Tahoe City: Harvest Festival

TAHOE CITY HARVEST FESTIVAL 2008:: OCTOBER 11-18

The Tahoe City Harvest Festival is a week full of fabulous family fun! Events include the Tahoe City Oktoberfest, Scarecrows on Parade, TCPUD Pumpkin Patch and more...!

SCARECROWS ON PARADE :: October 4-31
Scarecrows on Parade ht the streets of Downtown Tahoe City. This event features scarecrows created by local business, schools and non-profit organizations. Cast your vote for your favorite Scarecrow and be entered into a drawing for local Tahoe City Prizes. Ballots can be picked up at participating stores or you can download the form below. All ballots must be received by 2PM on October 18 to be included in the prize drawing.
CLICK HERE to download the "BEST OF" SCARECROWS ON PARADE BALLOT

::SATURDAY OCTOBER 11::

TAHOE CITY OKTOBERFEST :: 3-6PM
Cobblestone Center
Join us at Cobblestone Center for Tahoe City Oktoberfest, featuring brews, tasty food, and live music with Deja Vu. Children can join in the fun with games and activities sponsored by local organizations. Festivities run from 3PM to 6PM. Food will be provided by Evergreen.

SKI MOVIE PREMIERE :: 8PM
Lakeside Pizza, Safeway Plaza
Check out a Ski Movie Premiere at Lakeside Pizza & Sports. Tickets $8/advance or $10/door. Located behind Safeway at 850 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-2000.

::SUNDAY OCTOBER 12::

TAHOE RIM TRAIL HARVEST HIKE :: 9AM
Hike the newest section of the Tahoe Rim Trail for breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and Truckee Truckee River Canyon. Hike will be guided by Tim Hauserman, author of the Tahoe Rim Trail Book. Meet at Fairway Community Center, . Hike is 9 miles round trip/ Bring water and snacks. Contact writeonrex@yahoo.com for more info. Click to www.tahoerimtrail.org for more information about Tahoe Rim Trail events and activities.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS FOOTBALL BRUNCH :: 10AM
Pete N' Peters
Score a football brunch at Pete N Peters evrey Sunday morning. Pete N' Peters is located at 395 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-2400.

LAKESIDE OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION :: 2PM
Lakeside Pizza & Sports, Safeway Plaza
Head to Lakeside Pizza & Sports for a Traditional Oktoberfest Celebration on the deck featuring Gordon Biersch FestBier in the Uber Keg and live music. Located behind Safeway at 850 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-2000.

WOLFDALES BOCCE BALL TOURNAMENT:: 3-5PM
Wolfdale's Cuisine Unique
Get your Bocce Ball on! $10 entry fee includes Italian Antipasto. For more info or to enter the tournament call 530/583-5700. Located at 640 North Lake Blvd.

SUNNYSIDE DECK CLOSING PARTY::
Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge
Call for times and details 530/583-7200

::MONDAY OCTOBER 13::

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ::
The Blue Agave
Food & Drink Specials. Located at 425 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-8113.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ::
Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge
Food & Drink Specials at Sunnyside's Mtn Grill. Located at 1850 West Lake Blvd. 530/583-7200.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL ::
Lakside Pizza & Sports, Safeway Plaza
Monday night football followed by Madden 2009 on the Big Screen. Located behind Safeway at 850 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-2000.

::TUESDAY OCTOBER 14::

PINATA TUESDAY :: 5PM
The Blue Agave
Food & Drink Specials. Kids Pinata at 5PM. Adults Pinata at 6PM. Located at 425 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-8113.

FULL MOON "OPEN MIC" NIGHT :: 9PM
Lakeside Pizza & Sports, Safeway Plaza
Located behind Safeway at 850 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-2000.

::WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15::

TAHOE COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL CELEBRITY WAITER DINNER :: 5PM
The River Grill
Support the Tahoe Community Nursery School while local celebrities dish up dinner. All tips will benefit the TCNS. The River Grill is located at 55 West Lake Blvd. For information or reservations call 530/583-2000.

LOCALS' NIGHT :: 9PM
Lakeside Pizza & Sports, Safeway Plaza
Get $1 PBRs during Locals' Night. Located behind Safeway at 850 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-2000.

::THURSDAY OCTOBER 16::

TAHOE CITY FARMERS' MARKET & PEDAL THERE THURSDAYS:: October 16, 8AM-1PM
Commons Beach, Downtown Tahoe City
Shop the final Farmers' Market of the season on Thursdays morning. Get fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and more. For more information about the Foothill Farmers' Market or vendors visit www.foothillfarmersmarket.com.

FALL FOOD & WINE TASTING :: October 16, 5PM
Jake's on the Lake, Boatworks Mall
Sample various fare and wine at Jake's on the Lake, located in the Boatworks Mall. 760 North Lake Blvd. 530/583-0188. www.jakestahoe.com

LAKE TAHOE BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL :: October 16, 6:30-9:30PM
Sawtooth Ridge Cafe
The 2nd Annual Lake Tahoe Bicycle Film Festival will host a series of short films at Sawtooth Ridge Cafe, located at 877 North Lake Blvd. Special guest appearance by local photojournalist Rick Gunn "The Man Who Cycled Around the World." Admission is $10/door, benefitting the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition, a citizens advocacy group with the mission to promote dafe and enjoyable cycling for transportation and recreation in the Tahoe region. Sawtooth Rige Cafe is offering a prix fixe Early Bird Dinner starting at 5:30PM. $18/adult, $8/child. Call 530/583-2880 for details.

::SATURDAY OCTOBER 18::
PUMPKIN PATCH FAMILY CARNIVAL :: October 18, 10AM-2PM
Sponsored by Tahoe City Parks & Recreation
Pick a plump pumpkin for Halloween at Rideout Community Center during Pumpkin Patch from 10AM-2PM. This event features food and family fun with games and activities. Rideout Community Center is located at 740 Timberland Lane. Click to http:://www.tahoecitypud.com or call 530/583-3440 for more info.

CLICK HERE to download printable Harvest Festival flyer of events (PDF)

MEDIA

VIEW Scarecrows on Parade Video Clip (Sierra Nevada Media)

VIEW TAHOE TIME UPDATE featuring Cobblestone Oktoberfest (Tahoe TV)

October	10	TAHOE CITY OKTOBERFEST at Cobblestone Center. 3-6PM. FREE.
October	10-17	TAHOE CITY HARVEST FESTIVAL. October 10 - October 17.
October	17	PUMPKIN PATCH CARNIVAL at Rideout Community Center. 10AM-2PM