
About 40 food and craft vendors participated in the Cahuilla Casino Hotel Country Cookout and Craft Fest Saturday, July 20.A wide variety of foods were available for sampling, including fresh-baked pizza, pickled eggs, tacos, candy, wings, Argentinian empanadas, Thai food, Asian fusion, hot dogs, sushi and barbeque. Lemonade, shaved ice and many other beverages were available to counteract the warm afternoon.Adding to the festive fun, there was music provided by Cahuilla Casino favorite DJ M.O.E."This was so much fun and my whole family had such a great time," said Rebecca Gilkey. "It was great seeing how an event like this brings the whole community together."Crafts included toys, clothes, custom tee shirts, 3D printed items, crocheted art, organic soaps, jewelry and more.