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
MAY
EVENT
04-05
MARIPOSA BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL (M)
Main Street, Mariposa
Various events including Little Miss Butterfly Contest, Parade, Art and Artisian Show, Chalk Art Festival, Skateboard Demonstrations, Live Music, Butterfly Festival Reception - 'A Taste of Mariposa', Art and Artisan Show, Free Entertainment, Butterfly Hat Contest, Live Music, and Butterfly Releases.
butterflyfestival@sti.net GO TO WEBSITE
11-12
19TH ANNUAL MARIPOSA COUNTY INDIAN COUNCIL POW-WOW (M)
Mariposa County Fairgrounds
Arts, crafts, food and traditional Native American dancing. This is a non-smoking, alcohol-free event to be enjoyed by all. Sat-gates open 10 am, Grand Entry at 12:00 p.m., Dinner 5:00 p.m., Miwuk Dancing 6 p.m. Grand Entry 7:p.m. closing ceremonies at 10 p.m.; Sun-gates open 10 am.
American Indian Council (209) 742-2244 GO TO WEBSITE
11
ART HOP (M)
Mariposa, various
Mariposa Art Hop held throughout the town and at various galleries and businesses. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the second Saturday of each month. 'Come and experience our creative spirit.'
Visit website for map of each month's participants. GO TO WEBSITE
11
NOT ADNUDDER MUDDER (O)
Mt. Bullion
"Over The River and Through the Woods" A unique 5K adventure obstacle course that is custom designed to be challenging yet conquerable by all participants from the extreme athlete, the weekend warrior, the remote control jockey and the pleasure walker. Sponsored by UCan Events
ucan@notanuddermudder.com or facebook.com/webeliveyoucan GO TO WEBSITE
18
28th ANNUAL COYOTE HOWL (O)
Coulterville Park, Coulterville
Join the Fun! Parade - Crafts - Food - Live Music - Fun - Car Show - Coyote Howling Contest - Dinner Dance. Join the Fun! FREE ADMISSION
Contact: Gail Tyler, (209) 878-3015. GO TO WEBSITE
18
RELAY FOR LIFE (M)
Mariposa County Fairgrounds
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. At Relay, teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Time: Saturday 9am