Live music, fine wine, and decadent chocolate join forces for a cause on October 24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
NORTH LAKE TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. — September 2026 — Sierra Community House (SCH) is thrilled to announce that California-based Dead Winter Carpenters will perform at the 36th Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival on Friday, October 24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino in Incline Village, Nevada. The band, known for steadfast touring and authentic Americana, brings its latest album, Washoe, to the stage.
Sierra Community House brings people together to build a stronger, safer, and more resilient community across North Lake Tahoe and Truckee through hunger relief, crisis intervention, legal services, and family strengthening programs.
The Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival is a cherished community tradition of generosity, connection, and celebration in support of SCH's mission. This year's theme, "Ripple Effect: Making Waves of Change," reflects a simple truth: small actions create lasting impact, reaching families facing food insecurity and neighbors working toward stability.
Guests will enjoy tastings from a curated lineup of wineries and chocolatiers, including:
Participating Wineries:
- Scott Bigelow
- Picking Lines Wine
- Rombauer
- Glasses Wine Bar
- Alibi Ale Works (brewery)
- Ancient Peaks
- PourHouse
- Fun Mom Wines
Participating Chocolatiers:
- Scott Yorkey
- Sage Leaf
- Hyatt
- Happy Tiers
"Every year, this festival reminds me why we do this work: a room full of neighbors choosing to show up for each other. When you buy a ticket, bid on the auction, or just raise a glass with us, you're part of that ripple. You're helping carry a family through a hard season, or a neighbor toward stability. That's the whole point of Ripple Effect: small moments that add up to something bigger," said Teresa Crimmens, Executive Director of Sierra Community House.
Whether through attending, donating to the auction, or sponsoring, community members are invited to join in creating waves of change.
Event Details:
- What: 36th Annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival, "Ripple Effect: Making Waves of Change," featuring Dead Winter Carpenters
- When: Friday, October 24, 2026, [start time]–[end time]
- Where: Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino, [address], Incline Village, NV
- Tickets: $250, available here.
- Proceeds Benefit: Sierra Community House programs serving North Lake Tahoe and Truckee
About Sierra Community House
Sierra Community House brings people together to build a stronger, safer, and more resilient community across North Lake Tahoe and Truckee. At the heart of its work is a simple belief: when one person is supported, the entire community is strengthened. For more information, visit [website].
About Dead Winter Carpenters
Formed in 2010, California-based Dead Winter Carpenters has built a reputation for steadfast touring, heartfelt performances, and authentic Americana. Portland Metronome has described the quintet as pushing string music into new territory for a new generation. The band's latest album, Washoe, released February 26, is a 12-song collection of original music that draws on classic rock, bluegrass, alt-country, and rockabilly influences, with standout tracks including "Midnight Ghost," "Love Amongst Thieves," "Winning Hand," and the duet "If I Wrote You A Song." The band is Jenni Charles (fiddle, vocals), Dave Lockhart (upright bass, vocals), Jesse Dunn (guitar, vocals), Bryan Daines (guitar, vocals), and Brian Huston (drums, vocals).
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