The 36th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament returns to the shores of Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 9 – 13, 2025 (www.americancenturychampionship.com).
Justin Timberlake teeing of on the 17th at Edgewood for ACC Golf Tournament
With a purse of $750,000 and network television exposure, it’s the most prestigious and most affluent celebrity tournament in golf. A tournament for current and former professional athletes and entertainers.
Tickets go on sale online, April 1, 2025, at www.americancenturychampionship.com. Please note: ACC tickets are ONLY sold through Eventbrite. Tickets from other vendors are not valid.
Daily ticket prices are:
$40 each day, Wednesday and Thursday.
$50 each day, Friday through Sunday. Tickets will sell out. Please plan accordingly.
$150 for the week long Grounds Badge, valid Wednesday through Sunday. (Limited).
For active duty and retired veterans, a limited supply of complimentary tickets for one person plus a guest for either Wednesday, July 9, or Thursday, July 10, 2025. Visit www.americancenturychampionship.com for link on April 1, 2025.
Please bring your ticket confirmation with QR code either printed or on your phone, for admission at the MAIN SPECTATOR ENTRANCE of Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.
Tony Romo signing autographs at the American Century Golf Tournament
There are a limited amount of tickets each day. Please purchase tickets in advance.
Please note: there is a NO RE-ENTRY POLICY with a daily ticket. ALL tickets are non-refundable.
Free Bike Valet is provided by Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition.
No parking allowed on Lake Parkway. Paid parking is available at Bally’s Lake Tahoe, Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, and Harveys Resort.
All tickets must be purchased online in advance. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Spectator information.
One child 10 years old and younger receives free admission with a paid adult.
The golf tournament is the South Shore’s largest special event, which lasts five days and features celebrity, golf, and spectacular scenery at Edgewood Tahoe. Fans are guaranteed to see superstars and entertainment personalities while soaking up the sun and first-class sportsmanship.
Past attendees include Hall of Famers Marcus Allen, Greg Maddux, Mike Modano, Jerry Rice, Ozzie Smith, John Smoltz, Steve Young, Trevor Hoffman, Ivan Rodriguez; active NFL luminaries feature Larry Fitzgerald, Patrick Peterson, Adam Thielen, Tyler Eifert, Case Keenum, Josh Allen, Andy Dalton, Kyle Fuller, Kyle Rudolph, and Eric Weddle; NBA players Vince Carter, Kyle Lowry and Andre Iguodala; NHL stars Joe Pavelski and Tyler Seguin.
Past actors, Ray Romano, Alfonso Ribeiro, Kevin Nealon, Brian Baumgartner, Rob Riggle and Jack Wagner.
The American Century Championship utilizes the Modified Stableford format where points are awarded as follows: 10 for a double eagle, 8 for a hole in one, 3 for a birdie, 1 for par, 0 for bogey, and minus 2 for double bogey.
The tournament offers a purse of $750,000, with $150,000 to the winner. The 54-hole competition will test the golf skills of over 80 stars from sports and entertainment and has donated more than $5 million to charity. It will be televised live by NBC and NBCSN from Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, its home since the 1990 inaugural.
Charles Barkley
Barkley is one of the most ingratiating celebrities every year. He talks with the gallery, offers philosophical insights and frank opinions, takes pictures with kids, signs autographs and talks to the media all while bemoaning errant shots.
Sir Charles has managed to turn shaky golf into a comedic art form and does it with a heart of gold. Behind the scenes, Barkley has become an ambassador for Lake Tahoe, helping aid victims of the 2007 Angora Fire with $190,000 in donations and treating 100 firefighters and their families to dinner.
Here’s the lowdown:
$40 for the practice round on Wednesday and for the Celebrity-Amateur on Thursday.
$50 for each tournament round, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
$150 for the week long Grounds Badge, valid Wednesday through Sunday. (Limited)
One Child 10 and under is free with a paid adult. Max 1 kid per paid adult.
South Lake Tahoe’s seamless transition from winter fun to spring shenanigans is something every traveler should experience at least once in their life. From shredding the slopes to trips out on the lake and even chugging your way along the South Lake Tahoe Beer Trail, clearly, Lake Tahoe’s South Shore is the place to be. Read on to discover why you should plan to visit Lake Tahoe in March.
Things To Do In Lake Tahoe in March
Hit the Slopes
Congrats on your first day of skiing Hudson! Photo by @seth280
March is a month full of mystery when it comes to predicting the weather. From epic powder days to pristine bluebird runs, March in Lake Tahoe has it all, depending on the day.
Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey at the Tahoe Blue Event Center
Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Home games in March: 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 26, 28, 29, 30, 2025. Ticketmaster.com
See the Full Moon, Tahoe Style
Join State Park Interpreters for a Full Moon Snowshoe Tour on Saturday, March 14 exploring the natural and cultural history around the Hellman-Ehrman estate and Lake Tahoe shoreline in Sugar Pine Point State Park. Few experiences are as magical as snowshoeing by the light of a full moon along the snow-covered Tahoe shore. Reserve your spot here.
Toyota Air & Après at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Toyota Air and Après: Back for its third season,Air and Après is a thrilling big-air event at the base of the World Cup. Skilled athletes demonstrate gravity-defying stunts on a 45-foot jump, with Heavenly Mountain as the canvas for a light show. This season, Air and Après is set to expand to a three-day event, featuring a Village offering an array of vendors, food, and beverage.
Piano Men Generations at Bally’s Lake Tahoe
Saturday, March 1, 2025. Gather your crew for an electrifying Saturday night where the legendary music of Billy Joel and Elton John comes to life! Immerse yourself in an evening of iconic tunes like “Rocket Man,” “Piano Man,” and many more, performed by the incredible duo, Terry and Nick Davies, alongside their dynamic band. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Tahoe, Bally’s offers the perfect blend of ambiance and acoustics for an unforgettable concert experience. Feel the energy, sing your heart out, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Click here for tickets.
Tee-Off the 2025 Golf Season Like A Pro
There’s nothing like teeing off surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Photo by @pinsandpassports
You might not have the skill to compete in the PGA, but thanks to Lake Tahoe’s famous elevation, we can all but guarantee that you will have a few extra yards added to your drive. Many Tahoe golf courses open in March (weather allowing) with lower elevation courses open in Carson City and Carson Valley. Ready to schedule your tee time? Click here.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day along the South Lake Tahoe Beer Trail
You never know what Mother Nature will bring in March but the one thing we do know is March brings us the best of the NCAA! Ski all day, taking in some of the best snow conditions anywhere, and head up to the nearest sports bar to watch some playoff action.
Celebrate the Spring Equinox
Picture it: Lake Tahoe; springtime; the snow melting away; the Sierras skirted with fresh shades of green and yellow and crystal-clear waters for miles. It’s one of the country’s most scenic natural playgrounds, and your meeting attendees get to explore it all.
Nate Jackson: Super Funny World Tour at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 7:30 pm, Comedy fans, get ready Nate Jackson is bringing his unstoppable energy and hilarious comedy to the South Shore Room on March 8th! Don’t miss this chance to see one of the fastest-growing comedians in the game, with over 3 million followers and 500 million views worldwide. At Harrah’s Lake Tahoe.
No matter what route you take on your next Lake Tahoe expedition, please be sure to positively impact the local environment and wildlife along the way. As a city in the middle of a forest, South Lake Tahoe and its guests have a responsibility to keep wildlife wild by never feeding them and properly disposing of garbage in bear-resistant containers.
Ready to be a next-level visitor? Picking up even a few pieces of discarded trash can go a long way towards “Keeping Tahoe Blue”. Click here to learn more.
The clearest blue water. The brightest green mountains. It’s awe and then some, but all this awesome doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from mutual respect for the South Shore, from locals and visitors alike. That’s why we created Rules to Lake By: five ways to practice responsible tourism at Lake Tahoe, so we can keep this place awesome today and awesome tomorrow.
Snow has arrived in Lake Tahoe, which means it’s time to catch the “winter wave.” With three massive ski resorts covering thousands of acres of terrain, there’s a lot of skiing & snowboarding to be had. The question is, which trails to hit? Of course, we have to keep our private stashes secret. However, we can share some of our favorite iconic ski trails to hit across all three resorts based on skill level.
What could arguably be considered the most famous bump run on the continent, this swath of snow plunges 1,600 vertical feet straight down to the wooden lodge known as Cal Lodge. It was this trail that helped usher in the freestyle culture of the 70s. For expert riders, this trail is like a bumpy dream that all should have the privilege of going down. This trail embodies the spirit of Heavenly Mountain, flaunting a tremendous view and full of challenging terrain.
Ridge Run (Intermediate)
As soon as you get off Sky Express chairlift & turn around, you’ll understand why they call this resort “Heavenly.” While other resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe have fantastic views of the cobalt blue waters, none are as high or profound as the scenery off of Ridge Run. On a warm sunny spring day, the views and moderate pitch will make you want to lap this trail over & over to really appreciate some of the best scenery in the world.
Patsy’s (Beginner)
For those feeling a bit uncomfortable about Ridge Run but still want to enjoy the view, you’re in luck! Accessed via a scenic Tramway or Gunbarrel Express, ride over to the higher elevation green zone. Patsy’s provides lake views & panoramas along with a gentle slope to get some turns in.
Note: Once done, you’ll take the Tramway or Gunbarrel Express back down.
The intimidation factor begins at the entrance of the lift. The brave are greeted by a skull & cross bones stating Expert terrain. As the slow, fixed-grip triple chair lumbers toward the top of the mountain, it feels like the ascent of a roller coaster. The Wall starts with heart-in-your-mouth steep chutes, followed by huge twisting gullies loaded with natural features to jump off of.
Elevator Shaft (Intermediate)
The “backside” as it’s known, is served up via the Sunrise chair (Chair #4) & features a large blank canvas to carve on. Right in the bowl’s center is the Elevator Shaft trail. Its intermediate pitch plus mostly open face allows you to make giant turns down the entire mountain.
Timber Creek Base Area (Beginner)
One of the best things about Kirkwood is how it naturally divides the areas by difficulty. Kirkwood is home to two beginner areas, one of which surrounds the Timber Creek Express chairlift. Squirrel Ridge off of this lift is a run that every kid or beginner would want to play on. It’s a gentle gully that snakes, winds and rolls its way through widely spaced giant Ponderosa Pines all the way to the bottom.
The terrain at Sierra-at-Tahoe is “Boulder-tastic” to say the least. With an absence of dirt & an abundance of rock, the trail Dynamite required quite a bit of explosives to make this run happen. While they did blast away some of the boulders, it still offers up steep fall-line skiing with large features to jump off of from top to bottom.
Powderhorn (Intermediate)
Sierra is an intermediate skier’s dream, with half of its slopes considered moderate. A lot of those trails are accessed via the West Bowl chairlift. Powderhorn is a great option to start with since it wraps around the resort’s periphery & is very wide making it easy to negotiate its steeper sections.
Sugar n’ Spice (Beginner)
The longest run at the resort starts at the top of Grandview & finishes at the bottom, covering the full extent of the resort’s vertical at a modest pitch. At 2.5 miles long, by the end you’ll feel like you accomplished a big feat.
So you see, Lake Tahoe is packed with enough varied alpine skiing terrain to keep any skier or boarder entertained regardless of skill level. With so many iconic trails, you just might find your new favorite too.
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You can of course, explore the wintry landscape around Lake Tahoe by snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. But did you know that you can see the sights as well via snowmobile? In fact, Lake Tahoe offers a variety of options from machine-groomed tracks to a full-on guided adventure. It’s the perfect activity for the entire family to enjoy! Here’s a glimpse into some of the fun you can have of the motorized variety.
Venture off the beaten path by taking a guided tour from the Zephyr Cove Snowmobile center. Departing from the Zephyr Cove Resort, you’ll cruise through mountain meadows, slowly gaining elevation to 9,000 feet above sea level. The two-hour tour provides panoramic views of Lake Tahoe’s cobalt blue waters that very few others get a chance to see. Over the course of the guided tour, you’ll also get glimpses of the high desert Carson Valley floor.
Race Around A Track
Do you got the need? The need for speed? If you don’t have a lot of time or just want to try out the activity, then Tahoe Snowmobiles is perfect for you. They offer the chance to rent a snowmobile for 30 minutes & race it around one of their three separate tracks conveniently located in and around the Lake Tahoe region:
Stateline (next to the casinos)
Lake Tahoe Golf Course (at the intersection of Elks Club and Highway 50)
About 20 miles outside of South Lake Tahoe & not too far from the resort of Kirkwood is a place called Hope Valley. If you saddle up with Lake Tahoe Adventure company, you have a few different options. The Valley Tour, which takes about an hour, is a great option for first-timers & those that want to see views of the crest of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The two-hour summit tour, which is the most popular, takes visitors through Hope Valley & past historic cabins built by the first settlers.
For The “Slednecks”
For those that have their own snowmobiles, Hope Valley is where it’s at. Much of the area is open to snowmobiling including ungroomed routes to Willow Creek (8.5 miles) & Tamarack Lake (1 mile). And for those wanting groomed routes, be sure to check out Blue Lakes (11.5 miles) & Forestdale (3.5 miles). All of these can be accessed from the Hope Valley Sno-Park.
From beginners to passionate snowmobile enthusiasts that own their own sleds, Lake Tahoe is a great option for all. With hundreds of miles of trails & spectacular scenery, snowmobiling in Lake Tahoe makes our area one of California’s premiere winter destinations.
Valentine’s Day in South Lake Tahoe just makes sense. What better way to celebrate the love and beauty in our lives than being surrounded by the untamed splendor of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierras? See this guide to a perfect Valentine’s Day interary in South Lake Tahoe and be inspired to plan your own!
Sleeping in can be just what the doctor ordered, or for many of us, having breakfast in bed is unbeatable. However, seeing the sunrise on Lake Tahoe from the water’s edge is in a completely different league. Create a precious memory this morning and check the forecast, time your morning, have a coffee, bundle up, and be with your special someone while you spectate an unforgettable sunrise.
The Sun is Up!
After an early morning and rewarding sunrise, you will probably have worked up an appetite! For more than your average breakfast, head to Jimmy’s Restaurant at The Landing Resort to try their impressive eggs benedict. Or, head to Artemis Lakefront Cafe for a delicious meal with middle eastern options like their incredible Turkish coffee! After breakfast, you should be eager for more outdoor activities. With so much snow here, getting back outside will be the perfect seasonal wake-me-up after breakfast. Depending on your personal preference and skills, choose between skiing and snowshoeing and have a classic Tahoe morning with your loved one. Special moments in nature are exactly what keep us here year-round. Sharing these moments with someone you love makes those moments all the more special.
Snow Problem!
After an active, snowy morning in paradise, you’re likely ready to relax. Wind down in true Valentine’s Day form at Champagne & Chocolate in Heavenly Village. Choose your ideal combo of champagne, homemade fudge, caramel apples, or specialty coffees. This dessert, wine, coffee, and gift shop is perfect for settling down and lounging after a fun, busy morning. Or, depending on your style, take your bubbly and chocolate somewhere more private and add an intimate interlude to your day.
Stroll Along The Lake
The more time you spend on the lake, the better. It may be a cliché, but walking next to the lake is a perfect way to seize the day Tahoe-style. Life in South Lake Tahoe has always been lake-centric, so take time, get close to the water, and feel the power that so many of us are drawn to and call home. You don’t need a psychology degree to understand the positive effects that occur when a person is outside in a place as breathtaking as South Lake Tahoe – it just feels good. This special relationship with people and nature is something to consider and experience while you are here. Sharing a bond with your significant other is special, and bonding in nature can become an unforgettable experience.
After smooth skating and good eats, come back outside to a cozy firepit for some in-the-moment relaxation. Grab a drink to accompany the flames, your special somebody, and the marvelous South Tahoe wilderness. Find a fire and a drink, and warm up with your favorite person by your side.
Fine Dining
Valentine’s Day dinner is an important part of the holiday. Luckily, South Lake Tahoe knows exactly how to play host to this vital evening. The Bistro at the Corner and Riva Grill are two local favorites that offer special Valentine’s Day menus to make the evening especially unique. Both of these choices will leave you with a memorable meal and a perfect V-Day atmosphere. If you’re looking for next steps after dinner, look no further than The Loft in the Heavenly Village. The Loft (also offering a 5-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner) is the perfect late-night restaurant and lounge where you can enjoy a nightcap in an enticingly sleek setting. Go right for the dessert and drink menus to find the perfect combination of flavors while you decide whether or not you’d like to catch one of their magic shows… although at this point in your night, there may be more than enough magic in the air to call it an evening. Click here for a full list of Valentine’s Day dinner options to complete your Valentine’s Day itinerary in South Lake Tahoe.
Ready to extend your trip? You’ve only scratched the surface of all that there is to do and see during winter around Lake Tahoe’s south shore, and there’s plenty more to discover and re-discover!
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