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Lake Tahoe Vacation Guide News
- Valhalla 08 Arts, Music & Theatre Festival
Jul 31, 2008
The Tahoe Tallac Association's Valhalla Festival is in its 28th year; the Valhalla Festival will pack the rest of your summer months full with a variety of performances including concerts, plays, art exhibits, and other culturally stimulating events. Come out and join the artistic experience in this unique venue along the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe. Some of this summer's events include: Great Gatsby Festival- Return to the 1920's and enjoy the Vintage Faire at the Pope Estate. There will be antiques, vintage clothes and accessories, live music, interactive historic house tours, vintage auto rides, multiple vintage vendors, food, ice cream, cotton candy and old time kid's games. Reggae Festival - This season's Reggae Festival is sure to be a great one with good food, an outstanding beer garden featuring regional breweries, and live reggae bands! Tibetan Festival & Sand Mandala - Take in the Tibetan culture during this five-day festival celebrating their art, food and philosophy with concerts, presentations, and the creation of a sand mandala. Multicultural Healing Festival - This year's Multicultural Healing Festival is designed to promote, and educate people on, healing methods used by other cultures through presentations, workshops, films and concerts. Bring the family out for an experience that is sure to be filled with elegance and musical delight for all. Located at The Tallac Historic Site, 3 miles N of South Lake Tahoe, CA on Hwy 89. For more information call (530) 541-4975 or visit www.valhallatahoe.com. More...- Labor Day Fireworks Show Planned for Sunday - August 31, 2008
Jul 31, 2008
The South Shore Lake Tahoe Labor Day Fireworks Extravaganza explodes over Lake Tahoe on Sunday, August 31st featuring numerous patterns and a variety of lights, designs, and shapes. Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. created the show along with Pyrodigital Consultants, and they call the show one of the largest in the West based on volume of fireworks. The exhibition features a simultaneous musical broadcast that can be heard on local radio stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. The Labor Day pyrotechnic spectacular has become a popular annual attraction for thousands of visitors and locals. The show begins at approximately 8:30 p.m. and a few of the best vantage points are listed below: The Tahoe Queen and M.S. Dixie II: South Shore’s two Mississippi paddlewheelers offer a unique opportunity to view the light show from the water. Board the Tahoe Queen for a Dinner Dance Cruise or the M.S. Dixie II for a Fireworks Cruise. Both feature live entertainment and fantastic views of the evening’s display. Log onto www.laketahoecruises.com. Tallac Historic Site: The Valhalla Arts & Music Festival will host a holiday barbecue at Tallac Vista. The quiet, off-the-beaten-track spot on Emerald Bay Road has a stunning view looking east across Lake Tahoe toward the fireworks. For more information, log onto www.valhalla-tallac.com. Nevada Beach: Located about two miles east of the Nevada casinos on Elk Point Road, Nevada Beach is the ideal setting for a family barbecue at the beach. A wide, sandy shoreline leads down to the sapphire waters of Lake Tahoe. Charcoal barbecues and picnic tables dot the beach. The view across the lake to the West Shore and Desolation Wilderness is unsurpassed. And the view of the fireworks display is one of the best in town. Regan and El Dorado Beaches: Located right where Highway 50 meets the Lake, these connecting stretches of narrow beach are front and center for the fireworks. Arrive early! These beaches fill up with people who love to be right under the action. Bijou Community Park: Set back from the shoreline on the corner of Johnson and Al Tahoe Blvds., Bijou Community Park affords a great view of the fireworks without the hustle and bustle of the beaches. Amenities at the park include restrooms, a skate park, a disc golf course, a playground, and an exercise circuit. The park is a great setting for families with young children. Baldwin Beach: Located about 5 miles down Emerald Bay Road and backed by the Tallac Historic Site, this narrow stretch of white sand beach has great views looking east toward the downtown area of South Shore. Public parking, restrooms, picnic facilities, fire pits, and barbecue grills are available. More...
