Organizers of the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, which was abruptly canceled last month, have informed ticket holders that they lack the money to issue refunds.
The three-day outdoor festival, scheduled for June 20-23 at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, was scrapped at the last minute due to “extreme financial challenges,” according to a message from the promoters.
Initially, the refund status was unclear, but in emails reviewed by the Chronicle, event promoter Gretchen Franz Smith confirmed no refunds would be forthcoming.
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