CARNELIAN BAY, Calif. - Tickets to the 39th Annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance Wooden Boat Show are available online at http://www.laketahoeconcours.com.
Make reservations for this year's show, which takes place Aug. 12 to 13 at Sierra Boat Company Marina in Carnelian Bay.
Show tickets
Show tickets may be purchased for one or two days allowing access along the docks at the Sierra Boat Company where you'll enjoy festivities, food, music, vendors and, of course, up-close and personal views of some of the most historic and classic wooden boats in the nation. Single day passes are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. Two-day passes are $35 in advance and $40 at the gate. Children under 12 are free.
Awards barbecue
With a backdrop like no other surrounded by premiere Concours boats and the splendor of Lake Tahoe, join exhibitors, judges and guests for a Korbel Champagne barbecue catered by Men Wielding Fire. The presentation of 2011 Concours d' Elegance awards will be held at the Sierra Boat Company marina courtyard beginning at 6 p.m. on Aug. 12. Adult tickets are $50, children 6 to 12 are $25, and children under 6 are free.
Opening Night Gala
Don't miss this traditional kick-off event held at the West Shore Café at 6 p.m. on Aug. 11. Enjoy wine, elegant food, music and the stories behind the boats and their owners. Tickets are $135 and are limited to the first 200 people, so don't wait to secure your spot. Additional details and theme for the Gala will be announced closer to show dates. Continue to check show the Web site for up-to-date information.
Ladies' Luncheon & Fashion Show
All ladies are welcome to an afternoon with fellow boat exhibitors and friends to enjoy light beverages and a catered lunch while enjoying some of the hottest fashions from Sports Tahoe. Tickets are $55 and the event will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Aug. 14. Each year's luncheon is hosted at a fabulous locale in Lake Tahoe.
Men's Grill Turner Playtime
The tradition continues as late friend and Tahoe Yacht Club Staff Commodore Howard Turner is honored at the Men's Grill Playtime beginning at noon on Aug. 14. Tickets to this relaxed afternoon along the lakefront lawn are $45 and include a hosted bar and catered barbecue lunch by Melanie Jackson.
Visit http://www.laketahoeconcours.com/ for additional information on all ticket sales and event details. Additional information on sponsorship packages, participant entries, and scheduled entertainment are available online.
