••• Activities
SNWMF loves families ❤️ and we aim to make the festival memorable for all ages. The kids will love it as much as you do!
(Children 12 and Under are Free, when accompanied by a paid adult, and must be supervised at all times.)
Big up to the wonderful troupes who livened up SNWMF 2023! (in alphabetical order)
Drummers, Dancers & Performers:
Agua De Beber
Batuki
Bloco Elektro
Hanif & Uncommon Sense
Illuminated Fools
Irayz Movement
Manchester-Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians
Yoga with Karen Small
Kids Zone Activities & Performers:
Africa Al
Agua De Beber
Bouncy House
Face Painting
Hanif & Uncommon Sense
Mural Painting
Pam Ray - Arts & Crafts and Balloon Artist
Yoga with Karen Small
AGUA DE BEBER
Capoeira is a fusion between martial arts, acrobatics, dance and music. Using kicks, dodges and steps, cartwheels, and spins, the players engage in a dialog of movement. The group will be teaching and performing capoeira and related folkloric arts from Brazil.
AFRICA AL
Africa Al gathers the kids for some great animated story telling. In addition, he donates hundreds of books to our SNWMF youth. Come by the Kids Zone to listen to stories and, choose a book to take home while you're there!
BATUKI
Batuki is a dynamic group of Brazilian percussion, dance, electronic melodic instruments and vocals. A fusion of latin music ranging from such backgrounds as Afro-Caribbean, Hip Hop and Funk. An artistic collective made up of teaching artists, cultural ambassadors and community workers.
Bloco Elektro
Bloco Elektro is a Nevada City based samba group with original arrangements. They play samba-reggae, batucada, 6/8, samba afro, funk, ijesha, timbalada style. It’s a roots tradition from Brazil to parade and rock the streets with just percussion and vocals. Look for them parading, playing and rocking.
Face Painting with Kathleen
Kathleen and her daughter will be doing face and body painting throughout the weekend, at both the Kids Zone and from her mobile cart. Check the Kids Zone schedule for free face painting for the kids, or just catch them cruising the grounds.
Hanif & Uncommon Sense
Hanif Riley and his two boys, will be leading drum workshops specially designed for kids. Throughout the weekend you may find them jamming in the Kids Zone, or near the VIllage Stage area. Come join the circle!
Illuminated Fools
Illuminated Fools are giant puppeteers, bringing a larger-than-life feeling to the festival!
Irayz Movement
Irayz Fire and Aerial Movement is a circle of mothers, sisters, and friends deeply rooted and dedicated to fire and aerial arts on and off the stage. They thrive, play, radiate and blaze! Get ready to have them light up your night!"
Manchester-Point Arena Band of Pomo Indians
We look forward to the opening and closing prayer and song from the original people of this land.
Yoga with Karen Small
Once again, Karen will be conducting yoga classes for both adults and youngsters! "Kids Yoga" will be in the Kids Zone each day, following her Solstice Yoga session. Bring the family and join in for some good stretch moves and relaxation. Come as you are... bring a yoga mat, towel, water and a smile!
