TUCSON, Ariz. (September 25, 2025) — Desert Diamond Casino & Entertainment invites the community to the 3rd Annual Waila Celebration at its Why location parking lot on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Featuring Tohono O’odham Waila music, food, arts, crafts, and activities, the event runs from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Attendance is free and is open to all ages.
Waila is a type of social dance music originally adopted by the Tohono O’odham from the Spanish and melded into a unique genre. Contemporary Waila bands typically feature an accordion, alto saxophone, electric six-string, bass guitar, and drums. For the Waila Celebration on Oct. 25, the lineup includes the following performers: White Dove Mumsiqo, Pisinemo & Company, and T.O. Native.
Treena Parvello, Director of Government and Public Relations for the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, said, “We’re thrilled to present our 3rd Annual Waila Celebration on Oct. 25 and share the rich history of this unique O’odham music with the community at our Why casino. Join us for an evening of family-friendly fun, food, and live music.”
Vendors who are interested in participating in the Waila Celebration on Oct. 25 are encouraged to contact Nathan Lanham-Baird at nwlanhambaird@ddcaz.com for questions and application forms.
Desert Diamond Casino, with three locations in Southern Arizona (Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why) and two in the West Valley, is owned and operated by the Tohono O’odham Gaming Enterprise, an enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Additional information can be found at www.ddcaz.com or by calling 866-DDC-WINS. Follow Desert Diamond Casino on X.com(@DiamondCasinos), Facebook (@DDCAZ), and Instagram (@DiamondCasinos).