It's clear that summertime is in full swing in Lake Tahoe with the arrival the Tahoe City Solstice Festival, one of Tahoe City's signature annual events, held this year from June 18th through 21st. Immediately following are the Adventure Sports Week and the Alpenglow Mountain Festival.

“Join us in the heart of Tahoe City to celebrate the beginning of summer. In addition to Tahoe City’s distinctive charms – including convenient lake access, acclaimed artists, fabulous restaurants and notable shops and galleries – the Thursday Farmers Market, Solstice Stroll Classic Car Show on Friday, Saturday Tahoe City Wine Walk and Sunday’s concert are annual Solstice Festival highlights,” shares Stacie Lyans, Tahoe City Downtown Association’s Executive Director.

The Solstice Festival, June 18-21, is also an ideal place to celebrate Father’s Day at the lake. Many people take the opportunity to shop and wrap up the day with dinner in Tahoe City.

2015 Tahoe City Solstice Festival Event Schedule

THURSDAY, JUNE 18

Farmers Market
Tahoe City’s Commons Beach, 8am–1pm. 

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open – Quick Draw Competition
Farmers Market at Tahoe City’s Commons Beach, 9am–11:30am. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 19

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open – Organized Paint Out
Blackwoood Canyon, 9am–12pm.

Solstice Sip ‘n Shop
Trunk Show, Tahoe City, 3pm–7pm
Solstice Sip ‘n Shop offers adult beverages for shoppers at the Trunk Show in the Cobblestone Center who are checking out the latest works by local artists and custom jewelry design by Bella Petunia. 

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open – Gala Reception
Gala Reception & Fundraising Event for North Tahoe Arts with juried competition, awards and silent auction, Dockside 700 Restaurant in Tahoe City, 4pm–6pm. http://www.northtahoearts.com/

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe
Pre Run the Burton Creek Trail Run Course, 6pm 

Solstice Stroll Classic Car Show
Downtown Tahoe City, 6pm–8pm
North Lake Tahoe Boulevard will become a nostalgic journey through Tahoe’s love affair with classic automobiles and collector cars. Vote for best in show during the early evening. Free event presented by Kiwanis – North Lake Tahoe.

Music of Eric Lindell
Moe’s Original BBQ, Tahoe City, 9pm-12am
Delicious southern BBQ fixins and smooth Louisiana roots music from Eric Lindell. 

SATURDAY, JUNE 20

Alpenglow Mountain Festival, Tahoe City A nine-day celebration of human-powered mountain sports including trail running, hiking, backpacking, yoga, SUP, film, equipment demos, and more!

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Mountain Bike Race, 8am. 

Solstice Paddle on Lake Tahoe
Tahoe City’s Commons Beach, 9am–11:30am
Glide across water so clear that you can see the bottom, paddle past historic homes and hear interesting stories about local history, culture and landmarks with a special half priced, full experience guided paddle with Tahoe City Kayak. (1/2 priced rate!)

Vino & Vinyasa at The Yoga Room
Tahoe City, $10 for Wine Walkers, 11am–12pm
Ease into Wine Walk indulgence with this 60 minute all levels flow class. We will twist and cleanse, breath and expand. Create space for your favorite glass of wine with a little bit of core work. Vinyasa pairs well with either red or white wine. 

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open – Public Exhibit, Sale & Painting Demonstrations
Downtown Tahoe City, 10am–5pm during the 10th annual Tahoe City Wine Walk. http://www.northtahoearts.com/

Tahoe City Wine Walk
Downtown Tahoe City, 12pm–4pm
Heralded as the most fun you can have in Tahoe City in one afternoon, the 10th annual Tahoe City Wine Walk offers 30 tasting locations featuring regional wineries paired with gourmet bites from the area’s top restaurants and catering companies. 

Solstice Sip ‘n Shop
Trunk Show, Tahoe City, 12pm–6pm
Solstice Sip ‘n Shop offers adult beverages for shoppers at the Trunk Show in the Cobblestone Center who are checking out the latest works by local artists and custom jewelry design by Bella Petunia. 

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe
Salomon Shoe Demo, 12pm–4pm. 

Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema – Showing Bottle Shock
Tahoe City Cobblestone Center, 5pm
The Tahoe Art Haus & Cinema is Tahoe’s most exciting new venue and the area’s only cinema drafthouse. The completely remodeled theater features a bar with seven taps serving premium beer and cider, as well as new rocking leather theater seats and couches. The cinema shows major motion pictures, independent films, and action sports movies, as well as hosts live music and public speakers. 

SUNDAY, JUNE 21

Alpenglow Mountain Festival, Tahoe City A nine-day celebration of human-powered mountain sports including trail running, hiking, backpacking, yoga, SUP, film, equipment demos, and more!

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe

North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open – Public Exhibit, Sale & Painting Demonstrations
“People’s Choice” Awarded at North Tahoe Arts Center, Tahoe City, 10am-4pm. http://www.northtahoearts.com/

Concerts at Commons Beach
Tahoe City’s Commons Beach, 3pm–7pm
The first show of the season, featuring Groove Foundry and Montaña, begins at 3pm

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