Experience the magic of August in Lake Tahoe and Truckee. Enjoy stargazing, live music with mountain views, and vibrant local festivals. Families connect through unique activities and savor local flavors. Whether kayaking on serene lakes or adventuring in the mountains, each day brings unforgettable moments. Embrace the charm and excitement of August here.
Sugar Bowl Night Photography Field Trip
Aug 03 | 09:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Sugar Bowl's Village Gondola Parking Lot
Join us at Sugar Bowl for a beginner-friendly Milky Way photography event! Learn to capture stunning night sky images with guidance from our experts. The Sugar Bowl ski resort will provide a beautiful backdrop. Don't miss the free pre-workshop webinar for setup tips and preparation. See you under the stars!
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival
Aug 3 - Aug 4 | 09:30 pm to 11:30 pm | Palisades Tahoe
Join the 7th Annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival for live reggae music and chill vibes. Enjoy the mountain views and dance all day—great for all ages. Tickets and artist info are on the website. Children under 3 are free.
Donner Lake Volunteer Event with Clean Up The Lake
August 4, | 2:00 pm | August 7,12:00 pm | Donner Lake
Join Four Wheel Campers and Clean Up The Lake (CUTL) for a two-day freshwater cleanup at Donner Lake. CUTL, a local nonprofit, has already removed 71,000 pounds of litter.
Truckee Music Festival
Aug 9 - Aug 10 | 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Truckee Riverview Sports Park
Join the Truckee Music Fest for an amazing lineup! Friday features Kip Moore, Charles Kelley, and A Thousand Horses. Saturday includes Sublime, G. Love & the Special Sauce, and Makua Rothman. Tickets are on sale now, enjoy great music, food, and family fun!
50TH ANNUAL LAKE TAHOE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE July 6 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM | Olympic Valley Chapel
Aug 9 - Aug 10 | 9:00 am - 9:00 pm | Obexer's Boat Company
Join us August 9-10, 2024, at Homewood, CA, for the 50th Concours d’Elegance. Celebrate with stunning wooden boats, live jazz, local food, and luxury shopping. Proceeds support the Lake Tahoe community.
Truckee Pro Rodeo
Aug 16- Aug 17 | 4:00 AM — 3::00 PM | McIver Arena
Celebrate 50 years at the Annual Truckee Rodeo! Enjoy family-friendly fun, food vendors, bars, and seating options in the grandstands or on the grass. Bring a blanket or chair, and buy food and drinks from our vendors (outside water allowed).
Ragnar Trail Tahoe 2024
Aug 16- Aug 17 | 4:00 AM — 3::00 PM | Sugar Bowl Resort
Join us August 16-17, 2024, at Sugar Bowl Ski Resort for Ragnar Trail Tahoe! Camp at the base, run three trails in relay and enjoy stunning views, s’mores, and campfire stories. Bonus camping starts Thursday night. Don’t miss it!
Brews, Jazz & Funk
August 17 | 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM | The Village at Palisades Tahoe
Join the California Enduro Series (CES), a for-riders, a by-riders organization creating top-notch enduro events for all skill levels—Experience California's best mountain biking and the 2024 CES eDuro Series, featuring eMTB categories. Register and transfer by midnight on Sunday, 8/11/2024!
Northstar Enduro
Aug 17 - Aug 18 | 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Northstar California Resort
Join the California Enduro Series (CES), a for-riders, a by-riders organization creating top-notch enduro events for all skill levels—Experience California's best mountain biking and the 2024 CES eDuro Series, featuring eMTB categories. Register and transfer by midnight on Sunday, 8/11/2024!
Full Moon Kayak Tour
Aug 19 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Sugar Pine Point State Park
Join the Sierra State Parks Foundation and West Shore Sports for a $55 kayak tour at Sugar Pine Point State Park. Paddle from the highest elevation lighthouse to Meeks Bay. Open to ages 12 and up. Arrive at 7:00 p.m.; tour is 7:30-9:00 p.m. Limited space!
5th Annual Wild West Fest
Aug 31 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Alder Creek Adventure Center | Tahoe Donner
Join the high-country hoe-down on Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Tahoe Donner Equestrian Center! Experience ranch-style barbecue, live music, equestrian performances, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, and more. It’s a rootin’ tootin’ good time for the whole family!