August Events at Squaw Valley

Full line-up of summer events at Squaw Valley in August

[Olympic Valley, Calif.] August 1, 2012 – August brings an incredible variety of music, outdoor events and family festivals to Squaw Valley.  See below for a complete listing of events at Squaw Valley this August.

Thursday, August 2; 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Full Moon Party at High Camp
Enjoy a Full Moon Party on the top of the mountain on Thursday, August 2. Five DJs will be playing from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. under the bright summer moon. DJs include Zeb Early, Coop Da Loop, Aaron Pope, DJ Flook and DJ Mancub. Click here for more details.

Thursday, August 2; 8:30 p.m.
Free Outdoor Movie Series featuring “The Adventures of Tintin”
Snuggle up under the stars while enjoying “The Adventures of Tintin” on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended. Free outdoor movie nights are hosted every Thursday in July and August. Click here for details.

Friday, August 3; 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Free KT Tribute Concert Series featuring Mustache Harbor
Join Mustache Harbor for a Soft Rock Explosion the likes of which has not been seen since the days when Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Ace, Kenny Loggins and The Little River Band created AM Gold. This is one concert you won’t want to miss. Click here for more information on Mustache Harbor.

Saturday, August 4; 5:15 a.m. start
Tevis Cup 100m Horseback Ride
Watch as The world's best known and most difficult Equestrian Endurance Ride comes through Squaw Valley. Click here for more details.

Saturday, August 4; 9 a.m. start
Squaw Valley Mountain Run
Starting at the base of Squaw Valley (el. 6,200 feet) the runners, walkers and hikers climb the 3.6 mile mountain run to High Camp (el. 8,200 feet) where awards, raffle, music, light refreshments and beer are provided. Click here for details.

Friday, Aug. 3, Saturday, Aug. 4 & Sunday, Aug.5
Free Guided Hikes at High Camp
Squaw Valley offers free guided hikes on the upper mountain, held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The guided hikes, which last about one hour, leave from High Camp, elevation 8,200 feet, and travel across Squaw Valley’s mountaintop meadow. Squaw’s guided hikes are completely free with the purchase of an Aerial Tram ticket to High Camp. Click here fore details.

Saturday, August 4; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Live Music at High Camp Featuring Free Peoples
A Saturday afternoon at High Camp just got better. Now guests can experience great live music while enjoying the mountaintop pool and getting a delicious bite to eat. The high altitude concert will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, August 5; 10:40 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Hike with a Naturalist (Free Guided Hike)
Enjoy a free naturalist hike starting from Squaw Valley's High Camp and focusing on birds, geology, and wildflowers. TINS co-founder Will Richardson will lead the hike, pointing out native wildlife and natural history along the hike. Click here for details.   

Tuesday, August 7; 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bluesday Concert with Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers
Enjoy a free Bluesday concert with Jimmy Thackery who is sure to bring an intense volley of rockin' blues guitar guaranteed to leave crowds emotionally spent. Get $10 off tram tickets all day and enjoy great deals on food and drinks in The Village during the concert. Click here for more details.

Thursday, August 9; 8:30 p.m.
Free Outdoor Movie Series featuring “Captain America: The First Avenger”
Snuggle up under the stars while enjoying “Captain America: The First Avenger” on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended. Free outdoor movie nights are hosted every Thursday in July and August. Click here for details.    

Saturday, August 11 & Sunday, August 12; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
11th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest
Enjoy cold brews and hot music as some of the most recognized jazz and funk favorites perform under the peaks of Squaw Valley for the Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest.  Festival goers can listen to continuous live music on two stages while sampling the offerings of more than 20 breweries. Festival is open to all ages and well behaved dogs are welcome on a leash. Beers are available for $4 and entry fee is $5. All proceeds benefit Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Click here for details.

Friday, Aug. 10, Saturday, Aug. 11 & Sunday, Aug. 12
Free Guided Hikes at High Camp
Squaw Valley offers free guided hikes on the upper mountain, held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The guided hikes, which last about one hour, leave from High Camp, elevation 8,200 feet, and travel across Squaw Valley’s mountaintop meadow. Squaw’s guided hikes are completely free with the purchase of an Aerial Tram ticket to High Camp. Click here fore details.

Monday, August 16; 4:20 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Tram upload
Perseid Meteor Shower Campout at High Camp
Friends and families can camp under the stars Monday, August 13 and watch the night sky light-up during the Perseid Meteor Shower at the best viewing location in Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley's Perseid Meteor Shower Campout will take place at High Camp at elevation 8200 feet, where guests watch the spectacular meteor shower and enjoy amazing views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada. Click here for details.  

Thursday, August 16; 8:30 p.m.
Free Outdoor Movie Series featuring “Happy Feet Two”
Snuggle up under the stars while enjoying “Happy Feet Two” on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended. Free outdoor movie nights are hosted every Thursday in July and August. Click here for details. 

Friday, Aug. 17, Saturday, Aug. 18 & Sunday, Aug. 19
Free Guided Hikes at High Camp
Squaw Valley offers free guided hikes on the upper mountain, held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The guided hikes, which last about one hour, leave from High Camp, elevation 8,200 feet, and travel across Squaw Valley’s mountaintop meadow. Squaw’s guided hikes are completely free with the purchase of an Aerial Tram ticket to High Camp. Click here fore details.

Tuesday, August 21; 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bluesday Concert with Kenny Neal
Enjoy a free Bluesday concert with Kenny Neal, a modern swamp blues master and multi-instrumentalist who draws musically from the sizzling sounds of his native Louisiana. Get $10 off tram tickets all day and enjoy great deals on food and drinks in The Village during the concert. Click here for more details.

Thursday, August 23; 8:30 p.m.
Free Outdoor Movie Series featuring “Transformers: Dark of the Moon”
Snuggle up under the stars while enjoying “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended. Free outdoor movie nights are hosted every Thursday in July and August. Click here for details. 

Friday, Aug. 24, Saturday, Aug. 25 & Sunday, Aug. 26
Free Guided Hikes at High Camp
Squaw Valley offers free guided hikes on the upper mountain, held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The guided hikes, which last about one hour, leave from High Camp, elevation 8,200 feet, and travel across Squaw Valley’s mountaintop meadow. Squaw’s guided hikes are completely free with the purchase of an Aerial Tram ticket to High Camp. Click here fore details.

Saturday, August 25 & Sunday, August 26; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Peaks and Paws
Spend a weekend of fun with your pet and enjoy art, wine and beer tastings, outdoor activities, barbecues and continuous live bluegrass.  This year Squaw is proud to announce a greatly expanded music lineup, with some of the nation’s best bluegrass bands. Everyone will be howling along as the sun sets on the peaks of Squaw Valley. Entry donation $5. Wine tasting ticket $25 per day, includes a commemorative glass.  Beer will be available from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., $4 per beer. All proceeds benefit Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Click here for details.
Saturday, August 25; 11 a.m. start
Mutt Strut Fun Run
Prior to the kick-off of Squaw’s pet-friendly Peaks and Paws Festival, pet lovers can enjoy a quick 3K around Squaw’s base area with their furry friends. $5 registration. All profits benefit the Truckee Tahoe Humane Society. Distance: 3K. Dogs welcome. Click here for details.

Saturday, August 25; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Live Music at High Camp Featuring Lonesome Locomotive
A Saturday afternoon at High Camp just got better. Now guests can experience great live music while enjoying the mountaintop pool and getting a delicious bite to eat. The high altitude concert will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, August 28; 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Bluesday Concert with The Blues Monsters & Friends
Enjoy a free Bluesday concert with The Blues Monsters & Friends, as they play a tribute to fallen legends including Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins and Etta James. Get $10 off tram tickets all day and enjoy great deals on food and drinks in The Village during the concert. Click here for more details.

Thursday, August 30; 8:30 p.m.
Free Outdoor Movie Series featuring “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
Snuggle up under the stars while enjoying “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended. Free outdoor movie nights are hosted every Thursday in July and August. Click here for details.    

Friday, Aug. 31, Saturday, Sept. 1 & Sunday, Sept. 2
Free Guided Hikes at High Camp
Squaw Valley offers free guided hikes on the upper mountain, held Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. The guided hikes, which last about one hour, leave from High Camp, elevation 8,200 feet, and travel across Squaw Valley’s mountaintop meadow. Squaw’s guided hikes are completely free with the purchase of an Aerial Tram ticket to High Camp. Click here fore details.