N Tahoe Snow Fest in March

North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival is set for March 2-11, 2007

Dec 14, 2006 Mitch Kaplan

Laugh, play and enjoy the snow this winter at the North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival, a 10-day winter carnival celebration, scheduled for Friday, March 2 through Sunday, March 11, 2007.

A long-standing tradition in the North Lake Tahoe community, the fest provides winter fun for locals and winter vacationers, especially families. It’s produced by sponsorships from local businesses and the support of the North Lake Tahoe Marketing Cooperative.

Snow Festival defines the snow culture with its many unique events. Such as?

• The Dog Pull at Cobblestone Center in Tahoe City, where dogs of all shapes and sizes pull empty canisters across a snow-laden run.

• The new Lake Dog Agility Course presented by Tails by the Lake in the Village at Squaw Valley.

• The zany Tricycle Races at the Village at Squaw Valley.

• A Mamasake Sushi and Wasabi Eating Contest, also at the Village at Squaw Valley.

• The Professional Ski Patrollers Race and the popular Taco Feed at Homewood Mountain Resort.

Events will be staged from Tahoma to Incline Village.

Past festivals have featured:

• Opening Ceremonies and Fireworks at Squaw Valley USA

• Sunnyside Restaurant' s Luau on the West Shore

• Gar Wood's Polar Bear Swim in Carnelian Bay

• The Kings Beach Snow Festival Kiddie Kapers Parade

"Snow Festival is a genuine North Tahoe community event," Ruth Schnabel, executive director of Snow Festival, said. "We welcome visitors to join in the dozens of slated events and share in the fun here in the mountains."

For more information and a complete list of events, visit the organization’s website at www.tahoesnowfestival.com.