Sierra Nevada World Music Festival

The long-running Sierra Nevada World Music Festival (SNWMF) will be held from June 21-23 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, California. This reggae and world music festival features live music on two stages, a late-night dancehall, a variety of food and drink booths, and an international marketplace. Onsite camping is available, providing convenient access to the festival grounds and a quick walk to downtown Boonville.

Burning Spear, Beres Hammond, Luciano, Tarrus Riley, Derrick Morgan, Protoje, Kabaka Pyramid, Cocoa Tea, Johnny Clarke, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba, Lila Iké, Soul Syndicate, Blvk H3ro, The Clarendonians, Kumar & The Original Fyre, Wesli, Norma Fraser, Juan G, Soul Ska, The Steady 45's, Boonfire with more artists still to be announced.

In The Dancehall Rory Stone Love, Warrior Sound International, Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi, Brazilbeat Sound System.

Family-friendly vibe ~ a positive, respectful, conscious community of music lovers.

Northern California’s premier roots reggae & world music festival, Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is pleased to announce its return to Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, CA on June 16, 17, and 18, 2023. This will be the 26th edition after a three-year Covid hiatus and the passing of festival creator and promoter, Warren Smith.

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