Contact:
Diana Jackin
(559) 472-7148
djackin@thielenideacorp.com
Al O’Brien
(209) 928-9318
aobrien@blackoakcasino.com
Dozens of Native American artists, speakers, demonstrations, and fireworks will be featured at this year’s Indian Market at Black Oak Casino’s Heritage Park in Tuolumne on May 14th and 15th. The Indian Market, which is an annual event attracting hundreds of people, will be held from 10am until dusk both days, with fireworks after dusk on May 15th.
Because this year is Black Oak Casino’s 10th anniversary, the event will be better than ever with a number of speakers at noon both days, a tribal blessing and songs, and more than 40 exhibiters from more than a dozen different tribes throughout California selling native traditional and contemporary artwork.
Speakers include Vincent Randall, Past Chairman of the Yavapai Apache; Ernie Stevens, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association; Kevin Day, Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Tribal Chairman; Ron Patel, General Manager of Black Oak Casino; and Laurie Sylwester, former County Supervisor.
Native American artists will demonstrate the art of basketry, acorn processing, and soapstone carving as well as Native American games. There will be food such as Indian Tacos as well as books on the Native People of California.
Admission is free to the event. This market is the first of its kind in California, featuring only California native traditional and contemporary artwork. The California Indian Market is sponsored by The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians and Black Oak Casino.
