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California WorldFest, July 12-15, 2012 Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA

The 16th annual California WorldFest took place July 12-15, 2012 on eight stages - and lawns - at the tall-tree-laden Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA. As always, established nationally acclaimed players such as Ani DiFranco, Cake, and Tommy Emmanuel mixed with younger alternative acts like Delhi 2 Dublin, Amanda Shaw, and Fishtank Ensemble as well as relatively unknown world players (to U.S. audiences), such as Meklit Hadero, Novalima, and Talavya. The festival grounds, including its wooded campgrounds, were home to several thousand attendees drawn by the bohemian yet family-friendly vibe, who converged to watch, listen, dance, camp, share food and spirit, and to celebrate songs and cultures from all over the world. For the 11 year in a row, I was the staff photographer and my wife Donna was manager of the fest's large Marketplace retail store. For more info for next year, check www.worldfest.net. Images ŠAlan Sheckter / AlSheck@comcast.net.
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Stage manager Erin with a senior crew member
Stage manager Erin with a senior crew member
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Watching Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Watching Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Professor Murloch Silvermaine, magician, Discovery Stage
Joe Craven, Pine Tree Stage
Joe Craven, Pine Tree Stage
Rachel, Katie Jo and Sami strolling the fairgrounds
Rachel, Katie Jo and Sami strolling the fairgrounds
Rebecca, the Pine Tree Stage emcee
Rebecca, the Pine Tree Stage emcee
Rebecca, the Pine Tree Stage emcee
Rebecca, the Pine Tree Stage emcee
Family watches the Joe Craven Trio
Family watches the Joe Craven Trio
Joe Craven Trio, Pine Tree Stage
Joe Craven Trio, Pine Tree Stage
Put 'er there, pal, Whipple checks in with Jim
Put 'er there, pal, Whipple checks in with Jim
Crafty kids
Crafty kids
Crafty kid
Crafty kid
Crafty kid
Crafty kid
Crafty kid, er uh, crafty supervisor -
Crafty kid, er uh, crafty supervisor -
Peaceful banner
Peaceful banner
Chatting at the Sierra Nevada beer garden
Chatting at the Sierra Nevada beer garden
Quetzal, Sierra Stage
Quetzal, Sierra Stage
Patrick, the happy volunteer
Patrick, the happy volunteer
Quetzal's Martha Gonzales
Quetzal's Martha Gonzales
Quetzal
Quetzal
Young festivalgoers
Young festivalgoers
Delhi 2 Dublin's Sara chats with Praveen
Delhi 2 Dublin's Sara chats with Praveen
Delhi 2 Dublin's Andrew Kim
Delhi 2 Dublin's Andrew Kim
Quetzal's Martha Gonzales chats with Anna.
Quetzal's Martha Gonzales chats with Anna.
Katie Jo and Rachel working in the Marketplace store
Katie Jo and Rachel working in the Marketplace store
Happy attendee check-in volunteer
Happy attendee check-in volunteer
Another happy attendee check-in volunteer
Another happy attendee check-in volunteer
A happy wrist-bander volunteer
A happy wrist-bander volunteer
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Talavya, Welcome Stage
Delhi 2 Dublin, Pine Tree Stage
Delhi 2 Dublin, Pine Tree Stage
Delhi 2 Dublin, Pine Tree Stage
Delhi 2 Dublin, Pine Tree Stage
Friends including festival factotums (or is that factoti?) Arnica and Xela
Friends including festival factotums (or is that factoti?) Arnica and Xela
Friends including festival factotums (or is that factoti?) Arnica and Xela
Friends including festival factotums (or is that factoti?) Arnica and Xela
John-Michael Sun leads kirtan on the Evergreen lawn
John-Michael Sun leads kirtan on the Evergreen lawn
John-Michael Sun and Susan Dobra leading kirtan session on the Evergreen lawn
John-Michael Sun and Susan Dobra leading kirtan session on the Evergreen lawn
John-Michael Sun leads kirtan session on the Evergreen lawn
John-Michael Sun leads kirtan session on the Evergreen lawn
Susan Dobra - at the kirtan session on the Evergreen lawn
Susan Dobra - at the kirtan session on the Evergreen lawn
John-Michael Sun and Susan Dobra leading kirtan session on the Evergreen lawn
John-Michael Sun and Susan Dobra leading kirtan session on the Evergreen lawn
Kirtan chant sheet
Kirtan chant sheet
Sierra Nevada beer in the Sierra Nevada foothills
Sierra Nevada beer in the Sierra Nevada foothills
Sid Lewis leads a spirited Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis leads a spirited Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Doug Stein helps lead Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Doug Stein helps lead Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Johnny Lombardo helps lead Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Johnny Lombardo helps lead Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Sid Lewis' Jamming 101 workshop, Ponderosa Hall
Ruth Moody, Oak Grove Stage
Ruth Moody, Oak Grove Stage
Ruth Moody and band, Oak Grove Stage
Ruth Moody and band, Oak Grove Stage
Ruth Moody, Oak Grove Stage
Ruth Moody, Oak Grove Stage
Tsi-Akim Maidu village
Tsi-Akim Maidu village
Michael T. (and friend) getting ready for the parade
Michael T. (and friend) getting ready for the parade
MaMuse?Wolfthump members prepare for the parade
MaMuse?Wolfthump members prepare for the parade
Lisa is ready to lead the parade
Lisa is ready to lead the parade
Parade participants
Parade participants
The parade is on!
The parade is on!
Parade participant
Parade participant
Wolfthump along the parade
Wolfthump along the parade
Marirose in the parade
Marirose in the parade
Parade participant
Parade participant
Parade participants
Parade participants
Sherry B. in the parade
Sherry B. in the parade
Backstage executive Erin T.
Backstage executive Erin T.
Video master Peter B.
Video master Peter B.
Active Marketplace store
Active Marketplace store
Abigail M. and family
Abigail M. and family
Katie Jo and Sami at he Marketplace
Katie Jo and Sami at he Marketplace
Rachel does business at the Marketplace
Rachel does business at the Marketplace
Marketplace manager, and my wife, Donna!
Marketplace manager, and my wife, Donna!
Matt Andersen changes his strings
Matt Andersen changes his strings
Jessica Fichot, and her bass player Brandon Turner, meeting and greeting
Jessica Fichot, and her bass player Brandon Turner, meeting and greeting
Crowd getting worked up for ERTH's Dinosaur Petting Zoo, Welcome Stage
Crowd getting worked up for ERTH's Dinosaur Petting Zoo, Welcome Stage
Crowd getting worked up for ERTH's Dinosaur Petting Zoo, Welcome Stage
Crowd getting worked up for ERTH's Dinosaur Petting Zoo, Welcome Stage
Fascinated faces
Fascinated faces
Fascinated faces
Fascinated faces
ERTH's handler holds baby Dryosaur
ERTH's handler holds baby Dryosaur
Kids get to pet ERTH's baby Dryosaur
Kids get to pet ERTH's baby Dryosaur
Kids get to pet ERTH's baby Dryosaur
Kids get to pet ERTH's baby Dryosaur
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