Tahoe Paddle Fest will showcase indigenous and non-motorized watercraft from around the world, on the shores of awe-inspiring Lake Tahoe, in a fun and engaging celebration of native crafts, arts & culture. The Tahoe Paddle Fest hopes to encourage children and adults to safely participate in healthy and sustainable outdoor activities and to connect with traditions of past while embracing the future.

The Tahoe Paddle Fest (TPF) will be annual weekend-long celebration of non-motorized watercraft, consisting of watercraft demonstrations, competitive paddling events, workshops and exhibitions featuring indigenous boat building and crafts, and an exhibition with vendors, food, music & entertainment. The event will embrace the cultural and competitive role of watercraft in indigenous cultures as well as modern times, from dugout canoes to standup surf paddling and outrigger racing. We will also promote safe boating and the importance of checking all watercraft for invasive mussels that could destroy Tahoe’s sensitive ecosystem.

Where: El Dorado Beach, South Lake Tahoe, CA

When: August 1st and 2nd, 9-5pm on both Saturday and Sunday

What: Demos, entertainment and events are all FREE! (except beer/wine tasting at Picchetti's Winery next door)

Indigenous Art and Activities: Come join our local indigenous tribes, including the Washoe Tribe of California and Nevada. We will be building miniature tule boats on the beach, playing music and displaying crafts and items for sale which benefit our tribes and local vendors.

Tom "Pohaku" Stone will be our guest speaker and will be shaping cedar boards on the beach!

Yoga: Start the day off right, with Free Yoga on the beach from 9-10 on Sat. and Sun.

Demos: All Day Long, starting at 10 from local vendors
Buy a new or used boat or gear from our vendors!

Demos: Don't miss this killer raffle! Items will include:

• One of a kind Tom Stone Cedar Board (shaped during the event)
• Hotel stays at Embassy Suites Tahoe (2)
• Embassy Suites Hotel Room in San Francisco
• Embassy Suites Hotel Room in Florida
• Alpen Sierra Coffee, Gift Basket and Prepaid drink card
• Green products for your home or retail store
• Much more!

Getting there:
BlueGo public transit (BlueGo.org to arrange them to pick you AND your boat up at your home or hotel in South Shore!)
Biking (it's on the trail and we're working on a BIKE VALET for you!)
Parking (last choice): Limited parking onsite or at Al Tahoe BLVD and Hwy 50 (Rite Aid Parking Lot)

Staying: 968 Park Resort is offering 20% off to Paddle Fest-ers with the coupon code: PADDLE. This green hotel is constructed of salvaged wood and has tons of sustainable features.

Also please check out Camp Richardson (South Lake Tahoe) on July 25-26 for the Washoe Tribe's annual celebration of Native Arts, Crafts & Music! (and killer Indian Tacos)

Thanks to our sponsors! Email Us for sponsorship info or to become an exhibitor!

Don't forget to inspect your watercraft for invasive species like the quagga mussel and bring your boat CLEAN, DRAINED and DRY to El Dorado Beach. Here's some extra info from TRPA and RCD. Inspections will be FREE and YOU can learn how to PROTECT OUR BEAUTIFUL LAKE!

Mahalo Nui Loa ~ Pete & John, your local Tahoe Paddle Fest organizers