Puppy Plunge returns to Incline Village’s Ski Beach
A peanut butter jar is the requested contest entry for the October 17, 2026 gathering.
Off-season dog access at Ski Beach begins with the annual Puppy Plunge on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The Incline Village event is scheduled for 11:30 am – 1:00 pm at 967 Lakeshore Blvd. Dock-diving registration opens at 11:30 am. Dogs begin competing at 12 pm. Treats and additional contests are also part of the gathering, and a peanut butter jar serves as the contest entry.
Attendance at Ski Beach is limited by IVGID beach rules. Entry is available to IVGID Picture Pass holders and Recreation Punch Card holders whose cards include beach privileges; those eligible patrons may bring guests. Visitors arriving by car may leave it across Lakeshore Boulevard at Aspen Grove. The Overflow Lot is another parking option. That access requirement means the Puppy Plunge is not an open-admission event for every Tahoe traveler.
Pet Network Humane Society is collaborating on the event. The Pet Station and Tahoe-Incline Rotary are also helping with the annual celebration, which marks the seasonal change allowing dogs onto the beach.
- Dock-diving sign-ups open at 11:30 am.
- Competition starts at 12 pm.
- Parking options include Aspen Grove and the Overflow Lot.
- Pet Network Humane Society is the event collaborator.
Source: IVGID events (Incline Village) ↗
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