The Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians invites you to attend the 7th annual Chaw’se Day Celebration, a weekend long event welcoming Spring with Native American games, cuisine, dancing, crafts and much more! Admission is free and open to the public, May 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “This is a great opportunity for Californians near and far to learn about Native American history and simultaneously enjoy a variety of unique food, music, and activities,” said Adam Dalton, Tribal Chairman of the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians.

Created in 1968, Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park (IGR) is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 12 miles east of Jackson, CA. The native name for the site is "Chaw’se,” the Miwok word for "grinding rock.” The areas ample supply of acorns and other seeds were ground upon the grinding rock to produce meal, slowly forming the cup-shaped depressions in the stone, which can still be seen today. Over the years, the tribe has led and completed the restoration efforts at Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, including the reconstruction of the traditional, ceremonial roundhouse. The Miwok Village is a registered California Historical Landmark and is one of the only known occurrence of mortars intentionally decorated with petroglyphs.

For additional event information or for Native American craft and vendor registration, please contact Sales & Special Events at [email protected] or 209-223-8477.