JUNE 10, 2008
Ozomatli and Dobet Ghanore Headline California World Fest
12th Annual Gathering Set For July 17th - 20th
The 12th annual edition of the California World Fest-one of the West Coast's biggest world musical festivals-takes place on July 17th-20th, at The Grass Valley Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA
This year's World Fest boasts eight stages of music and dance from around the world. Headliners include Ozomatli, Dobet Ghanore and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Other acts include David Bromberg with Angel Band, David Lindley, Emeline Michel, Strunz & Farah, Moshav, Wailin' Jennys, Baka Beyond, Tcheka, HAALE, Cuban Cowboys, Fishtank Ensemble, and more.
In addition to the music, California WorldFest also offers camping with family and friends, workshops, international food, fine crafts, and the renowned children's program. This year, California WorldFest joins with South Yuba River Citizens League's "Wild & Scenic Film Festival", one of the nation's premiere environmental film festivals. Specially selected independent films will be shown Friday through Sunday. Five films selected especially for kids will start the Sunday show. Film showings are included in the price of admission. Film Descriptions and Schedule.
The festival will also feature the Native People's Village, hosted by New Mexico's Tsi-Akum Maidu Tribe, where festival-goers can try "fry bread tacos", learn about traditional tools, crafts, and music from tribal members and see a video on the Maidu Bark House.
The festival will also celebrate the 30th Anniversary of KVMR 89.5FM, Community Radio on opening day, Thursday, July 17, and a portion of ticket sales at the gate for Thursday evening will be donated to KVMR.
For more information, including ticket and camping information, contact the festival's website.
