MARIPOSA – The Mariposa Butterfly Festival takes place at the Art Park on Saturday and Sunday, May 5 – 6, in historic downtown Mariposa. Every year on the first weekend of May, vendors, musicians and celebrants from all over the world gather for a family event that seeks to educate and celebrate the butterfly, along with Mariposa County. About 5,000 ...

OAKHURST – Tickets are on sale now for the Oakhurst Ragtime Festival, in town Friday through Sunday, Apr. 13 – 15. The three-day event features top-notch talent including pianists Jack and Chris Bradshaw, Will Perkins, John Reed-Torres, Vincent Johnson, and Larisa Migachyov. Instrumentalists include Steve and Robyn Drivon on drums and tuba, with Julia Riley playing flute. Venues include both ...

COARSEGOLD — Come out and support the people who watch out for you, at the Wildland Firefighter Hootenanny the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 14 – 15, at the Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds. Admission is free; some activities and meals come with a fee — this is a fundraising event. Gates and the camping area will open Saturday at 9 ...

OAKHURST — The 11th annual Oakhurst Woodcarvers Rendezvous at the Oakhurst Community Center comes to town during the week of Sunday, Apr. 15 through Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018. Woodcarvers travel from around the state and beyond to attend this special week of carving and camaraderie, sponsored by the Oakhurst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Visit Yosemite Madera County visitors bureau, with help ...

MARIPOSA – Prepare to be dazzled at the Mariposa Mineral & Gem Show this Saturday and Sunday, Apr. 7 – 8 at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. From benitoite to topaz, nearly all the gems and minerals an expert can name are featured in the annual show which includes jewelry, exhibits, speakers, demonstrations, and lots of gold. In addition to the ...

BASS LAKE – Bass Lake is about to burst with activity as two popular local lakeside businesses open for the summer this weekend. The Forks Resort is headed into their 71st season, and Miller’s Landing opens for their 37th season on Friday, Mar. 30. The Forks Resort and Miller’s Landing are both long-time favorites on the lake where you can ...

BASS LAKE — Tracking the bunny this weekend? Stop by the Pines Village, where organizers plan an awesome Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, Mar. 31 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. It’s BYOB — that means, bring your own basket — one per child. The event is free to attend. Groups will be divided into youngsters age four and under, then ...

OAKHURST — The Oakhurst Park Committee invites the community to its 2nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt, set for Saturday, Mar. 31 at Oakhurst Community Park. Admission is free for the event, starting at 9 a.m. and going until noon. This is a BYOB event — bring your own basket. And while you’re at it, BOLO the Golden Egg with special ...

CLOVIS – The Gilbert Marshall Memorial Team Branding scholarship fundraiser is held to raise money for scholarships awarded to graduating high school seniors in the surrounding mountain area. Participants will want to register for the 6th Annual Gilbert Marshall Memorial Team Branding, which takes place this year on Saturday, Mar. 17, at Blasingame Ranch in Clovis. The first event starts ...

OAKHURST — Gather your daubers as ye may and let the road rise to meet you — it’s time for Sierra Oakhurst Kiwanis Bingo. Doors open at the Oakhurst Community Center on Saturday, Mar. 17. beginning at 5 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. $25 includes dinner and bingo cards, with delicious fare provided by the Kiwanis including lasagna, salad, ...