Julie Bramkamp

1935-2023

Our dear, lovely Queen of the Children’s Festival recently passed away.  Julie Bramkamp was involved in the Festival from the beginning. She came to Nevada City in the 1950’s, and as a teacher at Tall Pines, Julie was well known and loved throughout the community.  She is deeply missed.

Here’s a clip from a YouTube video put together by Nevada County Media, where Julie tells the story of how she ascended to the throne and became Queen of the Festival:

Julie Bramkamp – The Queen of the Children’s Festival

Steve Ellis

1950-2022

Steve Ellis was our hugely talented Architect and Builder of the Castle Maze which will be enjoyed by generations of children (and adults) for many years to come.