Delicious Summer Festivals in Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
What:
Squaw Valley Art, Wine & Music Festival
Where:
The Village at Squaw Valley
1985 Squaw Valley Road
When:
July 11th & 12th
11am-5pm
Admission:
FREE!
A festive marriage of everything great about summer in Lake Tahoe, this two-day celebration of the senses is a treat for all ages. The Squaw Valley Art, Wine & Music Festival is all its name implies and more, with two stages of live performances, food from local restaurants, family-friendly kid zones, and loads of fun summertime activities. After less than a decade, it's quickly become one of the most anticipated Squaw Valley festivals of the year, set in the welcoming heart of our European-style village.
All the Art You Can Imagine
If it's handmade, it's here. Every year the festival curates an incredibly diverse selection of over 30 artists, many of whom create their work onsite. Browse the gallery-quality selection of paintings, sculpture, jewelry, and photography, choose your favorite, and get to know the person who made it.
Daily Wine Tastings
For just $25 per person, tastings from upwards of 20 renowned California wineries are available each day, from 2-5pm. Best of all, proceeds benefit Disabled Sports USA Far West, a local non-profit dedicated to pioneering rehabilitation and adaptive activities for people with disabilities. Past participants pouring tastes of coveted varietals for such a great cause include:
• Valley of the Moon Winery
• Robert Stemmler Winery
• The Donum Estate
• Lake Sonoma Winery
• Lola Kay Wines
• Zaca Mesa Winery
• Twisted Rivers
• Praxis Cellars