The Tarlesson family and Chedepo Grebo people of Liberia in Northern California are pleased to invite you to join with us as we celebrate our 3rd annual settlement in Guinda, California, and cultural and agri-social contributions to America.
When: July 1st- 3rd 2011. Main Event: Sunday, July 3rd from 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Where: Tarlesson Farms, 7090 State Highway 16, Guinda, California 95637
Events will include:
� Performance of TORKOLOH: Chedepo Grebo People War Dance (usually only performed to celebrate major events in tribe).
� CHIKOLA: Chedepo Grebo People's hunter celebration.
� The TARLESSON FAMILY: 'The Best in African Cultural Showcase
� Chedepo Grebo Women Farmers and Agri-Social Troupe: Mixture of work and social! We want the farmers to come see if a tractor is faster than the Chedepo Grebo people planting - planting propelled by drumming, singing and dance.
� African Refugee reunion and Thanksgiving: Gospel, drumming, singing, dance.
� Drum Sound & Showcase: Best in African drum by Abel, Ben, Dominic and others.
Main reception and feast: The Tarlesson family and Chedepo Grebo people will offer cow, goats, sheep and chickens in alignment with their Chedepo Grebo people tradition.
* Event host: Tarlesson Farms -50 acres organic vegetables, meat and poultry. Farm owned and operated by the Tarlesson family, the #1 African fresh vegetables farm in Northern California.
* FOOD: Authentic African dishes with styled varieties. All you can eat!
* Pre-event activities including all-night party and African DJ begin July 1st -3rd; plus food.
* Lodging: You are welcome to camp overnight in our indoor or outdoor facility free.
* Additional accommodation: A four star-styled hotel and restaurants at Cache Creek Casino and Resort.
* Airport: Sacramento Intl. Airport, Sacramento, California. We will provide ground transportation.
* Event is open to the public and admission is FREE!
