Sample the Sierra

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Sample the Sierra, Lake Tahoe's largest farm-to-fork festival, brings together local chefs/restaurants with neighboring growers/producers to turn out scrumptious samples craftily paired with the appropriate wine or brew. TahoeChamber, the LTVA, El Dorado County, and the City of South Lake Tahoe present “Sample the Sierra,” a cooperative effort to increase awareness of the region’s bounty, heritage

, culture and activities through a farm-to-fork event featuring tastings from the Sierra Nevada’s best chefs and restaurants--all created with local produce, and paired with tastings from local wineries and breweries. Please contact TahoeChamber at 775.588.1728 for more information.

09/08/2025

A huge thank you to our incredible sponsors, vendors, artisans, musicians, volunteers, and every single attendee who made this year’s Sample the Sierra such a success! ✨

We were blown away by the turnout and so grateful for the kind words and energy you brought to a beautiful September Saturday. From smiling faces to full bellies (and hopefully full hearts, too), this celebration wouldn’t be what it is without you. 💛

09/05/2025

Throwing it back to last year’s Sample the Sierra magic—who’s ready to do it all again tomorrow?

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 6 from 12–4 PM as Bijou Community Park transforms into Tahoe’s ultimate celebration of food, drinks, music, artisans, and community. 🍷🍴

👉 40+ food & beverage vendors with curated pairings (think Fox & Hound x Tahoe Blue Vodka, Toulouse x E16 Winery, The Cork & More x Frankie’s Tahoe, and more!)
👉 30+ local artisans with handcrafted goods to shop & explore 🛍️
👉 Live music by The Imposters 🎶
👉 Family fun with free admission for kids under 9 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Every ticket includes unlimited tastings, a commemorative bag, a branded glass, and a sustainable towel. 🌿

🎟️ Tickets are almost gone—secure yours now at SampleTheSierra.com and be part of Tahoe’s most flavorful tradition.

09/04/2025

✨ Know Before You Go – Sample the Sierra 2025 ✨

Tickets sell out every year—don’t wait to grab yours 👉 www.samplethesierra.com (in our bio)

Here’s what you need to know:
✔ What to Bring: Lawn chairs, picnic blankets & refillable water bottles (stations provided)
🚗 Getting Here: Park at LTCC with shuttle service, enjoy free bike valet, or catch a Lake Link ride
🎟 Entry: Have your photo ID + ticket confirmation (printed or digital) ready at check-in
🍴 More to Explore: Sip & Sample from 40+ food & beverage vendors, shop the Artisan Market & enjoy live music by The Imposters

09/03/2025

In case you missed it…here’s the FULL vendor lineup for Sample the Sierra 🙌🏼

Happening this Saturday!! Be sure to grab your tickets before they sell out (which happens every year!)

Tag your tasting buddy in the comments below and we’ll see you in a few days 🤗

09/01/2025

Taste Your Way Through Tahoe — On Us! 🍷🍴

We’re giving away 2 more free tickets to Sample the Sierra, Tahoe’s ultimate food, wine, and local makers festival.

✨ How to Enter:
1️⃣ Tag the friend you’d bring (each comment counts as another entry)
2️⃣ Share this post to your Story + tag + for a bonus entry. (If you have a private account and tag us on your story, we most likely won’t see it 🥲)

The more tags, the more chances to win — so rally your tasting partner and start tagging! 🥂

📅 Winner will be picked at random and announced Thursday, September 4th
📍 Sample the Sierra | Sept 6 | Bijou Community Park

This will be our last giveaway so make sure to enter for your chance to win! Sorry, but no refunds will be given to those who already purchased a ticket.

08/26/2025

Calling All Sample the Sierra AttendeeAlumni 🍷📸

We’ve seen your smiles, your sips, and your favorite bites over the years… now we want to see them again!

If you’ve attended Sample the Sierra in the past, share one of your favorite photos to your Feed and/or Story and tag + for your chance to win tickets for you and a friend to this year’s event! Have no fear If you don’t have a picture…borrow one of ours in this carousel.

Let’s relive the good times and get excited for what’s coming Sept 6! Bonus points if you tell us your favorite food or drink from the festival. 💛

🎟 One lucky winner will be drawn at random on Thursday to win two free tickets to this year’s festival!

08/22/2025

🥘✨ Tahoe’s tastiest day is two weeks away, and our Chamber members are ready to impress.

Here are a few of our Chamber members bringing the flavor to this year’s Sample the Sierra!

🍖 Fox & Hound Smokehouse Grill & Bar – Pulled pork + signature BBQ sauces

🍲 Toulouse – New Orleans gumbo + jambalaya

🍫🍤 California Conservation Corps – Chocolate Amaretto Mousse and Coctel de Camarones Estilo Mexicano

🍗🍰The Libation Lodge – Buffalo chicken sliders + citrus cheesecake cups

Beyond incredible food, these Chamber members are showcasing what makes our community strong: connection, collaboration, and creativity. By being part of the Tahoe Chamber, they gain opportunities to shine at signature events like Sample the Sierra and the Go Local Business Expo — while also accessing marketing exposure, advocacy, and professional growth.

Tickets are still available for Sample the Sierra! Grab yours in our link in bio before they sell out!

08/20/2025

First look at our most recent line-up of vendors for Sample the Sierra 👀

Who are you most excited to sample from first? 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

08/15/2025

🎉 And the Winner Is… 🎉

Congratulations to .mildner — you’ve officially won your way to Tahoe’s tastiest day! 🍷🍴

We can’t wait to see you (and your guest!) at Sample the Sierra on Saturday, September 6 for a day of local flavors, live music, and community fun under the Sierra sunshine. 🌞

A huge thank-you to everyone who entered — your foodie enthusiasm blew us away! Stay tuned for more ways to win and more delicious updates coming soon. OR grab your tickets in our link in bio before they sell out!

📍 Bijou Community Park | Sept 6 | 12–4 PM

08/13/2025

This year’s Sample the Sierra festival wouldn’t be possible without the support of our incredible sponsors. A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, the South Shore Tourism Improvement District (TID), and Lead Sponsor, Camelot Party Rentals, for making the guest experience unforgettable.

We’re also proud to recognize our key partners:

- Sierra Sotheby’s International Realty – Wine Glass Sponsor
- Tahoe Cruises – Plate Sponsor
- Nomadix – Napkin Sponsor, providing sustainable mini towels for every guest
- Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority – Festival Bag Sponsor

With additional support from South Tahoe Refuse, Folsom Times, and others, each guest will receive a commemorative festival bag complete with a branded tasting glass, compostable plate, and a reusable Nomadix towel. These thoughtful touches elevate the tasting experience while honoring our community’s shared commitment to sustainability.

08/11/2025

Win Your Way to Tahoe’s Tastiest Day 🍷🍴

Ready to eat, sip, and celebrate the best of the Sierra? Here’s your chance to score 2 free tickets to Sample the Sierra!

✨ How to Enter:

1️⃣ Tag a friend you’d bring along (each comment = another entry)

2️⃣ Share this post to your Story and tag us for a bonus chance to win

The more you tag, the better your odds — so grab your foodie crew and get tagging! The lucky winner will be picked at random and announced on Friday, August 15th .

📍 Sample the Sierra | Sept 6 | Bijou Community Park

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1201 Al Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA
96150

Website

http://www.samplethesierra.com/

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