SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – It’s that time of year to dust off your skis and boards, check the forecast for the 10th time, and do the snow dance. There’s no better way to pray for snow than at South Lake Brewing Company as they host their annual Pray for Snow Film Festival and Fundraiser in support of SOS Outreach on November 14.
The evening will consist of showing epic films featuring local athletes like Claire Hewitt-Demeyer along with terrain you might find familiar if you’ve ever hit the slopes at Palisades Tahoe. Throughout the event, folks have a chance to win an assortment of raffle prizes from brands like Lib Tech, Smartwool, Jockey, and more.
“I like to look at it as – it’s a party with a purpose,” said Jenna Brown, Marketing, Merchandising, and Events Manager at South Lake Brewing Company. “It’s really about bringing the community together here in South Lake Tahoe, getting excited about the winter and watching some really great films while supporting this amazing cause, SOS Outreach.”
SOS Outreach is a youth nonprofit organization providing opportunities for underserved youth through mentorship programs, outdoor experiences and more. SOS Outreach has been in Tahoe for almost 18 years with roughly 350 kids involved in its programs this season. Nationally, the organization is almost 35 years old with over 3,000 kids involved.
Over the past six years, South Lake Brewing Company and SOS Outreach have worked together to bring the Pray for Snow Film Festival to the community for a night of fun, community-centric camaraderie.
“On top of creating this really awesome partnership with South Lake Brewing, we have gotten to meet lots of people that have gotten involved in our programs,” said Morgan Edwards, South Lake Program Manager at SOS Outreach. “Year over year, we raise more money for the kids, all the funds that we raise go directly back to the kids in our program, and I think it’s become a really well-known event.”
Films, ranging from six minutes to 25 minutes, will be shown on South Lake Brewing’s projector screen and upgraded AV system. Two films will feature South Lake Tahoe’s Hewitt-Demeyer as she showcases her renowned backcountry skills along with stories of resilience, adventure and healing. Additionally, folks will watch films highlighting a variety of legendary ski and snowboarding athletes doing what they do best – shredding.
The list of films include:
Full Circle feat. Claire Hewitt-Demeyer
Dunes to Descents feat. Claire Hewitt-Demeyer
Ripple feat. Britta Winans & Delila Quinn
Thank You For Playing feat. Carson Sharp
Low Tide by Zero G Films
A Luxurious Experience feat. Dylan Siggers
Uncle Timmy feat. Timm Schröde
Refreshments will be available for purchase, including a variety of beers on tap, seltzers, and nonalcoholic beverages. If you’re hungry, South Lake Brewing Co.’s food truck will be serving it up throughout the event, offering delicious smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings and more.
Raffles will take place throughout the event with multiple rounds of drawings for people to win some awesome snowboards and gear. Grand prize winners don’t have to be present to win.
The Pray for Snow Film Festival and Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, November 14 starting at 6 p.m. at South Lake Brewing Company. Tickets to the event are $18 and ticket proceeds benefit both SOS Outreach and the films’ athletes.
Because the event sells out every year, attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets and secure your seats as soon as possible. Tickets will also be available at the door.
“I think a lot of people look forward to coming every single year,” added Brown. “We love to continue to get those same regulars and hopefully continue to grow [the event] and get some new folks in here as well.”
The Pray for Snow Film Festival and Fundraiser is for ages 21 and older, and attendees are asked to leave their dogs at home for the event.
To purchase tickets, go to https://www.southlakebeer.com/. To learn more about SOS Outreach, visit https://sosoutreach.org/.
South Lake Brewing Company is located at 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
