The “Mountains of Minerals” show serves as a focal point to share mineral specimens from world-wide locations. Dealers from far and wide gather to share their knowledge and stock of minerals and demonstrations of lapidary techniques are show highlights. This show is one of a few Gem Shows in California at that time. Mariposa is […]
The “Mountains of Minerals” show serves as a focal point to share mineral specimens from world-wide locations. Dealers from far and wide gather to share their knowledge and stock of minerals and demonstrations of lapidary techniques are show highlights. This show is one of a few Gem Shows in California at that time. Mariposa is […]
Join SFC docents and local birders Nan Oswald and Karyn O’Hearn for a birding hike on this iconic conservation easement. Wildflowers and birds will accentuate the stunning views. This is a moderate hike walking down an old road bed, then back up looking and listening for spring birds. Meet at the Mariposa Fairgrounds at 8 […]
The Mariposa Butterfly Festival returns to the Mariposa County Fairgrounds on May 2–3, 2026, for a vibrant, family-friendly weekend celebrating nature, community, and the Sierra foothills. Festival hours are Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with a Friday night kickoff scavenger hunt on May 1 in downtown Mariposa. One of the region’s […]
The Mariposa Butterfly Festival returns to the Mariposa County Fairgrounds on May 2–3, 2026, for a vibrant, family-friendly weekend celebrating nature, community, and the Sierra foothills. Festival hours are Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with a Friday night kickoff scavenger hunt on May 1 in downtown Mariposa. One of the region’s […]
The Mariposa Butterfly Festival returns to the Mariposa County Fairgrounds on May 2–3, 2026, for a vibrant, family-friendly weekend celebrating nature, community, and the Sierra foothills. Festival hours are Saturday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with a Friday night kickoff scavenger hunt on May 1 in downtown Mariposa. One of the region’s […]
The Mariposa Pow Wow Committee is celebrating their 31st year of hosting our Native American alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free community event. This annual pow wow, will bring together the local communities for a weekend of celebrating the Native American culture, song and dance. Most importantly, the Pow Wow helps to fund the “Nellie Tucker Scholarship” […]
The Mariposa Pow Wow Committee is celebrating their 31st year of hosting our Native American alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free community event. This annual pow wow, will bring together the local communities for a weekend of celebrating the Native American culture, song and dance. Most importantly, the Pow Wow helps to fund the “Nellie Tucker Scholarship” […]
Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival invites guests to step into a world of knights, legends, and imagination set against the stunning backdrop of the Yosemite region. This family-friendly celebration brings medieval chivalry and fantasy to life with armored combat demonstrations, costumed characters, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and interactive activities for all ages. Explore a whimsical […]
Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival invites guests to step into a world of knights, legends, and imagination set against the stunning backdrop of the Yosemite region. This family-friendly celebration brings medieval chivalry and fantasy to life with armored combat demonstrations, costumed characters, live entertainment, artisan vendors, and interactive activities for all ages. Explore a whimsical […]
For over eight decades, the Mariposa County Fair has provided a festive atmosphere for families in Mariposa and the surrounding areas, offering agricultural events, displays, demonstrations, entertainment, a carnival, a midway and more since 1939. In addition to all your classic county fair rides, be sure to check out the authentic rodeo, demolition derby and […]
Honor your divine self and come revel at the majestic Yosemite Goddess Festival! Delight in feasting, deep revelations from readings, soul-nourishing wellness treatments by healers, melodious music played just for you--all in gloriously joyous celebration of being sweet, wonderful you. Taking place at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds each year in early October, the Yosemite Goddess […]