This June, summer solstice weekend - June 20, 21, & 22, 2008 marks the 15th anniversary of the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, an annual world peace and summer solstice celebration. The event takes place in the picturesque Anderson Valley of Boonville, California at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds located 35 minutes west of Ukiah. The Festival supports artists in whatever form, and freedom of expression as a way toward world peace and the promotion of a sense of community. Reggae, World, and conscious music with a rhythmic essence that promotes movement provide the platform to present some of the premier recording artists and touring acts in music today. The event unfolds over three days on two stages and in the late night dance hall. There is an extensive children's program and a wonderful food and craft bazaar.

The 2008 Sierra Nevada World Music Festival lineup includes:

Buju Banton, Michael Franti & Spearhead (perfroming June 20th!), Maldita Vecindad, The Mighty Diamonds, The Wailing Souls, Midnite, Sister Carol, U Roy, Tosh Meets Marley, Cornel Campbell, Prezident Brown, Yami Bolo, David Rodigan, Stone Love, Markus James, Stranger Cole, Roy Shirley, Pat Kelly, Asheba, Alika, Quinto Sol, Rootz Underground, Extra Golden and Taj Weekes & Adowa.

Special guests: Namkha Rinpoche from Tibet and Clayton Duncan of the Pomo Native American Nation

Please visit www.snwmf.com or myspace.com/snwmf for more information or call the festival hotline at (916)777-5550.

Single day tickets will be available as the event approaches, three day passes are now on sale for $135.00 and camping passes (one per car) are on sale now for $50.00.