SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The Tahoe Chamber announces the return of the highly anticipated Go Local Business Expo, taking place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. As Tahoe’s largest business networking and community event, the Expo continues to grow year after year, bringing together over 125 local businesses and more than 1,500 attendees for an evening that celebrates and supports the region’s vibrant business community.
For just $20 general admission, attendees will enjoy unlimited food and beverage tastings, interactive vendor experiences, raffles, giveaways, and the chance to take home exciting prizes and local swag. This family-friendly event invites community members and visitors alike to discover new businesses, reconnect with local favorites, and experience the best of Tahoe all in one place. Kids under 8 are free.
Returning favorites include Chart House, Base Camp Pizza Co., Tahoe Blue Vodka, The Grove, The Cork and More, Tahoe Cruises, The Idle Hour, Fox and Hound Smokehouse Grill & Bar, Cold Water Brewery, The Baked Bear, Riva Grill, Tahoe Knight Monsters, Tahoe Sports, Tahoe Flyfishing Outfitters, and many more. New to the Expo this year are exciting participants including Lazy Bear Bakery, Juice It Up!, JB Audio, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, Truckee Overhead Door, Castle Rock Creamery, Retroactive Arcade, and others bringing fresh energy to the event floor.
A limited number of vendor booth spaces are still available and filling quickly. This is a premier opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services, connect directly with the community, and gain exposure in front of a highly engaged audience.
The Tahoe Chamber extends its gratitude to the 2026 Go Local Business Expo sponsors, including Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Barton Health, Edgewood Resort Tahoe, Golden Nugget, Tahoe Production House, Clearly Tahoe, Luna Lending, Dollar Signs & Graphics, and Adventure Network Outdoors.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for businesses looking to increase visibility, even for those unable to attend in person. With options at various investment levels, sponsors receive valuable exposure through event marketing and on-site placements reaching over 1,500 attendees.
Tickets are available now online at tahoechamber.org/business-expo or in person at The Cork & More (cash only, no service fees).
Don’t miss this signature Tahoe event, where community, connection, and local business come together for one unforgettable evening.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is announcing he secured $2.2 million in federal funding for South Lake Tahoe projects that support critical infrastructure development that ensures water sustainability, and for the development of essential affordable housing.
Schiff delivered $1.2 million to South Lake Tahoe to enhance water infrastructure resilience by replacing aging water mains with larger, more resilient pipelines that will improve system capacity, reduce leaks, and ensure a reliable drinking water supply. This project will also improve public safety and wildfire preparedness.
He also delivered $1 million to Lake Tahoe Boulevard Affordable Housing which will be used to increase affordable housing supply, support local businesses to ensure they have staff in the region, and improve quality of life for residents with decreased commute times in South Lake Tahoe.
The funding is part of the $254,457,366 in total federal funding Schiff delivered for California for the 2026 fiscal year, with the passage of recent funding bills.
“I’m proud to have fought for and delivered $2.2 million for South Lake Tahoe, as part of hundreds of millions in federal investments that went to California in my first year in the U.S. Senate,” said Senator Schiff. “These federal dollars will directly work toward improving housing affordability and infrastructure in South Lake Tahoe, and they would not be possible without the partnership of my colleague Senator Alex Padilla, our colleagues in the House, and community leaders who helped ensure that California receives the resources it deserves.”
The Tribune will be following up with a look at the projects receiving funding.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — Child Advocates of El Dorado County (CASA) is celebrating a major milestone with its 30th Annual Box Lunch Fundraiser, taking place on April 23. This long-standing community tradition supports CASA’s mission to advocate for abused, neglected, and at-risk youth throughout El Dorado County.
Since 1992, CASA El Dorado has provided a voice and empowerment for the region’s most vulnerable children. Now celebrating its 30th year, CASA’s Box Lunch event continues to play a vital role in sustaining these services and ensuring that every child has a dedicated advocate in their corner.
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Each year, CASA staff and community volunteers prepare and deliver more than 3,000 lunches to schools, businesses, and individuals across the county. Lunch orders must be placed by April 6th. To place your order, please visit https://www.casaeldorado.org/events/. Each $16 lunch includes a choice of sandwich or veggie wrap, chips, a handcrafted treat from Annabelle’s Chocolates, and a Barsotti apple juice. This year’s sandwich options include: 1. roasted turkey, bacon, and cheddar cheese with ranch on sliced sourdough bread; 2. ham and swiss cheese with honey mustard on sliced honey wheat bread; 3. greek veggie wrap with lettuce, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta cheese in a flour tortilla; 4. peanut butter and jelly.
In addition to purchasing lunches, community members can support others by donating meals to local causes. Donations to First Responders help provide meals to those who serve and protect the community, while contributions to Upper Room Dining Hall support individuals experiencing food insecurity. Lunches can also be donated to Vista Rise Collective in South Lake Tahoe, an organization that provides critical services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Volunteers will deliver lunch orders of five or more directly to purchasers, and individual orders may be picked up at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds in Placerville, Bayside Church in El Dorado Hills, or the South Lake Tahoe Library.
To celebrate 30 years of the Box Lunch fundraiser, CASA is also hosting a special anniversary giveaway, including a chance to win a prize. Community members are encouraged to follow CASA El Dorado on Facebook and @casa_edc on Instagram for details and entry opportunities.
For more information, visit the website or call (530) 622-9882, ext. 2.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – VanWood Tahoe, hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe in partnership with Kirkwood Mountain Resort and EpicPromise, announced a featured live music experience as part of its inaugural festival lineup. VanWood Tahoe, April 10-12, 2026, is the first-ever three-day spring ski, snowboard, and camping festival in the Sierra. The event combines outdoor adventure with community-driven experiences, including camping, skiing and snowboarding, social activities, and live entertainment.
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Saturday will feature a FREE performance from Scott Pemberton O Theory, known for their high-energy fusion of funk, rock, and psychedelic sounds, with special guest musician Cliff Porter of Jelly Bread joining on drums. This performance brings a dynamic and immersive live music element to VanWood, enhancing the weekend’s celebration of mountain culture, community, and springtime in the Sierra. This will be the only opportunity to see Scott Pemberton O Theory perform in the Tahoe region this year. The show will take place in the Kirkwood Village kicking off at 10am with an opening set from DJ Palmer. For the complete weekend schedule visit www.VanWoodTahoe.com.
VanWood includes gatherings in the Village, on-mountain experiences, and evening programming. Highlights: a Karaoke Party at the Cornice, Yoga, Games, DJs, the VanWood Mini Tahoe Brewfest and sunset shred session. Local Anthology will perform on Saturday at 6pm following an opening set by DJ Gabe Gavilenes in the Red Cliffs Lodge. All activities are FREE and open to the public, with the exception of the Mini Tahoe Brewfest where guests will have access to unlimited samples from 4-8pm.
Golden Road Gathering Giveaway Announcement: VanWood Tahoe is launching a special giveaway for campers. One lucky winner will receive a Golden Road Gathering package for their family (2 adults, 2+ kids), including a three-day festival pass with walk-in camping access. Winners will also have the option to upgrade their camping experience if desired.
All individuals who purchase a VanWood campsite will be automatically entered to win this exclusive Golden Road Gathering experience. This giveaway adds even more value for campers and strengthens the connection between these two unique Sierra-based festival experiences. A winner will be announced Sunday morning, April 12, 2026.
All proceeds from VanWood Tahoe support programs and services for local youth through the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe. By attending the festival and its featured events, participants directly contribute to creating opportunities for young people in the Tahoe community.
The Tahoe TAP podcast returns with another look at the Things, Adventures, and People powering life in the Sierra. Hosts Mike Peron and Rob Galloway are back behind the mic, catching listeners up on what’s happening around the basin before turning their attention to one of the region’s most compelling cultural events of the spring.
In this episode, the spotlight is on Michelle Aguilar-Ficara, Executive Director of the Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival, returning April 17–19 at Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe. Now in its latest iteration, the festival continues to carve out a unique space in Tahoe’s event calendar — blending adventure, storytelling, and global perspective through a curated lineup of documentary films designed to inform and inspire.
Aguilar-Ficara has spent more than a decade immersed in non-fiction filmmaking, producing stories from diverse cultures and communities around the world. Her work is rooted in the belief that documentary storytelling can build meaningful connections, bridge cultural divides, and spark deeper understanding. That same philosophy drives the mission of the festival, which aims to entertain, enlighten, and engage audiences through powerful real-world narratives.
As a nonprofit initiative, the festival reflects a growing appetite in the Tahoe region for cultural programming that complements its outdoor identity. By bringing globally relevant stories to a local stage, Aguilar-Ficara and her team are helping position Lake Tahoe as not just a destination for recreation, but as a hub for creative exchange and thoughtful dialogue.
On this episode of Tahoe TAP, the conversation explores the evolution of the festival, the role of documentary film in today’s media landscape, and what attendees can expect from this year’s event.
