Labor Day begins season of fall events on South Shore

Labor Day at Lake Tahoe South Shore is the kickoff to Indian Summer season with fireworks, more warm weather and a multitude of events and entertainment.

Labor Day 2009 fireworks. Photo/Kurtis Rix-Amazing Imagery

A special pyrotechnics display highlights the weekend. The fireworks are visible throughout town with numerous vantage points including the Tahoe Queen and M.S. Dixie II paddle-wheelers, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, Regan, and Nevada beaches.

A simultaneous broadcast to music will be featured on KRLT FM-93.9 and KOWL AM-1490.

Launched from three offshore barges, the display will ignite the alpine sky Sept. 5 at approximately 8:30pm.

With the average high temperature for September in the 70s and plenty of sunshine, fall boasts all of summer’s glory, with fewer crowds and discounts at area attractions.

The 8th annual Tour de Tahoe Bike Big Blue will have participants circumnavigate the lake Sept. 12.

For ladies only, the Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon is Sept.19.

Run, walk, swim, paddle, peddle or golf during one of the many Lake Tahoe Marathon events, Sept. 22-26.

The inaugural Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week, Sept. 5-12, offers pre-fixe menus for $20, $30 and $40 at 29 restaurants around the lake. www.tahoerestaurantweek.com

The Kokanee Salmon Festival on Highway 89 on the South Shore is Oct. 3-4. The Kokanee Salmon Run includes a Kids Fun Run, 5k, 10k and half marathon along the trails near Fallen Leaf Lake where Aspens are changing color reflected in glass-like water. Information: www.camprichardson.com or (530) 542.6550.