Featured Events
Wed SEPT 9 | 6:30PM-8PM | Open Mic Poetry at The Backyard
Join the Tahoe Poetry Collective for an evening of creativity, storytelling, and community at Tahoe Backyard.
Whether you're sharing an original poem, playing music, reading your writing, trying stand-up comedy, or simply enjoying the performances, everyone is welcome!
🗓 Wednesday, Sept 9
🕡 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach
🎙 Open mic welcomes poets, musicians, writers, comedians, and humorists of all experience levels.
Bring a friend, grab a bite and a drink from our resident vendors, and spend a beautiful summer evening celebrating local talent under the Tahoe sky.
SAT Sept 19 | -9pm | BBBC Beartoberfest
7th Annual Beartoberfest
Prost! Bear Belly Brewing Co. presents the 7th Annual Beartoberfest at Tahoe Backyard.
Celebrate Oktoberfest Tahoe-style with a special beer release, German food, dancing, and plenty of festive fun. The Johnson Party will perform live from 3–6 p.m. Don your finest Bavarian attire for the best lederhosen contest—or simply come ready to raise a glass and enjoy the celebration.
Gather your friends and join us for an afternoon of cold beer, delicious food, live music, and Beartoberfest cheer!
Tahoe Backyard: Looking for the Perfect Event Space?
Tahoe Backyard: Looking for the Perfect Event Space?
Host your next gathering in our laid-back outdoor venue—designed for comfort, connection, and unforgettable moments. Whether it’s a school event, community meetup, celebration, or casual get-together, our open and inviting space sets the perfect vibe.
- Flexible setup
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Walkable to/from the Lake
Create the event you’ve been envisioning—simple, fun, and stress-free.
About us
Tahoe Backyard is an outdoor community gathering space in Kings Beach, where folks can connect and engage under the trees.
Featuring a spacious outdoor event venue, Bear Belly Brewing Co., Chickadee Art Collective, and resident local food trucks.
Bear Belly Brewing Company
The micro but mighty brewery of Kings Beach and North Lake Tahoe.
Open: 1:00 pm-9:00 pm 7 days a week!
Chickadee Art Collective
Hand made local art, apparel, and gifts from artists around the Lake Tahoe basin.
Fall Hours:
- Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays 2:00pm-6:00pm
- Saturdays 11:00am-6:00pm
- Sundays 11:00am-5:00pm
- Closed Tuesdays
LUMBRE Mexican Cuisine
Unique authetic Mexican home cooking at deliciously affortable prices. Featuring Huaraches, Quesabirria, Burritos and Tacos with a special taste inspired by the cuisine from Oaxaca, Hidalgo, and Mexico City.
June Open:
- Sundays-Wednesdays 11:00am-7:00pm
- Thursdays - Saturday 11:00am-8:00pm
To Go Orders: 530-580-0617
Catering Inquiry: 530-307-9146
Dulce Gula
A sweet tooth paradise serving luscious treats for all ages, from the best milk shakes to classic Mexican treats like tostiloscos, esquites corn in a cup and much much more.
Summer Hours:
Open: Mondays-Sundays, 7 days a week 11:30am-8:00pm
Apply To Be a Vendor
We're looking for food trucks, food carts, and Tahoe area artists to join us at the Backyard for events and Makers Markets.