Inside Yaamava's 40th anniversary with Snoop and Dragons
Looking for inside yaamava8217 resort 038 details? Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel marked its 40th anniversary this week with exclusive performances by Snoop Dogg and Imagine Dragons, plus VIP dining, cocktails, spa treatments and other luxury guest experiences.
Key Takeaways
- Yaamava' celebrated 40 years with a two-day VIP bash headlined by Imagine Dragons and Snoop Dogg.
- Guests sampled a $5,000 Michelin-star dinner paired with vintage 1986 wines honoring the resort's opening year.
- Imagine Dragons played Yaamava' Theater on July 23; Snoop closed the party on July 24 with surprise guests.
- Extras included Collection 86 cocktails, a hidden cigar lounge and a Forbes Five-Star Serrano Spa treatment.
The Southern California property in Highland — about 70 minutes east of Los Angeles — treated invitees to headline concerts and elevated hospitality, Page Six reported. Catch more star coverage in our celebrity breaking news section.
What happened at the Yaamava 40th anniversary celebration?
Festivities opened with a welcome cocktail reception at Y Lounge. World-renowned mixologist Giancarlo Mancino served a bespoke Collection 86 menu, including a Negroni stamped with custom copper marking the resort's 40th year.
Guests then moved to The Pines Modern Steakhouse for a one-of-a-kind, $5,000 culinary experience by Michelin-star chef Paul Liebrandt. Master Sommelier João Pires paired each course with a vintage 1986 wine from Spain, Napa Valley or France — a nod to the year Yaamava' opened.
The tasting menu included Bluefin Garden with petit tomato and green tomato gelée; black cod with almond milk, summer corn, black truffle and spot prawn; Matsusaka beef with black eggplant and Kristal caviar; and a Gold Bar dessert with crown melon and bon-bon.
Who performed, and when did the concerts take place?
After dinner, Imagine Dragons took Yaamava' Theater, opening with their hit "Enemy" in a set framed around the milestone anniversary on July 23.
The next day, guests unwound with a 60-minute treatment at Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Serrano Spa, including the signature Gharieni Augmented Massage that blends synchronized sound and touch. Dinner followed at Hong Bao Kitchen before the crowd returned to the theater.
Snoop Dogg, 54, capped the two-day celebration on July 24 with hits including "Gin and Juice," "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "What's My Name?" He brought out West Coast legend Kurupt for the 1998 track "We Can Freak It," whose video famously featured a Snoop cameo.
The Emmy winner also welcomed his eldest son, Corde "Spank" Broadus, 31, to perform "Sunday" with A. Lynn of Long Beach group Soular System. Five-time Emmy Award-winning artist Jane Hancock delivered a powerful "Father Forgive Them."
Why does Yaamava's 40th anniversary celebration matter?
Resort Manager Kenji Hall told Page Six the night reflected a decades-long push to build "core memories" with experiences that feel different from typical casino fare. "We do a lot of the stuff that we do through love," Hall said. "Food tastes better when it's done with love and with care."
Beyond the stage, visitors toured a speakeasy-style cigar lounge whose door closes automatically behind guests, plus a collection with cigars priced as high as $5,000 and luxury designer ashtrays. The AAA Five-Diamond destination used the anniversary to underline why it remains a Highland entertainment draw four decades on.