SCOTTS VALLEY — Around 20 countries were represented at the third annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair, which featured dance and musical performances from cultures around the globe on a shaded stage in Skypark on a hot and sunny Saturday. Although his native United Kingdom was not represented at the fair, Scotts Valley City Councilmember Allan Timms was still excited for the event and was helping the many fairgoers with parking under the sweltering sun Saturday. “For me this is such an important event because it reflects how Scotts Valley is evolving,” said Timms.
“It’s much more inclusive and welcoming and diverse, which is excellent. And what amazes me about this event in particular is that it’s run entirely by volunteers. No one is making any money from this and that’s pretty cool.
” Among the many volunteers at the Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair was owner of Yoso Wellness in downtown Santa Cruz Jenna Dahlen who was enjoying the fair with her daughters alongside helping out. “There’s lots of vibrancy and energy between the different country’s exhibits and they have all these hands-on activities,” said Dahlen. “One of my daughters wrote her name in Japanese and we got a hair clip from Polynesia that she hand made.
What I am really enjoying about this is that it’s very immersive. All of the different booths have something to take you into their experience.” The inaugural Multicultural Fair was held by the Scotts Valley Unified School Distric.