For the past 24 years, community members along with Central Sierra Historical Society supporters have joined together on the beautiful shore of Shaver Lake to raise money for our local museum.  Thousands of dollars are raised every August to help ensure the museum doors stay open for the enjoyment of thousands of visitors each year.

The High Sierra Black Pot Cookers and other volunteer “chefs” prepare a variety of delicious foods from cast iron Dutch ovens known as “black pots”.

Local bluegrass musicians “The Bluegrass Element” play the sunset into place over the lake, while the savoring smells from the black pots fill the air.

Shaver Lake Fishing Club members host cocktails, appetizers, dinner, and dessert to the many wonderful people who attend.

The Black Pot Cookoff is the largest annual fundraiser for the Central Sierra Historical Society’s Building and Exhibit Fund.

Thanks to the generous donations from people like you, the annual Black Pot fundraiser has raised nearly $400,000 since 1999.  We would also like to thank Southern California Edison for without them, none of this would be possible.

We hope you will join us and continue to support the Museum.

24th Annual Black Pot Cookoff at the Shaver Lake Fishing Club

August 5 2023
Starting at 2:00 pm

Date & Time:

  • Saturday, August 5th @ 2:00 pm

Location: Shaver Lake Fishing Club

Event Schedule: 

  • 2:00 pm High Sierra Black Pot Cookers start their dutch ovens. Hors ‘d oeuvres and refreshments served throughout the afternoon.
  • 6:00 pm dinner served

***IMPORTANT NOTES***

  • Due to the location and nature of the event, attendance is limited to adults.
  • Advanced tickets required, sold on a first come basis. Limited number of tickets, so RSVP early.
  • Details of the event to follow RSVP.

Please call Heather at 559-240-0242 with any questions about the event.

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