Kokanee Trail Runs sponsored by Tahoe Mountain Milers and Sagebush Stompers running clubs at Taylor Creek Sno-Park. (530) 542.3424

Legendary Rhythm & Blues Festival with Tommy Castro at Harrah’s South Shore Room in Stateline.

8th annual Village Oktoberfest in the Village at Squaw Valley. The first glass of beer is $10, which includes a half-liter festival stein and one beer. Additional beer tickets are $5. All proceeds benefit the Tahoe Truckee Lacrosse Association. www.thevillageatsquaw.com or (530) 584.6266

14th annual Camp Rich Oktoberfest.

20th annual Kokanee Festival, Camp Richardson.

Farmers Market, Commons Beach, Tahoe City.

Candidates forum for STPUD seats at Harveys sponsored by Soroptimists International of South Lake Tahoe, arrive a little early, $15 includes lunch, reservations necessary, 866-801-8652.

Tahoe Writers Works sponsors Bare Bones Open Mic at Valhalla Grand Hall, free. Join musicians, writers, comedians and other performing artists for tunes, laughs and the spoken word.

Farmers’ Market at American Legion Hall in South Lake Tahoe.

Free meal for the community provided by Bread & Broth in Grace Hall at St. Theresa Church, 1041 Lyons Ave., South Lake Tahoe.