The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe is signaling out a siren song for snow bunnies, music enthusiasts and holiday revelers with seasonal events, deals and promotions. Hard Rock is the only casino with 14 electric car charging stations within the parking garage and in close proximity to three South Shore ski resorts, as well as in-room ski boot fitting, discounts and valet courtesy of an on-site partnership with local ski shop Powder House. Along with après drink specials and a plethora of on-site promotions, Hard Rock is the way to rock winter. (www.hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com)
WINTRY EVENTS
Every Thursday through the end of the year, cowboys converge at Vinyl for Stampede Country Music & Dancing. This free event begins at 8 p.m. with classic country and today’s hottest hits with line dancing lessons at 7:30 p.m., exclusive drink specials – a 32 oz. boot-shaped cup filled with beer, and plenty of two stepping. (https://hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com/events/)
The most popular New Year’s Eve gathering in Tahoe will be at the free New Year’s Eve Celebration in Guitar Plaza. The public can say goodbye to 2018 and welcome 2019 while outdoors, under heat lamps and fire pits. A DJ starts spinning at 9 p.m. and festivities continue all night long.
An exclusive rock glam evening awaits at the New Year’s Eve Show in Vinyl with a performance leading up until midnight. Tickets must be reserved online.
POLAR PROMOTIONS
A Boozy Breakfast is a cure for the morning after with two varieties: Feelin’ Lucky, featuring Lucky Charms, and chocolate CooCoo Krispies Cereal, both served with a liquor milk mix. Boozy Breakfast is available Saturdays and Sundays at Alpine Union. Available for a limited time. (https://hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com/promotion/boozy-breakfast/)
Warm up after a day on the slopes with après ski specials at all on-site bars with $5 selected ski shot features available 4 – 6 p.m. Monday – Friday starting in December.
Football Frenzy will feel like a touchdown for sports fans with $3 specialty shots, domestic drafts, beers in a bucket: three domestics for $6; three imports for $7, specially priced burgers and drinks during the game at Alpine Union. Save room for the staggering 128-ounce beer tower designed for four individuals for just $5. (https://hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com/promotion/football-frenzy/)
Park Prime Steakhouse features a Prix Fixe three course menu with appetizer, choice of entrée and dessert for $60 per person, 5 – 6 p.m. Wine pairings for each course are available for $20 per person. (https://hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com/promotion/park-prime-fall-prix-fixe/)
Alpine Union has breakfast bargains for $6.99 with choice of short stack or eggs with bacon, hash browns and toast, 7 – 11 a.m., Monday – Friday. Tacos aren’t just for Tuesdays with two shredded chicken or beef tacos for $5 or two prime rib tacos for $8 from 1 – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. (https://hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com/promotion/taco-specials/)
Slow-roasted, prime rib with infused rosemary au jus with choice of potatoes or vegetables is offered daily at Alpine Union from 1 p.m. until it’s gone. (https://hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com/promotion/prime-rib-special/)
The Oyster Bar is serving $10 half dozen seasonal oysters, $6 New England clam chowder and $8 select wines Monday through Friday until 6 p.m.
LADY LUCK AT THE LAKE
The Hard Rock Social Casino offers a new way to game with an interactive app for guests to play casino games on their mobile phones. Win big in Social Casino and win real rewards including free play, swag and more at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe. (https://www.hardrocksocialcasino.com)
It’s not all about chance at Hard Rock – five new skill-based games are available at the multi-station machine. All that experience playing mobile games will pay off as guests are encouraged to try their hand at Catapult King, Smoothie Blast, Lucky Words, Into the Dead and Match 3volution. (https://hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com/promotion/skill-based-games/)
WINTER PACKAGES
Stay for the Weekend Package includes 15 percent off the best available rate and a $40 resort credit for dining or merchandise. Code: WKNDSTAY.
Midweek Getaway includes 20 percent off best available rate plus a $40 resort credit and $15 free play credit. Code: FALLMIDWK.
Fall in Love with Tahoe Package includes a stay in a Hard Rock suite and a $100 resort credit. Code: FALLINLOVE.
For package details, availability, restrictions visit www.hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com.
HARD ROCK HOLIDAYS
Give thanks at Park Prime with a special Thanksgiving menu that includes three courses: start off with a choice of a wedge salad or smoked coconut pumpkin soup followed by a turkey dinner, ham dinner or combo plate. Entrees are served with wild mushroom stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus and glazed carrots. Finish the meal with pecan pie, pumpkin pie, sweet potato mousse or white and chocolate mousse. Thanksgiving dinner is $50 per person.
Park Prime will host three Christmas buffets with varying price points and all include salad selections, sweet potato mash and holiday desserts. For $65/person, menu features chestnut peanut soup, green bean salad, herb roasted free range chicken, root vegetables and prime rib. The next buffet includes wild mushroom truffle bisque, confit asparagus, turkey breast, salmon, and prime rib for $75/person. The final menu offers choices of lobster bisque soup, turkey breast, shrimp pasta, roasted vegetables, and whole herbed beef tenderloin for $95/person.