The Village at Palisades Tahoe celebrates Labor Day Weekend with both beer and wine festivals. The 27th Annual Foam Fest and the 28th Annual Alpen Wine Fest, both longstanding favorites and benefits for local organizations take place Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday, Sept. 4th respectively.

[Foam Fest is one of the most highly anticipated festivals in the Tahoe area, where beer enthusiasts can sample from more than 40 craft breweries and have the chance to win Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows prizes in the famous “Hit the Slopes” raffle. Last year’s festival raised over $30,000 for Achieve Tahoe, a non-profit that brings people with disabilities to the slopes. The Alpen Wine Fest is another favorite, where wine enthusiasts can sip on a variety of wines from northern California wine country. Last year’s festival raised over $40,000 for Can Do Multiple Sclerosis, a non-profit providing supportive and empowering programs for people and families living with Multiple Sclerosis.  

“Labor Day Weekend is one of the most exciting holidays in the Tahoe area and we look forward to welcoming locals and visitors to our fantastic annual festivals that benefit outstanding non-profits,” said Caroline Ross, executive director for the Squaw Village Neighbourhood Company. “There’s something for everyone at the Foam Fest and the Alpen Wine Fest – whether it be music, wine and beer tasting, shopping, prizes, or the beautiful mountain scenery.”

27th Annual Foam Fest – Saturday, September 3
The 27th Annual Foam Fest kicks off Sunday, September 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the KT Sun Deck and will feature unlimited tastings from over 40 breweries with purchase of a ticket, plus amazing live music from The Mother Hips and Jenni Charles & Hesse Dunn. Guests can take part in the famous “Hit the Slopes” raffle for a chance to win Palisades Tahoe Alpine Meadows prizes including season passes and lift tickets for the 2016-17 winter season, skis and snowboards, and winter gear.  

All proceeds benefit Achieve Tahoe, formerly Disabled Sports USA Far West, a unique North Lake Tahoe-based non-profit organization teaching specialized ski and snowboard lessons to people of any age with physical, sensory and intellectual challenges. Tickets are $30 with advanced online purchasing, $35 at the door, and $10 as a donation fee for entry without beer. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

28th Annual Alpen Wine Fest – Sunday, September 4
The 28th Annual Alpen Wine Fest returns Sunday, September 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and will feature wine tasting, live music from the Charged Particles and George Souza, and a silent auction and raffle with proceeds going toward providing wellness and education for people with Multiple Sclerosis. Entry to participate in the wine tasting is a donation to Can Do Multiple Sclerosis and participants shall receive a crystal souvenir wine glass and unlimited tastings from over 40 vineyards from across the northern California region.

Participating wineries include Hatcher Winery, The Henry Wine Group, Nuclear Wines, Lumen Wines, Seghesio Family Vineyards, Crimson Wine Group, Dutton-Goldfield Winery, Schulz Cellars, Bjorn Vineyards, Gauge Wines, and Moniz Family Wines. Tickets are available now at $40 with advanced online purchasing prior to September 3 and will be available for $50 day of the event.  For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

For more about Palisades Tahoe, visit www.squawalpine.com.