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Since 1994, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival has been an iconic part of the California festival circuit, bringing music lovers from around the world together in a family-friendly setting for three magical days. Founder and programmer Warren Smith envisioned a unique mix of authentic roots-reggae and global music trends, bringing this to fruition with so many memorable performances over 25 years.
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival was conceived in Riverfront Park, in the town of Marysville, California, kicking off in 1994. A venue change in 2001 saw the festival move to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds in Angels Camp CA, also known as Frogtown. The festival took place in these golden hills of the Gold Country until 2006 when it found its new home at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville. The move to Mendocino took the event to a new level with an incredibly supportive region and community. Click the button to read the full history of the festival.