit of North Lake Tahoe communities to life

NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (March 5, 2026) – Tourism-generated funds are supporting 48 special events, including 12 ongoing events that are scheduled to take place in North Lake Tahoe in 2026. Local favorites like the Made in Tahoe Festival and the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series, the Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic, the Tahoe Film Fest and many more, were awarded a total of $660,000 by the NTCA and North Tahoe Chamber as recommended by the volunteer Business and Chamber Advisory Committee.

“Because of the TBID, this year we were able to provide funding and support more local events than ever before,” said Kimberly Brown, North Tahoe Chamber executive director. “Events help support our local business community, and we’re excited to welcome back returning event producers and some new ones, and to offer residents and visitors a diverse mix of cultural and recreational activities throughout the year. Investment in events like those that received funding are important because they help contribute to the economic vitality and vibrancy of our community.”

Special Events Sponsorship Funding is made possible by the North Lake Tahoe Tourism Business Improvement District (NLT-TBID), which is used to invest in initiatives that enhance community vitality, environmental stewardship, and economic health and resiliency. Events that received funding include human-powered sports, arts, culture, culinary experiences, and health and wellness.

The complete list of 2026 events that received TBID funding include:

Winter
2026 Mothership Classic 
Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker Series
The Great Ski Race
Kings Beach Snowfest Parade
North Lake Tahoe Snowfest
Tahoe Nutcracker
Toyota US National Freestyle Championships

Spring
Broken Arrow Skyrace
Community of Writers Poetry and Writers Workshops 
Lake Tahoe Summit Classic
Opening Day on the Lake
Rahlves’ Banzai Tour
Stewarding Knowledges: Tending Good Fire in the Tahoe Basin
Tahoe City Food & Wine Classic
Tahoe Joy Festival
TERC Circ(umnavigation) of Lake Tahoe 
TrailCon

Spring to Fall Event Series
Big Blue Adventure Events
Bluesdays
Concerts on Commons Beach
Made in Tahoe
Makers’ Market Series
Music on the Beach and Lights In The Sky
Northstar Midweek Music Series Hosted by Rubicon Pizza
Northstar Village Summer Music Series
River Ranch: Patio Concert Series
Tahoe Music Alive
Tahoe Talks on the Water
Tahoe Paddle Racing Series

Summer
22nd Annual Skate the Lake
Brews, Jazz, & Funk
Great Gravel Ride
Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance
Lake Tahoe Dance Festival
Tahoe City 4th of July Celebrations
Wild Soul Festival: Evolve at Higher Elevation

Fall
A Liar’s Cruise
Adventure Van Expo
Hauntober
Mountain on Tour North Lake Tahoe
Palisades Tahoe Oktoberfest
Passport to Dining
Send Dip 
Tahoe City Holiday Event Series
Tahoe City Oktoberfest
Tahoe Film Fest
Tahoe Literary Festival
Wild and Well: A Healing Summit

Learn more about the 2026 events funded here, and view all events planned in the region at www.tahoeeventscalendar.com.