BARONA TRADITIONAL GATHERING
AUGUST 15-17, 2008

The Barona Traditional Gathering will be held
Friday, August 15 through Sunday, August 17, 2008.

This alcohol free event includes a Peon Tournament,
traditional dancing and singing, live music,
a horseshoe tournament, food booths,
a men's and women's fastpitch invitational,
and fun games and contests for kids.

For more information and program information,
visit the Barona Museum's Website at
www.baronamuseum.org

BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS

With a long and storied history, The Barona Band of Mission Indians is always eager to share their culture and heritage, and is proud to welcome you to their land and the magnificent Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino. Established in 1932, the Barona Indian Reservation is home to this regal tribe, which is recognized by the United States government as a sovereign nation, and is governed by an elected Tribal Council.

A strong and supportive community, the Barona Tribe is proud of its independence and self-reliance. The reservation features its own school, fire station, gas station, church, and community center. Tied together architecturally with the theme of a 1930's ranch, intended to honor the founders of the Barona Indian Reservation, the Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino attests to the vision, conviction, and determination of the Barona Band of Mission Indians.

In the Tribe’s continual efforts to preserve their culture, the reservation is also home to the Barona Cultural Center & Museum, a unique hands-on educational museum. Displays of handmade pottery, reed baskets, paintings, arrowheads, and other artifacts - over 2,000 in all - date back thousands of years, and bring to life the rich culture and history of San Diego's Native American community.