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    One reggae fan paired a cannabis-themed jumpsuit with a mask based on ones traditionally used in the Italian Commedia.
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    Rompers were a popular wardrobe option.
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    More than sixty vendors of food, handcrafts and imports surrounded the concert bowl. This vendor, photographed Sunday afternoon, was offering free samples.
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    Bubba, from Laytonville.
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    DJ Delux of KMUD Redwoods Community Radio, a longtime Reggae on the River supporter and volunteer who attends Reggae “almost every year, except corporate years.”
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    Jay, Erica, Dré, and Tristan from Nevada City. This is the friends’ third and fourth time to visit Reggae on the River.
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    Perfect Giddimani on stage Friday afternoon.
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    DJ Respect of K-MUD Redwood Community Radio in the press tent Sunday afternoon.
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    A cannabis-themed flag hangs in the press tent Sunday afternoon.
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    DJ Lisa Luv of KMUD Redwood Community Radio in the press tent Sunday afternoon.
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    Longtime Mateel Community Center / Reggae on the River supporter Agnes Patak, also of KMUD Redwood Community Radio, shooting in the photo pit Saturday afternoon.
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    During Kabaka Pyramid’s set Friday evening.
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    Kabaka Pyramid on stage Friday evening.
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    The stage during Ja Med’s set, Friday night.
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    Friday night headliner Assassin, aka Agent Sasco.
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    Volunteers congregated around the concert bowl’s recycling center Sunday afternoon.
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    A volunteer coordinator in the concert bowl Sunday afternoon.
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    A reggae fan against the hills surrounding French’s Camp.
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    Volunteers coordinated recycling pickup in the concert bowl area Sunday afternoon.
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    As afternoon shadows lengthened, reggae fans discussed the evening lineup
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    Dancing during Marla Brown’s set on Sunday afternoon.
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    Junior Kelly on stage Saturday afternoon.
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    J. Boog on stage Saturday evening.
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    The keyboardist in J. Boog’s band during his Saturday evening set.
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    Women in the front row during J. Boog’s set Saturday evening. One waves a J. Boog flag.
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    In the concert bowl, Sunday afternoon.
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    Many reggae fans wore veils and headscarves to keep the sun at bay.
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    Denise and Luke, longtime festival attendees.
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    A volunteer medic renders aid.
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    Parasols were a valuable asset in the August heat, and also a fashion statement.

Gabrielle Gopinath is a critic who writes about art, place and culture in Northern California. She lives...