Mike Hiles

Beer flowed, music played, and guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening at Soboba Casino Resort’s first Oktoberfest celebration on October 5. More than 1,000 visitors had the opportunity to sample 36 different types of draft beers and authentic German cuisine at food stations offering an array of sweet desserts, savory meats and sauerkraut laden dishes.

The National Indian Athletic Association (N.I.A.A.) All Native Fastpitch Softball Tournament was played out on the ball fields at the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians reservation as the tribe hosted the event from Sept. 20 through 22.

The Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians hosted its 23rd annual Payomkawichum (People of the West) Inter-Tribal Pow Wow on Saturday. What was different this year was that it was a one-day-only event rather than three days as in the past.

The Cultural Resource Department at the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation near San Jacinto opened its Fall Cultural Program Series with arrowhead-making classes during September.

Next month, Oktoberfest will turn into October fun when the Soboba Casino Resort Event Center is transformed with everything German.