Squaw Valley, CA – For one weekend this summer, The Village at Squaw Valley USA is going to become one of the funkiest places around Lake Tahoe during the 9th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest on Saturday, Aug. 14 and Sunday, Aug. 15.nSome of the most recognized jazz, blues and funk favorites of this era perform at the event, which takes place in The Village Plaza at the base of the ski resort from 2 to 8 p.m. each day. Fans will enjoy continuous live music on two stages in a spectacular setting at the base of the mountain while sampling offerings of more than 20 breweries, including hard-to-find micro and macrobrews from breweries such as Full Sail, New Belgium, Deschutes, Rouge, Lagunitas, Mammoth, Lake Tahoe Brewing, Fat Tire, Fox Barrel, Samuel Adams, Stone, and Primator.
Kids also are welcome at the event, which will feature Sky Jump Bungee Trampolines, 18 holes of Miniature Golf, a Climbing Wall and Ropes course. Admission costs $5 and beers are $4. Proceeds from the event benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
The line-up of bands includes the New York City band Soulive, Garaj Mahal, North Carolina-based Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band, The Rebirth Brass Band from New Orleans, The Pimps of Joytime and Funky Miracle.
For more information, visit www.thevillageatsquaw.com.