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It is with a heavy heart that North Tahoe Business Association announces the cancellation of our 2021 Passport to Dining event.

We received an overwhelming response from numerous food and beverage vendors stating that they are unable to participate due to staffing issues and/or Covid concerns – which resulted in an insufficient number of tasting stations required to produce a quality event.

NTBA wants to take a moment to recognize that everyone has and is currently enduring tough times and that we are all working hard to rebuild and find our new normal with staffing limitations and business operations. The last thing we want to do is cause further strain on our business community.

We want to thank everyone who has been involved and supported our planning process of Passport to Dining 2021 to date including our; sponsors including the main event sponsor Liberty, community partner Sierra Community House, tasting station vendors, auction/raffle donors, volunteers, NTBA staff and Board of Directors.

While we are saddened by this news, we are still hopeful and excited for what’s ahead – not only with a successful 2022 Passport to Dining – but also with various other events on our horizon.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
NTBA is successful because of our incredible community.

PLEASE NOTE: If you have already purchased a ticket, you will be receiving a full refund with email confirmation to follow. 

Enjoy a delicious and fun evening of unlimited tastings to excite the palate – featuring up to 30 tasting stations including restaurants, caterers, breweries, and wineries. While enjoying tastings, attendees may purchase raffle tickets and bid on silent auction items and packages. The auction and raffle are recognized as one of the best in North Lake Tahoe featuring Northern California Getaway Packages and many additional valuable items. 

Advance tickets are $60 and include unlimited, responsible tastings.

Tickets are for guests 21+ years of age and require a valid ID upon arrival. Your ticket includes a commemorative wine glass. Advance tickets only will be sold for 2021 + we are limiting our total tickets sold to 250, so be sure to purchase your tickets early!

In the interest of community safety, we are requiring that you show a copy of your vaccination card or a negative COVID test that was administered within 48 hrs of the event date at check-in. 

Passport to Dining is brought to you by the North Tahoe Business Association (NTBA), a community benefit organization, and a portion of the net proceeds are donated to Sierra Community House.

Below are the participating tasting stations and their offerings.

Crossing paths for the first time at a music festival in the Northern California hills, Jenni (fiddle/vocals) and Jesse Dunn (guitar/vocals) set off on a musical journey that has spanned over a decade.  Intertwining elements of folk, classic country, bluegrass and rock, the duo performs diverse sets that are both engaging and endearing. Their songwriting and vocal harmonies bend the ear and settle within the soul. Together, Jenni and Jesse spawned North Lake Tahoe based 5-piece bluegrass rockers Dead Winter Carpenters who continue to record and tour nationally today.

In addition to diverse food offerings from 30 tasting stations, Passport to Dining offers an extensive silent auction that includes, lodging, dining, wellness packages, sport and recreation activities, getaway packages, and more. Support a mission to improve economic vitality and quality of life in the communities of North Lake Tahoe and win unforgettable items.

Interested in participating as a Tasting Station? Want to donate Auction and Raffle Prizes to Passport to Dining? Hoping to donate your time and volunteer at the event? We would love to have your support! Learn more or sign up below.

Get great marketing exposure and help support a community benefit organization. There are limited spots, and we sell out every year so sign up before October 1 to be entered into a random drawing to win $200.

Does your business have a product, service, or gift certificate you would like to donate to the silent auction or raffle? Gain marketing exposure for your business and help us reach our fundraising goal by donating today.

Passport to Dining would not be possible without the help of around 40 volunteers. Available to help the day of the event or the week leading up to November 4? Please click button above and let us know your availability.