Friday, Feb. 29
Kick Off Celebration for Snow Festival, 6-7:30 p.m.
Fireworks, parties and the coronation of the Snow Festival Queen is all happening in the Events Plaza at Squaw Valley during Kick Off Celebration 2008. As night falls, catch laser displays, a torchlight parade and DJ music on the deck featuring Space Cowboys and the Unimog.

Sunday, March 2
Tails by the Lake Doggie Agility Course, registration 11:30 a.m.; event Noon
K9 competitors maneuver through snow-made fire hydrants, a snow tunnel and jump bone-shaped hurdles before sliding to the finish on a snowy ramp in this crazy canine contest. Prizes awarded to first through third. Proceeds to benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Gift bags to all participants from Tails by the Lake. $10 entry fee.

Check out the videos below to see a Dog Agility demonstration and to learn more about Tails by the Lake





Friday, March 7
Tricycle Races, 2 p.m.
Be a kid again and pedal through the cobblestone streets of The Village at Squaw on a giant-sized tricycle. Best times win! Free to enter.

Check out the video below to see last year’s Tricycle race at The Village at Squaw



Mamasake Extreme Food Challenge, register 4 p.m.; event 4:30 p.m.
Can you take the heat? Find out who can at this year's improved extreme foods challenge. Celebrity judges, giveaways and Master of Ceremony add to the festivities.

Check out the video below to the winners of the Mamasake sushi and wasabi eating contests





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