If you’re planning a summer weekend in Apple Hill or exploring California’s Sierra Foothills, Starfield Vineyards is once again offering an evening of live music, estate wines, vineyard views, and outdoor dining during its popular Summer Concert Series. While Apple Hill is best known for its bustling fall harvest season, summer offers a completely different … Read more
TICKETS ON SALE FOR 51st FATHER’S DAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Four Days of Music, Jamming, and Family Fun GRASS VALLEY, Calif. – One of California’s longest-running and most beloved music gatherings is back. The California Bluegrass Association (CBA) has announced the lineup and ticket sales for the 51st Annual Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, taking place June … Read more
Every fall, the quiet town of Genoa, Nevada—the oldest settlement in the state—transforms into one of the busiest places in the Sierra. Known for its historic charm, stunning Carson Valley setting, and small-town hospitality, Genoa is also home to one of Nevada’s most beloved festivals: the Candy Dance. In this week’s Sierra Rec Now Podcast, … Read more
Olympic Valley, CA – July 2, 2025 — Ready to align your breath with mountain air and your spirit with wild places? The Wild Lotus Yoga Festival returns to Palisades Tahoe on July 11–13, 2025, inviting yogis, seekers, and wild hearts to rise with the Sierra sun for a weekend of yoga, music, movement, and … Read more
Discover Aviation, Vintage Cars, and Community Spirit at Minden-Tahoe’s Airport Discovery Day Words by Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine The skies above Carson Valley are world-renowned for a reason, and this August, you’re invited to experience them up close as the 2025 Airport Discovery Day: Wings & Wheels returns to Minden-Tahoe Airport for a … Read more
Experience the Reno River Festival 2025 A Thrilling Weekend Adventure Near Lake Tahoe As the summer sun begins to shine, the Sierra Nevada region kicks off its warm-weather season with one of Northern Nevada’s most iconic events—the Reno River Festival. From May 30th to June 1st, 2025, this action-packed, three-day festival will transform Idlewild Park … Read more
4 Days of Music, Magic & Mountain Vibes Fourth Of July Weekend 2025 By Sierra Rec Magazine Staff This July, the Sierra comes alive with rhythm, color, and community as the 33rd Annual High Sierra Music Festival returns to Quincy, California, from July 3–6, 2025. Set in the scenic heart of the Feather River Canyon, … Read more
May 16–18, 2025 – Carson Valley, NV There’s something undeniably magical about seeing a hot air balloon rise into the early morning sky — the colors, the calm, the slow-motion lift that makes your heart float a little too. This weekend, that magic returns to the Eastern Sierra’s most peaceful front porch as the Hot … Read more
Podcast Feature with Amanda Johnson Carson Valley’s skies are ready to light up again as the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival returns for its third year, May 16–18, 2025. And we’re thrilled to bring you a brand-new episode of the Sierra Rec Now Podcast featuring Amanda Johnson, one of the event’s passionate co-founders and … Read more
Banff Mountain Film Festival Lands in Downieville, CA This Weekend By Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Magazine This weekend, April 4–6, the quiet mountain town of Downieville, California, comes alive with stories that soar — on the screen and on the trails. The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is rolling into the Yuba Theatre, … Read more
Nature lovers and Sierra adventurers, this is a moment to celebrate! The Feather River Land Trust, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Northern Sierra Partnership, is hosting the Grand Opening of the Sierra Valley Preserve Nature Center this Saturday, December 7. Located in the breathtaking Sierra Valley—a critical waypoint on the Pacific Flyway … Read more
The Sierra Nevada, a spine of granite that slices through California, whispers tales of resilience and grit. Amongst these rugged peaks and whispering pines lies a testament to both – the Tevis Cup, a 100-mile equestrian odyssey that pushes riders and their horses to the very edge. This isn’t your Sunday afternoon trail ride. The … Read more
Calling all music lovers and families in the Sierra Nevada foothills! The legendary Strawberry Music Festival returns to the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, California this Memorial Day Weekend, May 22nd through 27th, 2024. This annual reunion for music lovers of all ages features five days of live music, camping, workshops, vendors, and activities … Read more
Soaring Over Carson Valley: A Hot Air Balloon Adventure The crisp morning air crackled with anticipation as the first rays of light peeked over the eastern horizon at Lampe Park in Carson Valley. Today marked the exciting kick-off to the 2nd Annual Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival, and I, along with a team of … Read more
SIERRA CITY, CA (May 10, 2024) – Brace yourselves, anglers! Sierra Pines Resort in historic Sierra City, California, is raising the bar on family-friendly fishing with the stocking of their iconic fish pond with a fresh batch of trophy rainbow trout. This beloved pond has been a cherished tradition for generations, offering travelers along the … Read more
Join us for a fun-filled 30-minute episode as we chat with Greg Nelson and Amanda Johnson, the leaders behind the Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival in Carson Valley! This incredible community event takes place May 17th-19th, 2024, and promises vibrant skies filled with over 30 hot air balloons. In this episode, you’ll learn about: … Read more
Calling all Sierra Rec shredders! Celebrate the arrival of spring and the end of another epic season with a splash at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s legendary Pond Skim 2024 happening this Saturday, April 13th! Registration Opens Early – Don’t Miss Out! Get ready for a “beachin’” time with Kona Brewing and Venture sponsoring the event. Registration … Read more
Calling all Sierra Rec adventurers with a sense of fun! Dust off your finest retro ski gear and floaties, because this Saturday, April 13th, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is bringing back a beloved tradition – the Kirkwood Slush Cup! Can You Conquer the Pond? Get ready to test your balance and bravery as you skim across … Read more
Calling all Sierra Rec shredders and thrill-seekers! It’s time to celebrate the end of another epic season and welcome spring with a splash at Northstar California Resort’s Spring It On event this Saturday, April 13th, and Sunday, April 14th. Get Ready to Make a Splash at the Legendary Pond Skim The legendary Northstar Pond Skim … Read more
Alpine’s 38th Annual Snow Golf Tournament and the Free Spring Tracks Music Series Presented by Ikon Pass are Back! Olympic Valley, Calif. [April 8, 2024]—Calling all Sierra Rec adventurers! Spring has arrived at Palisades Tahoe, and with it comes the highly anticipated return of the Alpine Meadows Annual Snow Golf Tournament. Palisades Tahoe brings back … Read more
Surviving the Sierra Winters Retracing Snowshoe Thompson’s Footsteps Genoa Nevada – March 5, 2024 – This week in the Sierra a team of seasoned athletes will retrace the 100-mile route John “Snowshoe” Thompson took on his first winter mail delivery in 1856. Following clues from historical records and Thompson’s known navigation style, they’ll trek and … Read more
Local Freeskier Michelle Parker Kicks Series Off on November 30th. Humility and Impact Chances are, if you have been around Tahoe for any length of time over the past 18 years, you have at least heard of the Alpenglow Sports Winter Speaker series in North Lake Tahoe. In this, its 18th year of outdoor sports … Read more
SIERRA FERRELL, THE DEVIL MAKES THREE, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS AND PAUL CAUTHEN HEADLINE 8TH ANNUAL WINTERWONDERGRASS TAHOE FESTIVAL Tickets Go on Sale Today for April 5-7, 2024 Celebration of Music, Brews and Mountains at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. October 9. 2023 – The voices of not one, but two Sierras — Ferrell and … Read more
The Grand Opening Event oof Tahoe Blue Center Opens With Pit Bull Friday Night Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe, September 29th, 2023 – As part of the Grand Opening Celebration Concert Series Pitbull will be performing at the Tahoe Blue Event Center on Friday, September 29. This will be the FIRST Live Event at the … Read more
Olympic Valley, Calif. [September 21, 2023]—Come to Palisades Tahoe on Saturday, September 30, for Oktoberfest, a fun-packed day that’ll whisk you away to Bavaria. Stick around for the Teton Gravity Research Premiere of Legend Has It, to be star-struck by world-class athletes and winter nostalgia for a top-tier movie night on the KT deck. Oktoberfest … Read more
Itching to travel and looking for a reason to gather your friends and head to the Sierra Nevada? Look no further than the charming town of Genoa, Nevada. It’s that time of year when the Sierra switches into festival season mode, and there’s no better way to kick it off than with the time-honored tradition … Read more
Looking for a great event to support outdoors this weekend? Head up to Lake Almanor for the 9th annual Courage Triathlon. The event is Saturday, August 26th at the Lake Almanor Country Club. This is a great event to support in the Sierra as its mission of hope is inspiring for so many. Lake Almanor … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif., July 6, 2023 – The second annual Vatican Speakeasy fundraiser returns to the Tallac Historic site on Sat., July 22, 2023. Presented by the Great Basin Institute (GBI) and USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU), the event celebrates the culture and history of the prohibition era, with period-appropriate cuisine, … Read more
As the Fourth of July approaches, families from the California Central Valley are seeking exciting destinations to celebrate this patriotic holiday. The Sierra Nevada mountain communities offer a range of festive events and activities, perfect for creating lasting memories. From dazzling fireworks displays to charming parades, here are 10 popular 4th of July celebrations that … Read more
A Beloved Tradition in Truckee California Raises Funds For Winter Sports Athletes [Truckee, CA] – June 11, 2023 – The picturesque town of Truckee is gearing up for an exhilarating running event that will ignite the spirit of athleticism and community celebration. The annual Firecracker Mile, held on July 4th, 2023, at 9:45 am (right … Read more
84 Celebrities ready to tee it up July 12-16th at Edgewood Golf course in South Lake Tahoe Lake Tahoe NV, June 10, 2023 – We are only weeks out from the 2023 American Century Championships in Lake Tahoe and the field of players is starting to take shape. Several new faces will be hitting the … Read more
Southern Gospel Music Festival Returns To Visalia Visalia, CA (April 20, 2023)— Southern gospel music fans from across the United States and Canada will gather in Visalia, California May 4-6, 2023 for the Great Western Fan Festival (GWFF). The festival is returning for the annual three-day event at the Visalia Convention Center located in Visalia’s pedestrian-friendly downtown. … Read more
The First Annual Mark Twain Days April 21-23 Carson City, NV – March 23, 2023 – In the spirit of one of Nevada’s most prolific, witty, wise (and wise-cracking) writers, Mark Twain. Carson City brings a new event to the Sierra Nevada in 2023. Mark Twain days will be a three day free festival in … Read more
Chester Ca. – February 18, 2023 – Still looking for a ideas for the long weekend ahead? How about a trip to Chester California on Saturday for two small town community celebrations. Chester, located on the northern Shores of Lake Almanor in Plumas county is hosting it annual chili cookoff on Saturday. 1-4 at Chester … Read more
Downieville Calif. february 16, 2023 – Breakaway Promotions is proud to announce that we will be the official race production team for the 25th Anniversary Downieville Classic Festival and All Mountain World Championships taking place on July 13th – 16th, 2023. It is our distinct honor to be part of the team that is helping … Read more
Good Vibez Presents and PR Entertainment Announce Lineup for Lake Tahoe Reggae Fest 2023 6th Annual festival expands to two days and unveils new location, Palisades Tahoe Feb. 7, 2023 – Lake Tahoe, CA – Good Vibez Presents together with PR Entertainment are pleased to announce the lineup for the 6th annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Fest which … Read more
Celebrate the coming New Year with a End of Year Fireworks Party at these Sierra Locations Sierra Nevada, December 21, 2022 – As get set to wrap the final gifts of the Christmas season, our adventurous spirits will soon turn to New Years celebrations and Resolutions. This year make it an early resolution to head … Read more
Carson City Nevada -October 25, 2022 – The Cool weather swooped in Saturday on the Sierra Nevada. that must mean it is Halloween season. With so many Ghostly stories to tell in our small towns across the Sierra. There may not be a better place to be this week than Carson City. On the Eastern … Read more
Sponsored by Tahoe Heartbeat & Tahoe Blue Vodka, this Eco-Friendly Live Music Event is coming to South Lake Tahoe on Aug 20 Lake Tahoe, Calif. August 8, 2022) –The inaugural Tahoe Heartbeat Festival, an exciting eco-friendly live music event benefiting the Tahoe Fund is taking place on Saturday, August 20, 2022, in South Lake Tahoe. Sponsored by Tahoe Heartbeat and Tahoe … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. — The Bishop BLM Field Office, in partnership with the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group and Friends of the Inyo, would like to welcome the public to a showcasing of artist Aubrey Edwards’ photography shot during her participation in the Alabama Hills Artist in Residency Program. The art showing will take place from 3 to … Read more
