Memorial Day marks the kick off of the summer season in Tahoe, and the West Shore Association hosts a weekend full of events to commemorate the start of the boating season with Opening Day on the Lake from May 27 to 31.
This five-day extravaganza features everything from barbecues and deck opening parties to museum and historic site tours, open houses and the much-anticipated Sea Plane Splash In, an event enjoyed from the beach or on your boat. For details, visit www.tahoewestshoreassoc.com.
May 27: Tonight features the kick off of the Tahoe Maritime Museum’s lecture series featuring a presentation on sea planes and the significance on Lake Tahoe history with Lou Reinkens and fellow aviation enthusiasts at 5 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults and free for children under 12. Call (530) 525-9253.
May 28: The day kicks off with the annual West Shore Clean up from 8 a.m. to noon starting from the Homewood North Lodge, followed by a Deck Opening Party at Sunnyside Resort from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a live band and raffle from 2 to 6 p.m. Chamber’s Landing hosts its annual Pier Opening Party from 5 p.m. to closing. Both restaurants offer options to pull your boat up for a bite to eat or a drink, with limited space at Sunnyside.
May 29-31: Tahoma Meadows Bed & Breakfast hosts a reservation-only breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. each day. Call (530) 525-1553.
Everyone can enjoy tours of the Ehrman Mansion at Sugar Pine Point State Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and at Vikingsholm Castle at Emerald Bay State Park from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. JMA/Homewood Mountain Resort hosts an Open House at the Preview Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. And, the Tahoe Maritime Museum hosts a guided tour at 2 p.m. free with admission for $5 or free for members and kids under 12 on Saturday and Sunday.
Obexer’s General Store hosts a Grand Opening Barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and the Bridgetender hosts its Patio Opening Party at 4 p.m. on Saturday.
May 30: Sunnyside starts the day with a Standup Paddleboard Relay Race at 9 a.m. to benefit Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships. Register at 8 a.m. for $25 per person or $10 for kids under 12.
Swiss Lakewood hosts a Wine Dinner featuring wines from John and Lane Giguiere from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Call (530) 525-5211 for reservations.
May 31: The Pre Splash-In Breakfast is from 7 to 10 a.m. at Obexer’s General Store, followed by a reservation-only breakfast at Tahoma Meadows B&B from 8 to 10 a.m. Call (530) 525-1553. Rideout Community Center hosts an Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be a free Standup Paddleboarding demo from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at Obexer’s Marina, with the Mike Brown Seaplane Splash-In from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by the Fly-In Barbecue at Obexer’s General Store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fly By Finale is from 1 to 1:30 p.m. from Obexer’s.
