Are you ready for some good vibes and groovy tunes? Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival at Palisades Tahoe is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to share the good times with you. To ensure you have an unforgettable experience, here are some tips and inside information so that you can make the most of the festival and have a smooth experience:
Check The Schedule In Advance
Festival & Box Office Hours
Gates
- Saturday: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday: 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
Box Office
- Friday: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm for wristband pick-up only (all guest must be present to receive wristbands)
- Saturday: 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:30 am – 10:00 pm
Food & Craft Vendors
Stay Hydrated
It is going to be moderately warm this weekend, with temps ranging from the 80s to the low 50s expected. Make sure to bring layers for the cooler night-time temps. Dancing can be energy-consuming, and you’ll also be at a high elevation, so remember to stay hydrated throughout the event. We will have water stations available, so bring your refillable water bottles to quench your thirst.
Carpool and Use Public Transportation
Lake Tahoe Reggae Fest is a large, popular event. We will be closing some of our parking lots to accommodate the festival grounds, which means our parking capacity will be reduced. Please carpool or use public transportation to help reduce traffic congestion. There is no overnight parking, please plan accordingly!
- Take the FREE local TART bus.
- Use TART Connect, a free app-based shuttle service that runs between Olympic Valley, Tahoe City, and other lakeside areas.
- Check out the free Mountaineer for travel within Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows
Ride Your Bike
Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival offers a free Bike/ Skate Valet! Event staff will be on-hand to watch your bike or skateboard during the concert. Remember to bring lights for yourself and your bike for when the event ends at 10:00 pm (well past sunset).
Know What You Can and Can’t Bring
REQUIRED:
- Proof of ticket purchased
- Credit/Debit card and/or cash
- Government-issued photo I.D.
- Positive vibes & big sunny smiles
PERMITTED ITEMS:
- Clear bag
- One empty water bottle or empty, camel bag
- Blankets
- Dancing shoes, hula hoops, rings on your fingers & bells on your shoes
- Non-aerosol sunscreen
- Strollers
- Bicycles & skateboards can be brought to our bike valet
- Non-professional, point & shoot cameras (attached lenses must be smaller than 2 inches)
- Medical devices (medication coolers, walkers, etc)
- Breast feeding devices & accessories
- Diaper bags
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- NO weapons, knives, pepper spray, fireworks, explosives, butane
- NO alcohol or illegal substances
- NO drones, UAV, UFOs or aircraft
- NO pets (exception is legitimate service animals as covered by law)
- NO chairs, tents, pop-ups, canopies or umbrellas
- NO backpacks (large or framed), purses, bags larger than 14″ x 14″
- NO squirt guns
- NO wagons
- NO low back chairs
- NO laser pens or similar focused light devices
- NO cameras with detachable lenses
- NO selfie-sticks, GoPros, tripods
- NO chains, chain wallets, or spiked jewelry
- NO spray paint or large markers
- NO glass containers
- NO outside beverages (exception is milk/formula for babies)
- NO outside food (reasonably-priced food is available inside the festival including vegan/vegetarian/gluten-free/dairy-free options)
- NO coolers of any size
- NO illegal or unauthorized vendors
- NO unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, and promotional materials (including stickers, vending items, etc)
- NO negative vibes – You’re at Lake Tahoe Reggae!
Store Your Belongings
Reserve a locker in advance so that you don’t have to worry about carrying your things around. Lockers come equipped with a universal phone charger. They are 8x12x18, leaving you plenty of space for backpacks or purses. Rentals are good for single-day or full-weekend use. RESERVE NOW.
No Overnight Parking
Per county regulations, we do not allow overnight parking in our lots. Even if you have a contained camper, trailer, or van, we cannot allow camping. Please expect to be out of our lots by 1:00 am. If you find that you are inebriated or otherwise unable to drive home, you can contact security for assistance.
Capture The Moment
Lake Tahoe Reggae Fest at Palisades Tahoe is going to be filled with unforgettable moments. Don’t forget to tag both Palisades Tahoe (@palisadestahoe) and Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival (@laketahoereggaefestival) when you share your favorite photos and experiences of the festival’s magical memories.
Respect The Venue and Each Other
We want everyone to have an incredible time, so let’s create a welcoming and respectful atmosphere. Follow the festival guidelines, be mindful of your fellow festival-goers, and enjoy the music and festivities responsibly.
We can’t wait to see you at Reggae Fest at Palisades Tahoe, where the positive vibes, infectious rhythm, and good times will be in full swing. Let’s come together, dance, and celebrate the magic of reggae music amidst the beauty of the mountains.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that Palisades Tahoe in the Olympic Valley, is within the traditional, ancestral territories and homelands of the waší·šiw (Washoe people – the people from here). The waší·šiw are the aboriginal stewards of the land in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin since the beginning of time and as a sovereign nation the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, as it is known today, continues to advocate for the protection and preservation of waší·šiw ?ítde? (the Washoe peoples homelands). To recognize the ancestral lands that we work upon is an important step in honoring the people who have called the Lake Tahoe Basin home from time immemorial and acknowledging their continued presence today. Consistent with our values of community and inclusion, we have a responsibility to acknowledge, honor and make visible those whose land we work upon. We are grateful for the opportunity to host community gatherings here. As we acknowledge the Lake Tahoe Basin as the homeland of the waší·šiw, we ask that you, as visitors, treat this place with the same respect as those who walked before you.
We encourage you to learn more about the Washoe people in their own words by visiting their website washoe tribe.us. A brief summary of Washoe history can be found here and a more detailed summary here.
