Mariposa Butterfly Festival

Mariposa Butterfly Festival Mariposa Butterfly Festival is a 501(c)(3) non-profit group that promotes butterflies & Mariposa We hope that you will join! Children 12 and under are free.

Butterfly releases, car show, Jurassic Mariposa Dinosaur Exhibition, pony rides, 100+ vendors and artisans, music, Fairy Village, train rides, dog show, Habitat Row and More! Tickets for this event are $10 per adult. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. For more info please visit our website at www.MariposaButterflyFestival.net

06/27/2025

A Note About Our Recent Vendor Message

We want to address a question that has come up about a text message from one of our longtime vendors, Mary Kay Cosmetics, sent to attendees who purchased tickets in advance.

โœ… When you purchased your ticket, you checked a box agreeing to receive updates including promotions.

๐Ÿ“ฆ This vendor has provided post-event thank-you gifts for years, and we approved her request to send a message.

We want to be clear:

~ No credit card or private payment info was shared.

~ Messages were sent securely and included a standard opt-out option (STOP).

We understand this caught some by surprise and apologize for any confusion.

As always, we are listening and evolving. Thank you for your continued support of the Mariposa Butterfly Festival.

With care,

Kimberly Vaughan
President, Mariposa Butterfly Festival

๐Ÿฆ‹ Fun FactButterflies have been around for over 200 million yearsโ€”dating back to the time of dinosaurs! ๐Ÿฆ–โœจ Talk about st...
06/11/2025

๐Ÿฆ‹ Fun Fact
Butterflies have been around for over 200 million yearsโ€”dating back to the time of dinosaurs! ๐Ÿฆ–โœจ Talk about staying power!

๐ŸŒŸ Celebrate Their History at the 2026 Mariposa Butterfly Festival! ๐ŸŒŸ
๐Ÿ“… Dates: May 2-3, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Location: Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Rd, Mariposa, CA
๐Ÿ•’ Hours: Saturday 10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., Sunday 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

What an amazing weekend!!!!  Share your favorite photos here ๐Ÿ‘‡
05/05/2025

What an amazing weekend!!!! Share your favorite photos here ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐ŸŽถโœจ Home Tonight โ€“ Live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival! โœจ๐ŸŽถMeet Home Tonight, a heartwarming musical duo from Mariposa...
05/02/2025

๐ŸŽถโœจ Home Tonight โ€“ Live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival! โœจ๐ŸŽถ

Meet Home Tonight, a heartwarming musical duo from Mariposa, California, blending Folk, Blues, Americana, and Acoustic Pop into an uplifting sound that feels like home. ๐Ÿก๐ŸŽต

Featuring longtime local favorite Gail Dreifus on guitar and vocals, and David Budries on piano and vocals, this talented pair shares a love for songwriting, storytelling, and community connection. Most of their music is originalโ€”thoughtful, feel-good songs about life, love, and positivityโ€”with a few handpicked covers woven in.

Gail has been inspiring others as a teacher and musician for decades, and David, a former teacher from the East Coast, discovered his voice during the pandemic and hasnโ€™t looked back. Together, they bring joy, harmony, and smiles to every stage they play.

๐Ÿฆ‹ Catch Home Tonight at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 3โ€“4 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Get your tickets: www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net/tickets
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Or purchase at the gate!

๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŽถ The Jespersons โ€“ Indie Folk from the Heart of the Sierra ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒฒLive at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival!Born in the shadow...
04/27/2025

๐ŸŒฒ๐ŸŽถ The Jespersons โ€“ Indie Folk from the Heart of the Sierra ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒฒ
Live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival!

Born in the shadows of Yosemiteโ€™s granite peaks, The Jespersons are an Indie Folk duo whose music feels like mountain air โ€” fresh, earthy, and soul-stirring.

โœจ Featuring Jared Jesperson, with his rock and jam band roots from Southern California, and Kaye Jesperson, whose folk, country, and gospel influences come from her homeland of New Zealand and Australia, this couple met in the mountains in 2010 and have been blending their voices and hearts ever since.

Their sound is grounded in tight, rich vocal harmonies and expressive instrumentation on cello, mandolin, and guitar โ€” creating music that is evocative, uplifting, and deeply human.

๐ŸŽต Expect touches of bluegrass, blues, and jazz wrapped in an authentic folk spirit that will stay with you long after the last note fades.

๐Ÿฆ‹ Catch The Jespersons live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 3โ€“4 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net/tickets
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Or purchase at the gate!

๐ŸŽถโค๏ธ Mike & Gail โ€“ Live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival! ๐ŸŽถโค๏ธFrom the talented roots of the Meltwater Bridge Band comes...
04/27/2025

๐ŸŽถโค๏ธ Mike & Gail โ€“ Live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival! ๐ŸŽถโค๏ธ

From the talented roots of the Meltwater Bridge Band comes a duo thatโ€™s all heart and harmony โ€” Mike & Gail!

These two veteran musicians blend original songs with a few well-loved covers, creating a musical experience full of love, longing, and lyrical storytelling. ๐ŸŽธ Gail brings her acoustic guitar and warm vocals, while Mike lays down smooth electric bass and harmony, adding depth and soul to every tune.

Expect a mix of folk, country, and rock โ€” all wrapped in chemistry built from nearly a decade of playing together.

๐ŸŒผ With Gail as a proud Mariposa local, this homegrown performance is not to be missed!

๐Ÿ“ May 3โ€“4 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net/tickets
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Or buy at the gate!

Come hear the music that feels like home. ๐Ÿฆ‹

๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽถ T-Ranch and the Kidd โ€“ Where Tribal Meets Trance ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸฅLive at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival!Get ready for a musical jo...
04/26/2025

๐Ÿฅ๐ŸŽถ T-Ranch and the Kidd โ€“ Where Tribal Meets Trance ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿฅ
Live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival!

Get ready for a musical journey like no other with T-Ranch and the Kidd โ€” a genre-defying Americana duo blending the raw rhythm of tribal beats with the hypnotic pull of trance grooves.

๐ŸŽธ Featuring award-winning banjo player and prolific songwriter Tarantulabanjo (aka Andy Roberts) and former LA session drummer and vocalist Jon Kidd, this duo pulls from old-time, rock, folk, and world music traditions to create a sound that's both primal and poetic.

Their performances are deep, dynamic, and unexpected โ€” a true fusion of tradition and innovation that gets into your bones and moves your soul.

๐Ÿฆ‹ Donโ€™t miss T-Ranch and the Kidd at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 3โ€“4 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds!

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net/tickets
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Or grab them at the gate!

๐ŸŽถ Scott Patrick Live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival! ๐ŸŽถStraight from the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Scott ...
04/26/2025

๐ŸŽถ Scott Patrick Live at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival! ๐ŸŽถ

Straight from the heart of the Sierra Nevada foothills, Scott Patrick brings his signature blend of indie-folk and country to the stage โ€” and you wonโ€™t want to miss a note. ๐ŸŒ„โœจ

With soul-stirring melodies and lyrics that capture the highs and lows of love and heartbreak, Scott has earned a place in the Nashville music scene and now tours the western U.S. sharing his music with audiences who feel every word.

๐ŸŽค A gifted multi-instrumentalist, his passion and authenticity shine through in every performance โ€” making him a true must-see for fans of heartfelt, Americana-inspired music.

Catch Scott Patrick at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival, May 3โ€“4 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds! ๐Ÿฆ‹

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets available now at: www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net/tickets
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Or grab them at the gate the day of the event!

๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŽถ The Mariposa Uke Ensemble โ€“ Live at the Butterfly Festival! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒบWhat started in 2017 with one local womanโ€™s dream to le...
04/25/2025

๐ŸŒบ๐ŸŽถ The Mariposa Uke Ensemble โ€“ Live at the Butterfly Festival! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŒบ

What started in 2017 with one local womanโ€™s dream to learn the ukulele has blossomed into one of Mariposaโ€™s most beloved music groups โ€” the Mariposa Uke Ensemble!

This tight-knit crew of 20 strummers strong meets weekly (yes, even through the pandemic on Zoom!) and brings joy wherever they go. Their upbeat energy and crowd-pleasing cover tunes have made them a favorite at local events โ€” and now, they're lighting up the stage at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival! ๐Ÿฆ‹

๐ŸŽต Come enjoy sweet harmonies, contagious smiles, and the happiest little instruments around โ€” the coolest band in town is ready to play your favorites!

๐Ÿ“ May 3โ€“4 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets: www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net/tickets
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Or grab them at the gate!

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A parade down main street, butterfly releases, art and artisans, music, local handcrafted gifts, kids events, and more! Please join us! Always the first weekend in May in beautiful downtown Mariposa, California. For more info please visit our website: www.mariposabutterflyfestival.net