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The Town of Truckee Plays Host To Many Summer And Winter Events.
Many winter and summer events and activities are enjoyed by Truckee residents and by owners of vacation homes within Tahoe Donner, Squaw Valley, Lahontan, Northstar, Alpine Meadows and the surrounding areas. This page showcases a sampling of what is available during the year. |
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July-Truckee Residents & Vacationers Enjoy The Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast.
Truckee firefighters kick off the 4th of July with their annual pancake breakfast. This popular attraction precedes the annual parade and is truly a "Home Town" event not to be missed! |  |
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The Color Guard Leads Truckee's 4th of July Parade.
The concepts of patriotism and family values are taken very seriously by Truckee
residents and vacation homeowners and nowhere is it more evident than on our
nation's birthday. The colorguard leads the annual parade followed by hometown
floats, equestrian groups and marchers. |
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Nevada County Sponsored Float For Kidzone Museum.
The Nevada County float promotes the Truckee Kidzone Museum's exhibit entitled "The Five Senses". The Kidzone Museum is located at 11711 Donner Pass Rd. in Truckee. |  |
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You Can't Have A Parade Without A Band!
These Scottish pipers play a lively tune that sets the pace for the Truckee parade. |
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The Balloon Man Is Always A Popular Attraction For Truckee Children!
Truckee kids line up after the parade to watch the Balloon Man form his artistic creations. |  |
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July-The Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival Is An Annual Event.
The annual Lake Tahoe Summer Music Festival is a hi-lite of the summer season around North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. This festival presents a variety of concerts in different venues around Truckee and North Lake Tahoe during the months of July and August. Tahoe Donner vacation homeowners and Truckee residents look forward to the festival's annual "Concert on the Green" on the lawn of Tahoe Donner's Driving Range. A portable concert stage is brought in for the evening concerts which have featured a variety of performers including the Russian National Symphony Orchestra, the Manhatten Rythm Kings, Chuck Mangione, and the Reno Symphony Orchestra. |
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Picnics Are Spread And Friends Visit While Waiting For The Concert To Begin.
There are often friendly competitions to see which Tahoe Donner homeowner can prepare the fanciest gourmet meal. Or, if you want, burgers and the "fixins" may be purchased from Tahoe Donner's "Bar-B-Que Wagon". Beverages are also available for purchase. |  |
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An Enjoyable Evening Under The Stars.
Truckee residents and Tahoe Donner vacation homeowners enjoy a truly magical evening of great entertainment on a balmy evening under the stars. |
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September-Best Of The West Rib Cook-Off.
Labor Day weekend brings the end of the summer and the annual Best Of The West Rib Cook-off to Sparks, Nevada. Sparks is located just 40 minutes east of Truckee. This annual event is sponsored by John Ascuaga's Nugget and draws entrants from around the country. |  |
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Local purveyors of ribs are well represented.
Many of the entrants own their own restaurants such as this Carson City eatery. Aficionados of ribs may purchase 3 or 4 rib sample servings from any of the entrants or entire slabs to take home. Beef brisket and chicken is also available. |
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You Can Watch Them Cook Your Ribs.
All ribs are special order from Curly's Foods Inc. of Sioux City, Iowa. The ribs are specially sized and trimmed to cook-off specifications. Each entrant has their own cooking style, seasonings and sauces. |  |
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