The 18th annual California WorldFest took place July 10-13, 2014 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 Ozomatli, Los Lonely Boys, and the Kruger Brothers mixed with younger alternative acts including Patchy Sanders, Brother, and Achilles Wheel, as well as relatively unknown world players (to U.S. audiences), such as Yuna and Benyoro. 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. As singer-songwriter Morley told me in 2009, “Sharing is what it’s all about here. Between all of us, we get to do this thing at this magical location.” For the 13th year in a row, I was pleased to be the staff photographer. For more info for next year, check www.worldfest.net. All images ©Alan Sheckter / AlSheck@comcast.net. Contact Alan for purchase of a high-quality print, 8x10 or larger, of any image.