From April 5 to April 7, WinterWonderGrass returns to the valley for three days of bluegrass and beer. If you’ve attended this festival before, you know how much fun this weekend can be at Palisades Tahoe. If you’re just here to ski, there are still some special bluegrass surprises for you: We have several FREE shows going on around the mountain throughout the weekend. We’ve compiled everything you need to know to help you travel safely and responsibly, from parking to transportation to other activities. We hope you have a great time!
Festival Information & Free Shows
Experience three days of live bluegrass and acoustic music against the stunning backdrop of our snow-covered slopes! There are tons of ways to see live music from April 4th through April 7th. Remember, WinterWonderGrass itself is a great family-friendly event. Reminder: Kids 3-12 will need tickets this year! Price is $20.
| DATE | TIME | DETAILS |
| Thursday, April 4th | 2-5pm | Boot Juice playing at The Auld Dubliner |
| Friday, April 5th | 12-2pm | FREE Pickin’ In The Plaza show Dust In My Coffee playing in The Village at Palisades Tahoe |
| Friday, April 5 | 2-11pm | WinterWonderGrass Day 1 |
| Saturday, April 6th | 11am-1pm | On Mountain Jams Boot Juice will be playing at top of Gold Coast Funitel Valid lift ticket, pack, or pass required to attend. |
| Saturday, April 6th | 12-2pm | FREE Pickin’ In The Plaza show Red Dirt Ruckus playing in The Village at Palisades Tahoe |
| Saturday, April 6th | 2-11pm | WinterWonderGrass Day 2 |
| Sunday, April 7th | 11am-1pm | On Mountain Jams Caltucky will be playing at top of Gold Coast Funitel Valid lift ticket, pack, or pass required to attend. |
| Sunday, April 7th | 12-2pm | FREE Pickin’ In The Plaza show **Surprise Artist** playing in The Village at Palisades Tahoe |
Helpful Links
- A full lineup and event schedule can be found here.
- The venue map can be found here.
- Get your lift tickets for the weekend here if you plan to ski.
Special Ticketed Events
Grass After Dark
The magic pours into the community following the festival each night! Stroll over from the festival site to Plaza Bar or Olympic Village Entertainment Center. Enjoy performances by WinterWonderGrass all-stars and surprise guests all weekend long. Special tickets are required. This year’s Late Night acts include:
- Sam Grisman Project + Pickin’ on the Dead at Olympic Village Entertainment Center (Friday)
- Shadowgrass & Clay Street Unit at Plaza Bar (Friday)
- The Infamous Stringdusters + Broken Compass Bluegrass at Olympic Village Entertainment Center (Saturday)
- An Evening with The Kitchen Dwellers at Plaza Bar (Saturday)
- Andy Frasco & The U.N. and Pixie & The Partygrass Boys at Olympic Village Entertainment Center (Sunday)
Thursday Night Castoro Tram to Table Dinner: The Lil Smokies
Ride the Aerial Tram up to High Camp for breathtaking views of the mountains with Lake Tahoe on the horizon. This intimate gathering features 2 sets of music from The Lil Smokies, bringing together the artists and friends of WinterWonderGrass over local food & drink. Get your tickets today!
Parking
A portion of the parking at Palisades Tahoe is dedicated to the festival grounds, meaning that there will be less on-site parking available throughout the weekend. Here are some tips to help you navigate:
- Carpool: There are 800 spots in our A Lot designated specifically for carpools with 3+ passengers. Follow signage at the top of Olympic Valley Road to get a spot in this premium lot. Thank you for helping to reduce the amount of traffic on the road! Motorcycles and 2-passenger cars are also welcome to park in this area.
- Oversize Vehicles & RVs: WinterWonderGrass sold a limited number of RV Parking passes. Those are now sold out. We kindly ask that you respect the local neighbors. Please refrain from any after-partying in our parking lots. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am with no music, generators, etc. If we are called for disturbances, you will be directed to leave immediately and your festival wristband will be forfeited.
- Overnight Parking: Overnight parking is not allowed in our lots overnight, per county regulations.
Transportation
- Take Mountaineer for FREE: The Mountaineer is an on-demand shuttle service in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, with evening service between valleys. Simply download the app, select where you’d like to go, and get door-to-door service. Full Mountaineer Details.
- If you want to go to Alpine, use the Base to Base Gondola: The Gondola runs daily from 9am-4pm, weather and conditions permitting. You need a valid lift ticket or sightseeing ticket in order to ride. After hours, you can use the Mountaineer shuttle.
- Use the FREE TART bus: Free Tahoe Area Regional Transit buses run on an hourly schedule between the resort and both Tahoe City and Truckee. These buses run between 7am and 5:30pm, so they are a great option for getting to the resort at the start of your day.
- Late Night WinterWonderBus: The Tahoe City bus will stop at the festival grounds, River Ranch, and the Tahoe City Transit Center. The Truckee bus will go directly to the Truckee Train Depot. Buses will run between 11pm and 2am.
It’s Also Learn To Ski & Ride Weekend!
April 6th and 7th are specially dedicated to learning how to ski or snowboard. On both April 6th and 7th, this special is offered for adults and children ages 3 and up. This program is designed for first-time skiers or snowboarders. For just $109, you will get:
- A two-and-a-half-hour half-day beginner lesson
- Rental equipment
- A limited beginner lift ticket
- Offered at all Adults and Kids schools locations
