June 13, 2007

Greetings SNWMF Family:

With the 14th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival now just days away, here is our last newsletter of the season with some helpful information for a safe and successful journey to SNWMF 2007:  

In This Newsletter:

• Richie Spice replaces Luciano for SNWMF 2007

• Lineup of Artists With Starting Times

• Tickets Still Available at TicketMaster & Independent Outlets

• Things to Remember Before You Start Your Trip

• Things to Remember Upon Your Arrival in Boonville

• Festival Rules

• Festival and Camping Gate Hours

• Day Parking

• Hotels/Motels

• Venue Map

Richie Spice replaces Luciano for SNWMF 2007 – We regret to inform you that, due to a change in management and the cancellation of Reggae Sunsplash, Luciano will not be appearing at this year’s festival as previously announced.   Although we are saddened by this late cancellation, we are pleased to announce that Richie Spice has been added to the lineup for Sunday night.  Richie Spice has been turning heads ever since 2004 when his song “Earth A Run Red” was resurrected into one of the biggest hits of that year.  Spice’s career has continued to soar as a result of his enthralling live performances and a succession of hits that have resided in the upper tiers of the reggae charts.  His impassioned vocals are fully displayed on the newly released album “In The Streets To Africa” which contains the massive hit “Brown Skin”, and we are blessed to have him returning to SNWMF again this year. 

Lineup of Artists with Starting Times – Here is the lineup of artists scheduled to perform at SNWMF 2007, with their respective starting times listed.  Please note that these are approximations and as always, the lineup is subject to change.

Tickets Still Available – Although we are no longer offering tickets via Mail-Order, you can still purchase tickets for SNWMF 2007 through TicketMaster.com, and at our more than 30  Independent Ticket Outlets. One-Day Tickets are also available, the advance cost for which is $50.00 on Friday and Sunday, and $60.00 on Saturday.  Tickets will also be available at the gate. 

Things to Remember Before You Start Your Trip – Expect temperatures in the upper 80’s to lower 90’s during the day. Please be prepared for weather changes. Chilly winds can blow through the fairgrounds in the afternoon and the nights can get cold.  Please bring warm clothes! Take care of yourself! Bring extra shade, sunscreen, a sunhat and a flashlight for night. Bring plenty of drinking water. Bottled water & ice are available for purchase on site. Fill up on gas in Cloverdale or Ukiah before arriving at SNWMF, as fuel in Boonville is very limited, and always carry emergency equipment. The road to the festival is very curvy. Please be alert and drive slowly and carefully. Bring peace, love, musical vibes and your tickets!!
 
Camping at Hendy Woods State Park, Indian Creek County Park and Paul M. Dimmick Campground is sold out for the weekend! Parking along the side of the road from Navarro to the Coast is prohibited, and violators will be cited.  Other State Parks in the area that may still have camping available include MacKerricher State Park, Manchester State Park and Russian Gulch State Park.  There is also a KOA Located in Willits.
 
Things to Remember Upon Your Arrival in Boonville - The Mendocino County Fairgrounds is located in the heart of the town of Boonville. Please respect the residents, the fairgrounds and everyone participating in the festival by complying with festival & fairgrounds rules & regulations. The fairgrounds are a public venue and we all must act accordingly. Failure to comply with the rules & regulations will result in forfeiture of festival privileges, & no refunds will be given.

Festival Rules - NO DOGS ALLOWED.  All vehicles subject to a “DOG-GONE” search! Dogs are not allowed anywhere on the festival grounds, and tickets will not be refunded to dog owners or caretakers. Please make other arrangements for your pets.
 
NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES OR SUBSTANCES ALLOWED. Anyone participating in illegal activities will be subject to arrest. Vending is not permitted anywhere on the fairgrounds property unless you are an approved SNWMF vendor. Please moderate your campground sound level. No amplified music!! Thank you for your cooperation and respect!
 
ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OR IN THE MUSIC ARENA: The following items are not allowed on any portion of the premises: Dogs, Fireworks, Campfires & Barbeques, Firearms, Unauthorized Vending, Bad Vibes, Amplified Music, Off-Road Motorized Vehicles, and Illegal Substances. All vehicles entering the campgrounds will be searched and vehicles with any prohibited items will not be allowed to enter the premises.

The following items are not allowed into the music venue: Video Equipment, Air Horns, Aerosol Cans, Glass Bottles, and Alcohol.  No shade structures higher than 4’ allowed in the Valley Stage, and all structures must be erected behind sound board.

Festival and Camping Gate Hours

Festival Gate Hours:
Friday: Gates open 5pm Music – 6pm to Midnight; Dance Hall: 11pm to 2:30am
Saturday: Gates open 10am Music – 11am to Midnight; Dance Hall: 11pm to 2:30am
Sunday: Gates open 10am Music – 11am to 10pm 

Camping Gate Hours:
Friday: Camping Gates open 9am-Midnight
Saturday: Camping Gates open 9am-8pm 

No early arrivals! SNWMF cannot and will not accommodate any campers Thursday night, so make alternative plans for that night.  Camping is not allowed in the town of Boonville.  Camping available for 3-day Music Ticket holders ONLY! All vehicle occupants MUST have a 3-day Music Ticket. No in-out privileges for vehicles. Camping fee will be charged on ALL vehicles entering or re-entering the venue! Family Camp area available. Alter-able camping is available with convenient gate access. No ground fires or barbeques are allowed. Portable gas stoves are welcome. No amplified music allowed in the campground! Check the late-night DJs in the dancehall! Be considerate of your neighbors, take care of one another, keep your campsite clean and please recycle.  Campground closes Mon., June 25th at noon.

Day Parking – Free day parking will be available at Veteran’s Hall and the adjoining property.  Veteran’s Hall is located approximately 1 block east of the main entrance to the festival fairgrounds.  We ask that you respect the local merchants and minimize the festival’s impact on the community by not parking your vehicle in town.

Hotels/Motels - There are still plenty of accommodations available in Ukiah and Cloverdale. Check our Hotels Page for lodgings in the area.  A great alternative may be renting an RV and parking on-site, joining us for the entire festival experience.

Venue Map – Here is our Map for SNWMF 2007, a larger version of which is available online here:

I wish you a safe journey and look forward to seeing you all at SNWMF 2007 next weekend!!!

Daniel Frankston
SNWMF - Publicity
www.snwmf.com
Tel: (415) 387-1368
Fax: (415) 221-5413
 

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