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Your Tahoe Weekend: Craft shows, bike festival and more fun around the lake

Cassandra Walker | cwalker@sierrasun.com

Below are the Sierra Sun’s picks for the Top 10 events to check out this weekend at Truckee and Lake Tahoe.

Have an event you want considered for a future Your Tahoe Weekend calendar? Email Reporter Cassandra Walker at cwalker@sierrasun.com.

1. Opening Day at the Championship Course



Kick off golf season at Incline Village’s Championship Course this Friday, including cart restrictions.

When: Friday, May 26 | 9 a.m.



Where: The Golf Courses at Incline Village

Cost: Varies

Online: http://www.yourtahoeplace.com

2. Family Fun Fridays

Enjoy a play-based class focused on sensory activities designed to encourage kids to explore and discover their own artwork.

When: Friday, May 26 | 11 a.m.

Where: KidZone Museum

Cost: Free with admission fee

Online: http://www.kidzonemuseum.org

3. Opening Day at the Lake

The Tahoe City Downtown Association is hosting an array of activities all weekend long in celebration of the official start to Tahoe’s summer season.

When: Friday, May 26 – Monday, May 29

Where: Opening celebrations hosted around the lake

Cost: Varies

Online: http://www.visittahoecity.org

4. Made in Tahoe Festival

Head to Squaw Valley this weekend and celebrate all-things Tahoe, including local food, music and over 100 vendor booths.

When: Saturday, May 27 – Sunday, May 28 | 11 a.m.

Where: Squaw Valley

Cost: Free

Online: http://www.squawalpine.com

5. The Little Big Bike Festival

This fundraiser for the Truckee Bike Park features a ladies’ bike skills clinic, dual slalom race as well as kids pumptrack strider jams, jump jams for men and women, and more.

When: Saturday, May 27 – Sunday, May 28

Where: Truckee Bike Park

Cost: Clinic and race registration costs vary

Online: http://www.truckeebikepark.org

6. Drop-In Card Making

Learn to make your own cards or be inspired by new style and technique in card making with Carole Sesko.

When: Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Where: Atelier Truckee

Cost: Free

Online: http://www.ateliertruckee.com

7. Truckee Home Show

The Truckee Home Show will feature a workshop with speakers discussing tiny homes and how to build them.

When: Saturday, May 27 & Sunday, May 28 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where: Truckee High School

Cost: $6 admission benefits local schools

Online: http://www.truckeehomeshow.com

8. The Cushing Crossing

Squaw Valley will host their much-anticipated annual event inviting participants to perform their best attempt at skimming the pond.

When: Sunday, May 28 | 1 – 4 p.m.

Where: Squaw Valley

Cost: Free event with ticket

Online: http://www.squawalpine.com

9. Arts & Crafts Show

Head to South Lake for an outdoor show featuring several vendors of pottery, jewelry, sculpture, prints, paintings, photography, woodwork and more.

When: Friday, May 26 – Sunday, May 28 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Where: Artist to You

Cost: Free

Online: http://www.artisttoyoufestivals.com

10. Champagne Brunch

Manzanita restaurant in The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will host a champagne brunch this Sunday featuring several stations of breakfast, lunch and dessert favorites.

When: Sunday, May 28 | 11:30 a.m.

Where: Manzanita, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe

Cost: Adults: $69; Kids 6-12: $19

Online: http://www.ritzcarlton.com

Cassandra Walker is a features and entertainment reporter for the Sierra Sun. She can be reached at cwalker@sierrasun.com, 530-550-2654 or @snow1cass.


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