hat
follows is a list of annual events held in and around Mariposa, California
which visitors to the area may find interesting.
Events
in or immediately around Mariposa are in blue text and are designated with
an "M"
Events
in or immediately around Yosemite are in green text and are designated
with a "Y"
Events
in other parts of Mariposa County are in violet text and are designated
with an "O"
Choose which month's calendar
you wish to view
January
MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIR (M)
Mariposa County Fairgrounds
Runs September 4 - September 7. Old time fun and charm at the County fair. Animals, midway, destruction derby, rodeo and more. Gates open on Friday at 4:00 PM
Mariposa Fairgrounds (209) 966-2432 GO TO WEBSITE
06
MARIPOSA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA (M)
Amigo Stage, Mariposa Fairgrounds
Starts at 7:00 pm Entry is Free with Fair admission
Mariposa County Arts Council 209.966.3962 GO TO WEBSITE
18
BLAZIN' HOG COMPETITION BBQ & ZYDECO MUSIC FESTIVAL (M)
Mariposa Fairgrounds
Barbeque and Zydeco Music Festival. General Admission $10, Seniors $5, Ages 5-17 $5 and Under 5 Free with an Adult.
Rudy Mensinger, 209-966-3994 GO TO WEBSITE
18
COWBOY POETRY (O)
Coulterville Park, Hwy 49 N & John Muir Hwy
Cowboy Poetry Starts at 6:00 pm No Charge
Mariposa County Arts Council 209.966.3155 GO TO WEBSITE
18
THE 49ER FESTIVAL AND CHILI COOK-OFF (O)
Groveland, CA
The Yosemite Chamber of Commerce plays host to the biggest event of the year here in Groveland, the Annual 49er Festival and Chili Cookoff. We start the day with a hearty pancake breakfast hosted by the Rebeccas, followed by an antique airplane flyover and then the parade down Main Street. From there we move to Mary Laveroni Community park with music all day, vendor booths, kids activities, beer, wine and our nearly world famous Chili-Cookoff.
Yosemite Chamber of Commerce (209) 962-0429
WEEKEND IN THE COUNTRY (M)
Various
Discover agriculture in the Sierra Foothills when you visit family farms, wineries, alpaca ranches, cattle and horse ranches and more. Attend workshops on nature photography, hummingbirds, bird watching, native plants and composting. Interact with local artists. Enjoy this spring weekend among the wildflowers.
This event takes you on a tour at various locations throughout Mariposa County where Agriculture or Nature is highlighted during the tour. Hikes, Photography, Workshops, Samples of Explanations of Agriculture in the county. Food & Refreshments Available.
10 AM to 5 PM. $10 per person or $25 per family.
Mariposa Agri-Nature Trail Committee, Kris Casto, 209.377.8450 or email jjgillispie:jimandjj@hughes.net GO TO WEBSITE
25
BALLET FOLKLORICO ALTA CALIFORNIA (M)
Mariposa County Amphitheater
Traditional hispanic dances and music of Alta California. Starts at 6 PM FREE Admission.
Mariposa County Arts Council 209.966.3155 GO TO WEBSITE
hat
follows is a list of annual events held in and around Mariposa, California
which visitors to the area may find interesting.
