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 […]
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 “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 […]