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Fore! Lake Tahoe’s
Storied Golf History
Mark McLaughlin
Renowned as a golf paradise, the Tahoe Sierra is home to about 30 beautiful courses that offer stunning views and challenging fairways, many of them designed by top tier professional players or noted course architects. There has been an explosion of courses over the past 20 years, but by focusing specifically on three historic 9-hole courses around Big Blue we learn that the region has been attracting golf enthusiasts for a century now. The three relevant courses are Old Brockway in Kings Beach, Glenbrook near South Lake Tahoe, and Tahoe City — each offers a peek into how they attracted legendary Hollywood celebrities before and after World War II.
Tahoe City Golf Course
It’s the oldest in the region and boasts a unique birth story, as it was designed by May Dunn, America’s first female golf professional. May “Queenie” Dunn was already a rock star in the golf world when she was hired in 1917 by Charles Bliss,
managing owner of the luxurious Tahoe Tavern hotel just south of Tahoe City. Due to the increasing popularity of golf in the United States in the early part of the
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20th century, Bliss wanted to add the sport to his hotel’s standard Tahoe summer guest amenities like boating, swimming, horseback riding, hiking and fishing.
May Isabella Gourlay Dunn had golf in her DNA. Born in England in 1880, she was the third generation from two of the world’s most influential families in the early history of the sport. The Dunns and Gourlays were leaders in the evolution of ball and club improvements, as well as instruction and course design. Her paternal grandfather, William “Willie” Dunn, Sr. was the instructor and Keeper of the Green at London’s prestigious Blackheath links, where he was a top player as well as a club and ball maker. His two sons, Tom and William Jr., were also professional golfers, ball and club craftsmen and highly-regarded course architects.
May’s maternal ancestor, Douglas Gourlay, had been appointed golf instructor to King James V of Scotland in the 16th century. Subsequent generations of his descendants became famous for their expertise in making golf balls of the period, which were three pieces
of leather stitched into a ball skin and stuffed to capacity with the downy feathers of young birds.
May Dunn, later nicknamed “Queenie,” would follow in her distinguished family’s footsteps. Her father, Thomas Dunn, was considered the greatest instructor of his time. May’s mother, Isabella, was England’s first female golf instructor, who had begun her career in 1875. Daughter May became England’s second woman instructor. When Queenie immigrated to the United States in 1915, she became this nation’s first woman golf pro. The New York Herald newspaper promptly commissioned her to write a series of instructional articles for women. For the next year May instructed at several locations in New York and New England, and briefly taught golf at Wellesley College, an elite school for women in Massachusetts.
For reasons unclear, in December 1916 May and her younger sister Norah moved to Reno, Nevada. In short order she generated enthusiasm for a golf course there. Queenie then spearheaded a successful movement to secure land and establish a club. Over the winter she designed and supervised the construction of a 9-hole course called the Reno Golf Club. It was Nevada’s first.
In spring 1917 the course opened for play and Queenie was celebrated as the world’s first woman golf architect. Today it’s known as the Washoe Golf Course, although the original entity had closed before the Washoe Club was built. May Dunn managed the Reno course and served as head instructor, with sister Norah employed as her assistant.
In June she got a call from Charles Bliss at the Tahoe Tavern, and quickly Queenie was on her way to make history at Lake Tahoe. May set out at once to inspect the wild hay fields at Tahoe City where the new Tahoe Tavern Links were to be located. After carefully studying the landscape, she designed a 6-hole course that worked in tune with the undulating topography of the meadows. Before irrigation was installed in 1931, tees and greens consisted of sand while fairways were natural turf, a common feature at the time. The Tavern Links opened in June 1918 with Queenie Dunn featured as course pro and manager. During the winter months she taught golf
Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra in a golf cart at Tahoe.
in Southern California at various Linnard Hotels in the Pasadena area.
In 1920, May Dunn met Adolph G. Hupfel, a wealthy businessman who was in Nevada for a divorce. The couple married in 1923 and moved to New York where she gave up her professional golf career and became a landscape painter. Queenie’s younger brother John, a renowned architect in his own right, replaced her as course pro in Tahoe City. John Duncan Dunn managed the Tahoe Tavern Links for several years. In 1926 he expanded the course from 6 to 9 holes, and simultaneously designed and opened Old Brockway, a 9-hole beauty at Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe.
play and views of Lake Tahoe. In 1948, a long-time Tahoe City family, the Bechdolts, purchased the property and ran it for six decades while weaving the business into the fabric of the Tahoe community with tournament fund raisers and fish feeds.
Old Brockway Golf Course
Old Brockway Golf Course boasts its share of colorful history. As mentioned previously, its designer John D. Dunn was a noted course architect and a well-known author of instructional books for the sport. The cast of characters that have strolled Old Brockway’s fairways is a veritable who’s who of noteworthy celebrities from 20th century America. Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joseph P. Kennedy (father of President JFK) and President Dwight D. Eisenhower are a few of the luminaries that have played there.
In the 1950s, the Cal-Neva Hotel & Casino sponsored charity tournaments at the Tahoe City links as well as Old Brockway. The two Dunn-designed courses had long been popular with celebrity entertainers like Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and others who appreciated the enjoyable
In 1934 and 1935, legendary crooner Bing Crosby hosted his first unofficial “Crosby” tournament at Old Brockway, where his famous friends gathered to play golf for laughs and money. The event became so popular that in 1937 the tournament relocated “off the hill.” Today it’s known as the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
Frank Sinatra played Old Brockway frequently in the 1950s and early 1960s. Sinatra had gotten his first glimpse of Big Blue in August 1951 when the entertainer arrived in Reno to divorce his first wife
Nancy. Sinatra wanted to marry singer and actress Ava Gardner who joined him at Reno’s Riverside Hotel. During their extended stay, Sinatra and Gardner spent Labor Day weekend at Lake Tahoe, drinking, gambling, and cavorting at the Cal-Neva Lodge. In 1960, Sinatra bought
Bob Hope and Bing Crosby
a 25% interest in the Cal-Neva property and during the early ‘60s it was common for Sinatra to quietly play Old Brockway away from the spotlight.
Historic Old Brockway has been owned and operated by Lane Lewis and his family for more than 30 years. The Golf Channel recently ranked it one of the Top Ten Best 9-hole courses in the United States.
Glenbrook Golf Course
The 9-hole Glenbrook Golf Course is a private venue on the east shore of Lake Tahoe in bucolic Glenbrook, Nevada. Construction of the golf course began in 1925, centered on the pastoral meadowlands that slope gently towards Lake Tahoe. It opened for business in 1927. The course is unique in that each hole has two tee areas,
players — took to its greens in 1948, the course gained notice. Hogan had been playing in a Reno tournament and was persuaded to stop at Glenbrook before returning home to Texas. Hogan played an 18-hole exhibition round — scoring five under par — and then offered a teaching clinic using demonstration strokes and shots. Admission to the exhibition cost $1.50 plus 30 cents federal tax.
Hollywood actors Rita Hayworth and Clark Gable enjoyed playing golf at Glenbrook while waiting for divorces.
In the late 1940s, Gable introduced his handsome golf caddy, Robert Wagner, to a movie executive, a favor that launched Wagner’s successful acting career.
In the Truckee -Tahoe region, there is a public golf course for every ability, budget and mood. From the challenging world-class championship level to hackers that whack
Color Theory in Art History
Color theory, a fundamental component of artistic practice, has evolved significantly over centuries, shaping the way artists understand and utilize color in their works. The study of color involves understanding its properties, relationships, and the emotional impact it can convey. The development and significance of color theory in art are vast, with various artists revolutionizing its use in profound ways.
The Development of Color Theory
The origins of color theory can be traced back to the Renaissance, where artists and scientists began to explore the nature of light and color. Leonardo da Vinci was one of the early figures to study color systematically, observing how light influenced color perception. However, it was Sir Isaac Newton’s work in the 17th century that laid the groundwork for modern color theory. His color wheel, created by passing light through a prism to reveal the spectrum, illustrated the relationship between primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, color theory continued to evolve with contributions from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Michel Eugène Chevreul. Goethe’s “Theory of Colours” (1810) focused on the psychological effects of color, while Chevreul’s work on simultaneous contrast highlighted how adjacent colors influence each other’s appearance. These studies provided artists with a deeper understanding of color harmony and contrast.
Palette Perspectives:
Insights from The Genoa Gallery
Artists Who Revolutionized Color Use
Several artists have revolutionized the use of color, each bringing their unique vision and understanding to the practice.
Vincent van Gogh: Van Gogh’s bold and expressive use of color transformed the art world. His vibrant, swirling hues in works like “Starry Night” and “Sunflowers” demonstrated the emotional power of color. Van Gogh used color to convey mood and symbolism, often choosing unconventional combinations to evoke specific feelings.
Henri Matisse: Matisse, a leading figure of the Fauvist movement, pushed the boundaries of color use with his daring palette. In works such as “The Red Room” and “Woman with a Hat,” Matisse employed intense, non-naturalistic colors to create a sense of joy and dynamism. His approach to color was not just decorative but also structural, defining the form and space within his compositions.
Wassily Kandinsky: Kandinsky, a pioneer of abstract art, explored the spiritual and emotional resonance of color. In pieces like “Composition VII” and “Yellow-Red-Blue,” he used color to express inner experiences and emotions. Kandinsky’s theoretical writings, such as “Concerning the Spiritual in Art,” emphasized the psychological and spiritual impact of color, influencing generations of artists.
Color theory remains a vital aspect of artistic practice, continually inspiring and challenging artists to explore new possibilities. The development and application of color theory by visionary artists like Van Gogh, Matisse, and Kandinsky underscore its significance in art history, demonstrating that color is not merely a visual element but a powerful tool for expression and meaning.
VIEWS NOT QUEUES:
TAHOE’S
LESS TRAVELED DAY TRIPS
With Summer in full swing and less than a month before children go back to school, Lake Tahoe’s most popular spots can get crowded. Even with tottaly booked reservation systems (cough, cough, Sand Harbor)and outrageous parking lot fees, there are still plenty of serene and less frequented locations perfect for a peaceful day trip. Here are some recommendations for locations that are typically less impacted by weekend crowds:
Carson Pass and Hope Valley
Located south of Lake Tahoe, the Carson Pass and Hope Valley area offers stunning vistas and excellent hiking opportunities without the heavy traffic found around the lake. The area is particularly beautiful in the fall when the aspen trees turn golden. The moderate hike to Winnemucca Lake is rewarding, offering picturesque views and wildflowers in the spring and summer.
Echo Lakes
The Echo Lakes, situated just a short drive from South Lake Tahoe, offer a quieter alternative to the more popular beaches and hiking areas. You can take a short boat taxi across the lake or hike along the shore for some solitude. The trail to Lake Aloha through Desolation Wilderness is less crowded but equally scenic.
Mount Rose Wilderness
The Mount Rose Wilderness, located to the northeast of Lake Tahoe, provides a less crowded hiking experience
with incredible panoramic views. The Mount Rose Summit Trail is a challenging hike that rewards you with breathtaking vistas of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Because of its higher elevation, it’s a great spot to escape the summer heat.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
Located on the western shore of Lake Tahoe, Sugar Pine Point State Park is less crowded than the more popular state parks like Emerald Bay. The park offers beautiful beaches, historic sites, and scenic hiking trails. The D.L. Bliss to Rubicon Point trail offers stunning views of the lake with fewer crowds.
Tips for Enjoying Less Crowded Spots
• Visit Early or Late: Arriving early in the morning or later in the afternoon can help you avoid the peak crowds.
• Weekday Visits: If possible, plan your visit on a weekday when these areas are even less likely to be crowded.
• Off-Season Travel: Consider visiting during the shoulder seasons of spring and fall when crowds are thinner and the scenery is still stunning.
• Pack Essentials: Ensure you bring plenty of water, snacks, and a map, as some of these locations have fewer amenities.
Exploring these less crowded spots will allow you to experience the tranquility and natural beauty of the Lake Tahoe region without the hustle and bustle of the more popular destinations.
KEEP UP WITH KITCHEN TRENDS
If you’re considering a kitchen renovation, you’ve probably heard cautions about avoiding overly trendy designs that can diminish your home’s value and limit its appeal to future buyers. That’s sound advice, but many of this year’s trends are relatively neutral and have long-term staying power.
Kitchen upgrades are typically all about making practical updates to meet the needs of a family. The key to smart design is incorporating functional elements a family requires while striking a balance between style and trends that quickly become outdated.
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Add Health-Focused Features
As the hub of nutrition, it’s no surprise wellness design features are making their way into the kitchen. Some examples include appliances with air frying or steaming features, and double ovens are appearing in more homes, making home meals for the family easier to manage. Also look for technology that simplifies meal planning and managing your pantry inventory, as well as features that regulate food storage temperatures more precisely, including during power outages.
Shift Back to Wood Stains
Painted cabinets had their moment, but the latest designs are revealing a movement back toward warm wood grains, specifically oak. As trends continue to shift toward embracing natural elements, as well as exploring diverse color palettes, cabinet manufacturers are constantly innovating to meet the demands of consumers and design professionals alike.
Dedicate Space for Beverages
Food prep may be a mainstay in functional kitchen design, but a growing number of homeowners are calling beverages a close second with the addition of built-in coffee bars or smoothie stations and specialized storage for beer and wine. Countertop or supplementary nugget ice makers are another example of trending kitchen accessories that reinforce a growing focus on beverages for all occasions.
Go for Contemporary Cabinetry
Your kitchen’s cabinet doors play an important role in defining your design aesthetic. Consider Wellborn’s wide variety of door styles, several of which have been redesigned to support the trend toward a simpler, smaller rail that’s in favor among designers and homeowners alike. With softer, more up-to-date appearances, they feature eased profiles to produce simple, straight, clean appearances. Options like Breckenridge and Ridgebrook offer updates to the modified shaker style with a clean, modern, less clunky aesthetic. Made of quality, solid wood, they feature a reversed raised center panel to coordinate with a variety of design styles.
Embrace the Middle Ground
Kitchen islands are hardly a new design element, but an increasing number of homeowners are making them a major focus of their renovations. A kitchen trends study by Houzz revealed 42% of homeowners are opting for islands that are 7 feet long or more. That’s extra prep space, but also more room for casual seating or socializing while hosting. Also gaining popularity are double islands for double the workspace.
Skip Bland Backsplash Tile
The wall space between your countertops and upper cabinets may not amount to much, but it’s a sure place to make a style statement. This year’s designers are saying farewell to stark white subway tile backsplashes. Instead, nature- and earthinspired tones are trending. You can still use subway tile but consider a variation from the traditional stacked design. Texture is another option for modernizing your backsplash; think handcrafted tiles or earthy textures but take care to avoid overly busy patterns.
Calendar of Events
July -September 2024
Aug 6, 2024
Truckee
PJ’S SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: JELLY BREAD
https://www.tahoemountainclub.com/ pjs-summer-concert-series/
Join us on select Tuesday nights where the music rivals the views and friends blend into family. The PJ’s Summer Concert Series at Gray’s Crossing returns this summer with four select nights of local bands, stunning scenery, and a relaxed atmosphere, all right in your backyard. Grab a blanket and join us on the lawn, or elevate your experience with a PJ’s dining reservation.
Aug 17, 2024
SIERRA SPEAKER SERIES: LIVING ALONGSIDE BLACK BEARS
http://www.sierrastateparks.org/events
The monthly Sierra Speaker Series connects folks to the rich cultural and natural history of the area. Join us at Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center to learn and engage! Doors open at 5 pm, and the presentation is to follow at 5:30 pm. Admission is a suggested $5 donation. Light refreshments will be available. Parking is free after 5 pm. No registration required. Through compelling visuals, Sarinah will emphasize the crucial role we have as stewards of our environment and hopefully inspire attendees to discover the power they possess to make a positive impact on black bear populations. The presentation will cover practical guidelines for homeowners, hikers, and tourists on best practices to minimize conflicts and protect the natural ecology of these charismatic creatures. An eye-opening and engaging journey into the world of black bears and the responsibilities we bear in safeguarding their future. Participants will leave with a renewed sense of appreciation for these incredible animals and a profound understanding of their integral role in the delicate ecosystem of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Sept 14, 2024
4TH ANNUAL MEXICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL
https://foxchall.org/index.php/mexican-heritage/
The Mexican Heritage Festival is back! Fox Cultural Hall will host the 4th annual Mexican Heritage Festival in honor of Día de La Independencia on September 14-15th, 2024
in Truckee Regional Park. Activities will be from 11am-7pm with live performances; arts ‘n crafts; food, drink and treats, and tons of traditional games. Live performances will be announced soon!
North Lake Tahoe
Aug 9-10, 2024
LAKE TAHOE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
http://laketahoeconcours.com/
The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance celebrates its 50th anniversary August 9-10, 2024 on Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore with a must-see Marque Class of 50 Years of Past Overall Best in Show Winners! Concours is renowned as a showcase of some of the most well-preserved and restored wooden boats in the world and is unrivaled in its exhibition and preservation of maritime tradition. Presented by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation and its perpetual partner, Tahoe Luxury Properties, the Concours experience features luxury shopping, live jazz music, cuisine prepared by local chefs, the fully stocked Watering Hole bar, and our famed Silent Auction. A portion of the proceeds from your ticket goes directly to the Lake Tahoe Community. This isn’t just a show. It’s a lifestyle.
Aug 10, 2024
8TH ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT CHALLENGE
https://foxchall.org/index.php/ wooden-boat-challenge-2024/
Come out for Fox Cultural Hall (aka Arts For The Schools) 8th annual fundraiser that combines the festival culture of our lively region with a unique competition event! Join us for food, drinks (alcoholic & nonalcoholic), live entertainment, kids activities, and a competition that requires teams to build and race their own wooden boat built by hand. Bring the whole family for a fun day on the beach! Teams of 2-4 talented builders have 3 hours to build a boat, then race them on Lake Tahoe.
Sept 21, 2024
TAHOE CITY OKTOBERFEST
https://visittahoecity.org/event/ 2024-tahoe-city-oktoberfest/
Tahoe City Oktoberfest at the Gatekeepers Museum in Tahoe City, is a free family-friendly event, with food and drinks available for purchase. Commemorative Oktoberfest beer glasses will be available along with beer tickets for guests ages 21+. Bavarian-themed food items will be available from local food trucks. Children attending Oktoberfest are invited to paint a pumpkin. Pumpkins will be free (first come, first served), and art supplies will be provided. Face painting will also be offered. Featuring craft beers from some of the region’s best microbreweries, live music, great food, traditional Bavarian-themed games, and a craft vendor village..
South Lake Tahoe
July 26-28 & Aug 4-6, 2024
TAHOE ART LEAGUE’S ANNUAL ARTIST STUDIO TOUR
https://www.talart.org/
Welcome to the Land of Blue! The Art League of South Lake Tahoe welcomes you to our 17th annual artist studio tour. 12 incredible locations and 17 of our most precious and creative local artists invite you to visit and mingle with them in various locations as you take in the natural beauty that inspires some of the most wonderful art in all of the Sierras. Do Not Miss This Exciting Annual Event! The Tahoe Art League’s artist studio tour is an extraordinary self-guided art tour event that occurs each year on the last weekend of July and the first weekend in August. Explore and View the arts of Tahoe. There are Numerous Locations To See! Visit with either individual artists or artist collectives showing their work and working spaces offering a unique glimpse into why we are the Premier Art Destination of Lake Tahoe. These Artists Work in Diverse Media Inspired by Some of the Most Beautiful Natural Environs Including glass, photography, jewelry, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and drawing. Every space will surprise and delight you with something rich and different. Meet and mix with artists, watch and participate in demonstrations, and be sure to buy some of this beautiful art to add to your collection or to give the gift of art to those you love.
July 31 - Aug 16, 2024
KITCHEN KIDS
AT THE TALLAC
HISTORIC SITE
https://www.simpletix.com/e/ kitchen-kids-tickets-164984#smtx-click
Children ages 6-12 learn to bake 1920s recipes in an authentic 1920s kitchen at the Pope Estate. From scones to ginger snaps, students learn about the kitchen tools of the time, measuring conversions, and more. Students may also take a sample of their product home!
Aug 2-4, 2024
THE GREAT GATSBY FESTIVAL AT THE TALLAC HISTORIC SITE
https://taylortallac.org/great-gatsby-festival/
This year marks the 37th anniversary of the Great Gatsby Festival, a multi-day living history and interpretive festival held at the Tallac Historic Site each year. The Great Gatsby Festival is a living history event, celebrating the life and times of the Prohibition Era. The event was temporarily paused from 2020 – 2022 and was revived in 2023, through a collaborative partnership between the Great Basin Institute, Valhalla Tahoe, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The Great Gatsby Festival begins on Friday, August 2, 2024, with the
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Vatican Speakeasy at the Pope Estate. The event includes live jazz music, and period-appropriate beverages, and is hosted from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. General admission is free. Table reservations are $20 per person and include one beverage. On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., enjoy the Tallac Historic site where there will be free ongoing events.
Aug 10-11, 2024
TAHOE YOGA FESTIVAL AT HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT
http://www.omnitahoe.com/tahoeyogafest
Join us for a full day of yoga, wellness, music and more! Heavenly Mountain boast some of the most scenic views over looking Lake Tahoe and our festival is right in the heart of this pristine high alpine setting. Join us for two full days of yoga, wellness, music + more! Sat Aug 10th, we offer intimate workshops with TYF teachers, food and drink vendors and an official kick off DJ set by Sol Rising! Sun Aug 11th head up the gondola at Heavenly Mountain Resort with a special guest TBA for our closing ceremony.
Aug 24, 2024
TAHOE BREWFEST ON SKI RUN BLVD
http://tahoebrewfest.com/
Tahoe Brewfest celebrates all that is special about our mountain culture; our beer, our crafts, our environment, and our community. Mark Saturday, August 24, 2024, in your calendars when we welcome beer lovers from all over the world again to enjoy a beautiful day of brew in South Lake Tahoe. This clean, family-friendly festival serves up craft beers and a full spread of fresh bites from the area. Filled to the brim with enthusiasm and positivity, the Tahoe Brewfest has that “glass-half-full” vibe (but always with a full glass). This year (as always), we strive to go bigger and better. More breweries, more music, and more food!
Aug 17, 2024
NORTHERN NEVADA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
https://mldb.gwnevents.com/nevada
Major League Dragon Boat continues to blaze trails west in Northern Nevada! Join us in the City of Sparks! With eighty acres of water accommodating swimming, boating, fishing, and scuba diving, Sparks Marina provides the perfect conditions for stellar dragon boat racing. Add in breath-taking views of the nearby mountains, and you’ve got one of the most picturesque venues on the MLDB calendar. Paddlers, weekend warriors, and families are invited to join us in the festivities and excitement throughout the day at Sparks Marina! Visit the many vendors and exhibitors in the Health and Wellness Village, Food Truck Bazaar, and more.
Sept 26-29, 2024
STREET VIBRATIONS FALL RALLY
http://www.roadshowsreno.com/sv_fall.php
Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles, offering poker runs, live entertainment, ride-in shows, stunt and bike shows and more to more than 35,000 riding enthusiasts. This event is so big, it rocks at several locations throughout the region. Major event venues are planned in Historic Virginia City, at Reno Harley-Davidson, Michael’s Reno POWERsports and Battle Born Harley-Davidson in Carson City. Rides to what Mark Twain called “the fairest picture the whole earth affords,” - Lake Tahoe - provide unparalleled natural beauty. Flirt with Lady Luck during poker runs and scavenger hunts. It’s HOG heaven! Swell with pride in your country at the ceremonial flag-raising and national anthem. See if you’ve got what it takes to win the Good Vibrations Slow Bike Races or cheer on your favorites. Enjoy more than 8 local and regional bands on a main stage. Visit and shop more than 80 vendors selling everything for your motorcycle including food and beverage vendors and lots of seating and shade. The event is open to all motorcycles and is FREE to the public.
Sept 28-29, 2024
105TH GENOA CANDY DANCE
https://www.genoanevada.org/visitors/candy_dance/ index.php
Celebrate 105 years of this incredible event, complete with countless arts and crafts vendors, food, and of course, its famous candy!
Save the date for this amazing weekend, which will take place September 28th and 29th. The event, which boasts over 400 arts and crafts, activity, and food vendors, plus a Saturday night Dinner Dance, draws thousands of people to Genoa. Booths are open from 9:00am -5:00pm both days. The Saturday night Dinner and Dance takes place from 5:00pm-10:00pm (advance tickets are required, and will be available for purchase in August). With all the people visiting the Faire these days, the streets in and out of Genoa are temporarily closed during the day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
CA Foothills
Aug 24, 2024
PLACERVILLE BLOCK PARTY
https://www.placervillemerchants.org/event-details/ placerville-block-party-2
Join us for the Block Party on Placerville’s Historic Main Street! The FREE event will feature live music, food from Main Street restaurants, scavenger hunt in Main Street stores, a kid zone, local beer and wine, and specials from Main Street merchants.
Schedule
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Last Chance Band, Bell Tower Stage 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, One of These Nights, Bell Tower Stage
Aug 7-11, 2024
NEVADA COUNTY FAIR
http://nevadacountyfair.com/fair/
Aug 4 - 11, 2024
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
https://hotaugustnights.net/
Hot August Nights is a must-attend event for car and music enthusiasts alike. Thousands flock to the Reno Tahoe area for free live headline entertainment, show-nshine competitions, nightly cruises, drag races, loads of vendors and the popular Hot August Nights car auction. Considered one of the world’s premier classic car events, more than 5,000 vehicles from this golden era of design are showcased with activities all over Reno and Sparks during Hot August Nights. Restored hot rods and sexy muscle cars give enthusiasts a first-hand experience of popular decades gone by. With the full schedule of events taking place in Reno Tahoe, it’s easy to join the party and be a part of this internationally-renowned event.
Aug 22-24, 2024
https://www.racenv.com/tickets
Professional racing in Carson City, with the famed Police Vs. Fire Challenge Race, bar banging Pro Riders, and some Crazy 110’s play cat and mouse with the young guns! A portion of tickets, and other proceeds will benefit our local police and fire stations. Paid adult ticket earns you a free youth ticket(12 and under) valued at $10, all tickets increase in price after online ticket sales close. Get your ticket before July first for an even bigger discount!
Get ready for five days of excitement and fun planned for Fairgoers! The Nevada County Fair is the perfect opportunity to enjoy musical entertainment, delicious food, carnival rides, animals, and exhibits in a community-friendly environment and at affordable family prices! Named the most beautiful fairgrounds on the West coast – the Nevada County Fairgrounds is is known for its tall pine trees, onsite pond, and unique food vendors. Be sure to stop by the Nevada City Chamber’s Burger and Root Beer Float booth on Treat Street for a delicious fair meal.
