INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The 2010 Red, White and Tahoe Blue Festival kicks off Friday with the kids cjalk drawing contest from 10 a.m. to noon at the Potlatch, followed by the Wine and Cheese tasting at 5 p.m. at Aspen Grove and the flag lowering ceremony at 7 p.m. at the Village Green.

Saturday's lineup is packed with events, and Sunday's capper features the big fireworks show off Incline Beach. Check out the Bonanza's picks for featured events below, and have a safe Fourth of July weekend.

July 2

Wine and Cheese

From 5 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Tom and Gayle Kolassa and hosted by RWTB Board member April Marriner april@liliatiltdesign.com. The cost is $20 and will feature a couple of new wineries this year including Silver Oak and introducing Annika Sorenstam Wines' (www.annikavineyards.com) with cheese provided by Whole Foods of Reno. Other Wines include: Duck Pond, Kukkula, Tahoe Ridge, Napa Station, Stag's Leap, Trindnero, White Hall Lane, Elyse, Palm Bay, R. Merlo, Big Woody, ANNIKA, Crane Brothers and more; classical guitar from Micah Dunn and Jon Smart.

“Old Glory” Retirement Ceremony

About 7 p.m. at Aspen Grove. Sponsored by Boy Scouts of America, Troop 37 and the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veterans Club. Taps will be played and the retirement Ceremony is free. Anyone interested can also bring a flag to retire. For information contact Kim Schmidt (775) 833-1071 or Recreation Center (775) 832-1310.

July 3

NLTFPD Pancake Breakfast

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District hosts its annual Community Pancake Breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the main fire station at 875 Tanager Street. Includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. For information call (774) 833-8106.

Community Parade

From 10 -11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Swire Coca-Cola and Hosted by RWTB Board member Joanne Devine ( 775) 722-8922. The Theme of the parade is “In Pursuit of Happiness.” Will begin with the children's bike parade and then followed by the main parade. Includes several new entries this year along with favorites like the Wells Fargo Stagecoach. The parade will run from Grog & Grist down Tahoe Blvd. and end at the IVGID Recreation Center. The childrens parade stops at the Incline Middle School. Children can register at 8:45 a.m. at the Grog and Grist. Commentary will be provided along the route. Winners will be announced at ceremonies at Village Green.

Community Fair

From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Village Green. Sponsored by the Optimists, Hosted by RWTB Board member's Bea Epstein, Heather Bacon, and AmeriCorps Volunteer, Katy Washington (775) 832-1326. A new event this year will feature games, crafts, booths along with all of the scheduled events. For a complete list see Page B5.

Veterans Tribute

At 11:30 a.m. at Village Green. Hosted by and Master of Ceremonies, RWTB board member Ed Gurowitz: egurowitz@gurowitz.com and includes the Veterans lunch.

Skydivers Display

Starts at 1 p.m. during Veterans Tribute at Village Green. Sponsored by the Tahoe Biltmore. Hosted by RWTB board member Greg McKay.

Ice Cream Social

From 1:30-2:30 p.m. for children at Village Green. Sponsored by Susie Scoops Ice Cream. Hosted by RWTB board member Bea Epstein.

Rubber Ducky Race

From 3:30-5 p.m. at Incline Beach. Sponsored and Hosted by Rotary Club of Tahoe Incline, Incline Village Rotary Club, RWTB board members Allen Ferris (775) 843-4637 and Gerry Eick. Additional sponsorship from Tum-E Yummies fruit flavored drinks. Separate races are held for children and adults. Ducks cost $10. Winners receive prizes.

Beer Tasting and Brats

From 5 -7 p.m. at Aspen Grove. Sponsored by Incline Spirits and Cigars, Hosted by RWTB Board member April Marriner, april@liliatiltdesign.com. Cost: $20. Beer from Deschutes Brewery, Mendocino Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada, Buckbean Brewery, Mammoth Brewery and more. Scrumptious bratwursts provided by Village Meats. Live music by Rak Candy.

July 4

Lions Club Annual Breakfast

From 8 a.m. - noon at Aspen Grove. New this year to the Lions Club Breakfast is a “Pick-a-Prize” Charity Raffle. Raffle tickets can be purchased both at the breakfast or on Saturday, July 3, during the Community Fair at Village Green.

Free Concert at Incline Beach

From 1-9 p.m. at Incline Beach. Stage is Sponsored by Lifepoint Church of Incline Village and Incline Builders. Hosted by RWTB Volunteer Chris Talbot, of Talbot Photography chris@talbotimages.com Concert features Incline locals Ben Fuller, Jeff Jones, Big Tsunami and Darin Talbot.

Fireworks

From 9:30-10 p.m. on a barge located off Incline Beach. Sponsored by the Hyatt Regency lake Tahoe Resort Spa and Casino. Barge sponsored by Poseidon Barge Corp. Hosted by RWTB.