In its eighth year, the popular Art, Wine and Music Festival returns to the Village at Squaw Valley USA on July 18-19, 2009. With the backdrop of Squaw Valley’s marvelous mountain peaks, the festival features two days of original art showcased by the artists in open-air booths throughout the European-style pedestrian village, and afternoons filled with benefit wine tastings and live musical performances on two outdoor stages. The Art, Wine, & Music Festival is free to the public.

The Art, Wine and Music Festival draws esteemed artists in a variety of mediums from around the region and across the country. This year more than thirty artists have been selected to showcase their respective art forms including sculpture, fiber, photography, graphics, jewelry, glass, wood sculpture and mixed media, as well as 12 wineries. Children’s activities include mini golf on the 18-hole miniature golf course, the Sky Jump Bungee Trampoline, candle making at Waxen Moon and giant games.

Dates: July 18-19

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Free Music: 2 to 6 p.m. from two outdoor stages

Benefit Wine Tasting: 2 to 6 p.m., $25 benefits the Tahoe Forest Hospital, Tahoe Arts for the Schools, and Tahoe Adaptive Ski School.

Details: 530-583-6985 or visit The Village at Squaw online