Dear Tahoe City Business Owners,

As you may or may not know, Tahoe City Day is just around the corner, on August 8th. It’s that time of the year when we come together to honor Tahoe City. Tahoe City’s 161st year will be a week-long community celebration!

Mark your calendars for the dates: Thursday, August 1st through Thursday, August 8th. We have a fantastic lineup of events planned throughout the week but would love for more Tahoe City businesses to get involved.

Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:

• Week-Long Photo Contest: Throughout the week, we’ll be hosting an exciting photo contest. Capture the beauty and spirit of Tahoe City through your lens and share it with the community for a chance to win some fantastic prizes!
• Brews, Bites and West Shore Vibes- August 2nd: 4-7 pm. Savor the last days of summer with Brews, Bites and West Shore Vibes at West Shore Cafe, with limited engagements beginning Friday. Join us for incredible music from local artists, featured Tahoe-area brews, and delectable bites from Executive Chef Cale Falk.
• Big Bluegrass Benefit Concert, 4-8 pm at Sugar Pine Point State Park – August 2nd: A bluegrass benefit concert supporting Sugar Pine Point State Park and our Tahoe State Parks! Jam out to professional live bluegrass bands overlooking the Big Blue at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Tasty food vendors, beer, and wine are available for purchase. Bring your low-back chairs, flashlights, and warm clothing.Parking is $10. Doors open at 4 pm. The music begins at 5 pm and goes until dark. This event has sold out in previous years, so we encourage you to pre-order your tickets.
• First Fridays at Boatworks – August 2nd: Join over 20 local artists and crafters for Tahoe City’s Summer Markets inside Boatworks Mall! Shows run from 3:00-8:00pm every First Friday of the month. Grab a little nosh and enjoy drink specials from Tahoe Wine Collective while you stroll the beautiful lakeside Boatworks to support your favorite local artisans.
• Sidewalk Saturdays – August 3rd! Don’t miss the fun in Tahoe City on Saturday! Join us for Sidewalk Saturdays. Show your love for the community by supporting local businesses and enjoying shopping, dining, music, and fun.
• Gatekeepers Museum Open House – August 3rd: Gatekeepers Museum Open House – 1-3 pm. Join us for an afternoon at the Gatekeepers Museum! Enjoy live jazz music on the patio, explore fascinating museum tours, and indulge in refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends of the museum and immerse yourself in our local culture. All staff will be on hand to make your visit enjoyable. Admission is free.
• Sunday Concert at Commons Beach – Poor Man’s Whiskey: On Sunday, August 4th, we have a spectacular concert lined up at Commons Beach featuring Poor Man’s Whiskey. Northern California’s outlaw music bards bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and an incomparable fusion of bluegrass/old time, southern rock, and old school jam to stages and festivals worldwide. It’s going to be a night of music and memories you won’t want to miss.
• Waterfront Wednesday-August 7th: Head on down to the beach for Waterfront Wednesday, a Lakeside Movie Series event at Commons Beach. Featuring yoga on the beach, local artisans and food, the lakeside movie is a family-friendly event for all- the fun starts at 4pm and the movie (Luca- PG 95 mins) begins at dusk.
• Farmers Market Thursday – August 1st and 8th: Visit the Farmers Market for an incredible array of fresh produce, juice & smoothies, wild fish, meats, baked goods, prepared foods, artisan goods, and natural skincare products. You can even enjoy live music and treat yourself to a soothing massage.
• Thursday, August 8th – Town Cleanup & Special Activities: Join us for Tahoe City Day on Thursday, August 8th, as we kick off the day with a special yoga class at Gatekeepers at 8 AM. After rejuvenating our minds and bodies in the heart of our beautiful town, we’ll give back to our community through a morning town cleanup from 9 AM to 12 PM Sign in will be at Heritage Plaza and we will have Trash Force TC, our 64 Acres Cleanup Crew and our Tahoe City Downtown Crew Collaborating on this amazing cleanup effort. Let’s celebrate together with town-wide specials and unique activities throughout the day, showing our love for our beloved town and its rich history. Don’t miss this incredible day of wellness, community spirit, and celebration! Watson Cabin will be open from 10am-3pm.

We are thrilled about sharing these special events (most which occur weekly) and we want to make sure everyone knows and can celebrate the fun traditions we have created here in Tahoe City. So, I’m reaching out to all of you for support and participation. Let’s spread the word and make this week one to remember!

If you would like us to promote a special event, promotion or if you have any ideas or suggestions, please reach out to me at [email protected]. Together, we can make Tahoe City Days a great success and strengthen our community spirit.

See you all at Tahoe City Day, where we’ll come together to celebrate our amazing town, its history, and its promising future!

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