Incline Village Things to Do

Since the early 1980's, the communities along the North Shore of Lake Tahoe have come together to celebrate an annual winter festival.

The North Lake Tahoe Snow Festival happens annually for 10 days in the beginning of March. It is also a main source of fund raising for local organizations and community groups.

There are over 50 evens scheduled. The festival opens with the torchlight parade, laser show and fireworks. The following days have "parades, pancake breakfasts, concerts, bar parties, ski races, dog pulls, an ice-cream eating contest, a luau, Mardi Gras party, ice carving, a polar bear swim and more."

I've skied in the torchlight parade myself a few times, and participated in many events. Its just a lot of good fun.

I hate to say it, but Ponderosa Ranch was closed to the public in 2004 (open 1967 until 2004) ... Unless you know someone who knows someone, you'll have to settle for looking at it from the street or parking lot.

A private family bought the property. They are maintaining it, but are not interested in tourists walking the area.

In the summer, a wonderful beach area (with boat launch facilities) is Sand Harbor. Located a few miles south of Incline Village on HW28, in the direction of South Lake Tahoe, Sand Harbor has fine grain sand (opposed to the coarse grains everywhere else on the lake).

Entrance fees do apply per car.

Late in the summer, there is even a festival showing Shakespeare plays on the outdoor pavilion during the evenings.

Down at Sand Harbor, in the summer, there have been annual showings of Shakespeare plays with the wonderful backdrop of Tahoe.

Shows are typically end of July through middle of August. The website below gives box office information and show schedules.

I've watched several performances over the years and have thoroughly enjoyed every one. Bring a picnic lunch/dinner, a blanket for the chilly evening air and maybe a bottle of wine and enjoy. Fantastic!