South Lake Tahoe steals the spotlight this summer with non-stop action and events to keep you hopping all season long. Do yourself a favor and bookmark this article or save it in your mytahoe account for later, because you're going to need it if you don't want to miss anything this summer!

Here's the line-up:
• June 20-22, The Fourth Annual Opening Days Lake Tahoe
Spotlight events include a free Block Party along Highway 50 with three stages of live music; the Miss Hawaiian Tropic Northern Nevada State Finals; a skateboarding contest; a freestyle motocross jumping exhibition; Flying Elvi – lots of Elvis Presleys – sky dive team, a Disney-themed boat parade; the Great Lake Tahoe Sternwheeler Race; custom Harley Davidson and hot rod car displays; food vendors; headliner entertainment and the combination of 24-hour indoor and outdoor activities. Information at www.BlueLakeTahoe.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

• June 28-29, Blue Lake Tahoe Geocaching Treasure Hunt
Nearly 100 prizes will be stashed throughout the area waiting to be stalked by an anticipated 500 ambitious GPS-wielding trackers. The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority will offer a variety of prizes to reflect the unique nature of the area such as certificates to popular Tahoe restaurants, concerts, festival tickets, boat cruises, overnight accommodations, rounds of golf, bowling, ice skating and various local activities. Information at www.BlueLakeTahoe.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

• June 28, 19th Annual Lake in the Sky Air Show
Featuring stunt aviator performers and military aircraft fly-bys, as well as displays of Apache and Blackhawk helicopters, an F-18 Super Hornet and an MV22 Osprey aircraft, the South Lake Tahoe Airport celebrate its 50th anniversary with many of the world’s top aircraft and aerobatics performers, including one of the World’s youngest female pilots. Admission is free with a $10 parking fee or $2 for walk-ins. Information at www.laketahoeairport.com or (530) 541-4082.

• July 4, Lights on the Lake
Named the largest “pyro” show in the West by America Online’s City Guide, the American Pyrotechnics Association rates South Shore’s spectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration one of the Top 5 displays in the nation. Enjoy the company of more than 100,000 who show up to watch the fantastic disply synchronized to music broadcast on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. South Shore’s sandy beaches offer ideal viewing as do the M.S. Dixie II and Tahoe Queen paddle wheelers. Information at www.BlueLakeTahoe.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

• July 8-13, American Century Celebrity Golf Championship
With the field of luminaries the brightest in its 19 year history, the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course is expected to set new attendance records. Stars expected inclue Brett Favre, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Ray Romano, Dan Marino, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Mario Lemieux, Aidan Quinn, Ben Roethlisberger, Michael Strahan, Dale Jarrett and Chuck Liddell. They will be chasing their portion of the $600,000 purse for charity. Information at www.tahoecelebritygolf.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

• July 12-13, 7th Annual Lake Tahoe Festival of Fine Arts
Tahoe Art Project presents the 7th Annual Lake Tahoe Festival of Fine Arts, an outdoor fine arts show featuring photography, ceramics, watercolor, oil, acrylic and pastel paintings, drawings, glass, wearable art, mixed media, woodwork and sculpture and more. All the proceeds benefit the art programs local schools and community arts programs. Information at www.tahoeartsproject.org or (530) 542-3632.

• Aug. 6, 14 & 17, Shakespeare on the Lawn
The summer festival of performing arts at the Valhalla, part of the Tallac Historic Site, will highlight Shakespeare on the Lawn: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Aug. 6; Men of Worth Celtic Concert, Aug. 14, and “Reggae Sunday”, Aug. 17. Throughout the summer, Valhalla is the venue for local artists, comedians, poetry readers and actors. Information and full schedule of events at www.valhallatahoe.com or (530) 541-4975.

• Aug. 31, Labor Day Fireworks
Not only does South Lake Tahoe have a magnificent display of fireworks for the 4th of July, but the area puts on an impressive show for Labor Day as well. The Labor Day Fireworks on Aug. 31 light up the sky once the sun goes down with the simultaneous music broadcast on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL-AM 1490. Information at www.BlueLakeTahoe.com or (800) AT-TAHOE.

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Summer Concert Schedule
There's so much more do to after the sun goes down. Get a feel for who'll be performing in South Lake Tahoe this summer.

• At MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
The MontBleu Theatre hosts a notable line-up this season, including Smokey Robinson, June 21; Eddie Money, July 5; America, July 19; Doobie Brothers, July 26; Dana Carvey, Aug. 2; Boz Scaggs, Aug. 9; Paul Rodriguez, Aug. 16; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Aug. 23; and The Neville Brothers, Sept. 6. Information on artists, ticket sales and new entertainment announced throughout summer: www.montbleuresort.com or (888) 829-7630.

• Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
The South Shore Room will be full of talent this summer with Chubby Checker, July 6; Flogging Molly, July 18; and The Yardbirds, July 19. Information on artists, ticket sales and new entertainment announced throughout summer visit www.TotalRewardsTahoe.com or (800) HARRAHS.

• Harveys Resort & Casino
The 2008 Harveys Outdoor Summer Concert Series combines superb entertainment with mountain fresh air and spectacular views. This summer’s line-up includes Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, June 28; Journey, Heart & Cheap Trick, July 12; James Taylor, July 26; Toby Keith - Biggest Baddest Tour, July 27; Steely Dan, Aug. 2; Sammy Hagar & The Wabos, Aug. 9; Alan Jackson, Aug. 15; Sheryl Crow with James Blunt, Aug. 23; and Luis Miguel, Sept. 7. Information on artists, ticket sales and new entertainment announced throughout summer visit www.TotalRewardsTahoe.com or (800) HARVEYS.