Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance

One of Tahoe’s most anticipated annual events is almost here. The  Lake Tahoe Concours d’ Elegance boat show will take place August 10-11, 2018. For its 46^th year, the Concours will be staged at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood along Lake Tahoe’s idyllic West Shore.

The history of the Lake Tahoe Councours d’Elegance began in 1972 when a group of Tahoe Yacht Club members and friends got together to share their passion for wooden boats. From this modest beginning, the event has grown significantly and continues to focus on improving the quality of the show exhibits  and enthusiastically sharing and educating the public about these immaculate boats.

Gorgeous wooden boats will be on display for viewing and will be judged in their respective categories. The goal of the judges is to reward those who have restored their boats to the highest level of authenticity as they appeared when they were shipped from the factory. Each boat will be judged on its own merit and multiple awards can be won in each class.

Along with the boat show, there is a range of social event opportunities to participate in.  All of the social events require tickets and will sell out so it is important to plan ahead. The Opening Dinner kicks off the weekend on Thursday, August 9^th at the West Shore Café. Men’s and Ladies Lunch events will take place on Sunday, August 12^th. The Tahoe Yacht Club will also be hosting a recap movie from the 2018 Concours and also the “Woody Over The Bottom Race” which is like a parade of wooden boats to conclude another memorable Concours weekend.

Wooden boats and Tahoe are synonymous with each other. The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance is the perfect event and setting to take in the natural beauty of Tahoe and appreciate the history and restoration of the “Woody”.

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Opening Day at Lake Tahoe

The Memorial Day holiday weekend marks the beginning of summer fun and festivities at Lake Tahoe. There will be a variety of events such as live music, tours and beach openings to kick off the season all around the lake. 

Lakeside restaurants that are synonymous with summer in Tahoe such as Chambers Landing, Sunnyside, Jake’s on the Lake, Garwoods and West Shore Café all have festivities planned. The Bridgetender will open their riverside dining and the Firesign Café will open their outdoor deck for their legendary breakfast and lunch offerings.

Iconic historical museums and sites around the lake are opening this weekend including the Gatekeepers Museum in Tahoe City, the Ehrman Mansion at Sugarpine Point State Park and tours will start for the season at Vikingsholm in Emerald Bay.

Meeks Bay beach, resort, and marina will be open to the public starting on Friday the 25^th. Obexers marina will open for the season this weekend including the market and deli, and rental operations. Homewood High and Dry Marina will be open as well.

It’s time to think summer and to get ready for a whole new season of adventures in and around Lake Tahoe.

Katie Tyler

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Lakefront Restaurant Deck Openings

Lakefront Restaurant Deck Openings

Time to open up the summer cabins, put the boats in the water and start having fun! Each weekend there is a party to attend as the lakefront restaurants start to open up the decks and celebrate summer in true Tahoe style. Check the dates below and find out where to be as the North and West Shores of Lake Tahoe’s best water front venues blossom into summer. Whether it’s a Sunnyside Mai Tai, a Chamber’s Punch or a Garwoods Wet Woody, sitting on the deck with Lake Tahoe as your backdrop is something to be experienced.

Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant Opened May 12 just in time for Mother’s Day. With the bar perched out on a dock and accessible by boat, this is one of Lake Tahoe’s oldest bars. 

Sunnyside will hold their 29th Anniversary and Deck Opening Party May, 27th, Memorial Day Weekend. Come join in the silent auction, raffle, live music and of course, food served on their legendary lakefront deck.

Jake’s on the Lake will kick off the deck season Friday, June 3. With live music from one of Tahoe's best bands-Ike & Martin, it is sure to be a fun party.

West Shore Café will be hosting their annual Deck Opening Party on Sunday, June 12 from 11am to 9pm. By this time the gorgeous summer weather should be upon us and this will be a perfect stop while boating on the lake.

Garwoods deck is always open depending on the weather.  Come by boat or land and enjoy the deck and the wide open doors that blend the inside and out.  

Katie Tyler

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West Shore Café

West Shore Café

With Lake Tahoe as your panoramic backdrop, the West Shore Café is the place to treat yourself this summer for a great dinner out.  

Located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe adjacent to Homewood Mountain Resort, this lakeside gem has it all: ambiance, great food, service, and a romantic atmosphere you'll never want to leave.

Enter into the soaring "Old Tahoe" style great room and head straight out to stairs that promenade down to an outdoor dining area.  A wide open deck with breathtaking views out to the Lake and the mountain ranges welcomes you.  Dining tables continue from the deck to down the dock.  There is no other restaurant where you will experience the atmosphere of the deep blue Tahoe waters surrounding your dinner table quite like this.  

Chef Kristi Ritchey gathers her fresh seasonal ingredients from the Sacramento farmer’s market daily to create mouth-watering menu options.  The seared scallops are fat, juicy and caramelized, sitting pretty on an orange carrot jus and topped with thinly shaved fried carrots and peas.  Continue with the rack of lamb as each bite melts in your mouth.  Don’t leave without trying  a delicious interpretation of a childhood favorite- the Kit Kat bar served with vanilla peanut butter ice cream. 

The summer is filled with fun and lively energy in the restaurant.   Live music on the weekends, marshmallow roasting at the end of the dock on week nights, movies on the lawn on Tuesdays and Painted Vine art classes on Wednesdays are all on the schedule every week.  

Stay for dinner, the night or for a week.  Just above the restaurant are 5 guest rooms and suites.  The West Shore Café is a complete sensory experience that you will not want to miss on Lake Tahoe!

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Katie Tyler

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