VanWood Festival Kirkwood Mountain Resort

@ VanWood Tahoe, hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe in partnership with Kirkwood Mountain Resort and EpicPromise, is excited to announce a featured live music experience as part of its inaugural festival lineup. VanWood Tahoe, April 10-12, 2026, is the first-ever three-day spring ski, snowboard, and camping festival in the Sierra. The event combines outdoor adventure with community-driven experiences, including camping, skiing, and snowboarding, social activities, and live entertainment. Saturday will feature a FREE performance from Scott Pemberton O Theory, known for their high-energy fusion of funk, rock, and psychedelic sounds, with special guest musician Cliff Porter of Jelly Bread joining on drums. This performance brings a dynamic and immersive live music element to VanWood, enhancing the weekend’s celebration of mountain culture, community, and springtime in the Sierra. This will be the only opportunity to see Scott Pemberton O Theory perform in the Tahoe region this year. The show will take place in Kirkwood Village, kicking off at 10 am with an opening set from DJ Palmer. For the complete weekend schedule, visit www.VanWoodTahoe.com.  VanWood includes gatherings in the Village, on-mountain experiences, and evening programming. Highlights: a Karaoke Party at the Cornice, Yoga, Games, DJs, the VanWood Mini Tahoe Brewfest, and a sunset shred session. Local Anthology will perform on Saturday at 6 pm following an opening set by DJ Gabe Gavilenes in the Red Cliffs Lodge. All activities are FREE and open to the public, except for the Mini Tahoe Brewfest, where guests will have access to unlimited samples from 4-8 pm. VanWood offers a schedule of curated activities that capture the spirit of the season and community: Camping Experiences: Attendees are invited to reserve campsites at Kirkwood’s Red Cliffs areas, creating a vibrant mountain camping atmosphere. Tickets and campsites are currently available, and early reservations are encouraged. Campsites are expected to sell quickly, and once they are gone, no additional camping inventory will be released. Securing a campsite now is the best way to guarantee participation in the full VanWood weekend experience. Spring Skiing & Riding: Festival participants can take advantage of prime spring conditions on the slopes throughout the weekend. Lift tickets must be purchased directly from Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Slush Pond Skimming & Sunset Session: Classic spring ski festival highlights such as pond skimming and an extended sunset shred session are featured on the event calendar. Live Music & Nighttime Entertainment: DJs and evening bands will provide live music and entertainment throughout the weekend. VanWood Mini Brewfest: Enjoy samples from a curated lineup of breweries in an intimate lodge setting. It’s the perfect après-ski gathering after a full day on the mountain. With music, mountain energy, and fellow outdoor enthusiasts all under one roof, the Mini Brewfest adds a soc...