TUOLUMNE, CA – Black Oak Casino Resor’s major renovation and expansion work on The Hotel is nearing completion, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, May 15, to showcase the recent updates. 48 new luxury suites have been added to The Hotel, which is now fully connected to the casino, and a new, expansive lobby has been added to serve as the main entrance to both. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, which is open to the public, will include free hors d’oeuvres and tours of the new rooms.
“It’s hard to believe that we are getting ready to celebrate 24 amazing years here at Black Oak Casino Resort,” said Kevin Day, Chairman of the Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council. “It’s been so rewarding to see how we’ve been able to grow with the community, and this new addition to The Hotel is just the latest step to continue that growth.”
“Our crews have been working incredibly hard to add these new suites to The Hotel to provide our guests with the ultimate hospitality experience in Tuolumne County, and we are so excited to finally be able to share our vision with the public,” said Ty Day Jr., Board Chairmen of the Tuolumne Economic Development Authority Board of Directors. “Now, with a grand total of 196 spacious rooms, visitors and locals alike will have plenty of opportunities to bring their families and enjoy all the numerous entertainment options that are perfect for anyone looking to get away.”
Black Oak Casino Resort first opened on May 15, 2001. There have been several major expansions since then, including dramatically increasing the gaming floor space to over 50,000 sq. ft., adding The Hotel in 2013, adding the Family Fun Floor with a recently renovated 24-lane bowling alley, the Elevate indoor sports park, the Black Oak RV Park, Bear Creek gas station and convenience store (which is currently being expanded to provide fresh grocery options), and a brand-new pool and splash zone water park at The Hotel.
“Completing this addition to The Hotel and connecting it to the casino is just the latest milestone in our continued effort to make Black Oak Casino Resort the ultimate family vacation destination in the area,” said Darryl Tinkle, President of the Tuolumne Economic Development Authority. “Nowhere else in Tuolumne County can guests find our unique combination of luxury accommodations, gaming options, outdoor recreational activities, and on-site family-friendly amenities.”
In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour, Black Oak Casino Resort also announced that on Friday, May 16th, a fireworks show will take place at 8:30pm to commemorate its anniversary weekend. Guests can begin setting up chairs in Heritage Park at 6:00pm, and there will be several food vendors on hand. In addition, the popular band The Spazmatics will be performing live at The Willow Creek Lounge starting at 9:00pm.
On Saturday, May 17th, the annual Indian market will take place between 10:00am and 4:00pm at Heritage Park and feature Native American demonstrations such as basket weaving, acorn processing, stone grinding, and more. Hollywood actor Danny Trejo will be on the Black Oak Casino property all weekend for a meet-and-greet with invited guests, and popular YouTube personality Vegas Matt will also be on-site during the weekend, trying his luck at some of Black Oak’s over 1,100 slot machines and over 20 table games.
“This is shaping up to be a big weekend for us, and we could think of no better way to celebrate our 24th anniversary weekend than by offering our guests a host of great activities,” said Jason Czito, GM of Black Oak Casino Resort. “Our annual Indian market has always been a local favorite, and it’s an amazing way to connect with the history and culture of the Me-Wuk people.”
