MARIPOSA — This May, the Mariposa County Fairgrounds will transform into a vibrant hub of activity and excitement as it hosts the annual Mariposa Butterfly Festival. This event promises a weekend filled with enchanting experiences and family-friendly fun. Butterfly Releases Central to the festival is the captivating butterfly release, celebrating Mariposa’s namesake, which means “butterfly” in Spanish. These releases offer ...

MARIPOSA– The Mariposa Fair Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the promotion of Leslie Foley to Chief Executive Officer of the 35-A District Agricultural Association I Mariposa Fair, effective January 1, 2025. Leslie brings a dynamic combination of creativity, strategic expertise, and visionary leadership to this pivotal role. With over 16 years of employment at the fairgrounds, Leslie exemplifies ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — October can be a vibrant time in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. With fall colors, cooler weather, and a variety of community events to bring residents and visitors together.  From seasonal celebrations to local markets and cultural performances, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this month.  Here are a few of the October “Happenings” in the mountain area. ...

MARIPOSA– Several counties in California are teaming up to make it easier for residents to add accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to their properties. Mother Lode ADU is a new partnership between the Counties of Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, and Nevada created to help homeowners in the region build an ADU. A new website at www.motherlodeadu.org will go live on Aug. 30, which will serve as a one-stop resource shop. ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — Get ready for the small town summer, everyone! The Mariposa County Friends of the Fairgrounds is hosting their first ever annual fair pre-party. There’ll be dancing and BBQ and lots of fun activities for the little kids, plus a Bloody Mary bar for us big kids! There’ll also be live music with The Gilly Girls Band and ...

MARIPOSA — The annual Mariposa Butterfly Festival party will kick off on Friday night in downtown Mariposa with lots of live music and local art. Then Saturday will be an awesome parade on Main Street. After the parade, drive or take the free bus to the Mariposa County Fairgrounds where you will be treated to a classic car and truck ...

MARIPOSA — Mariposa County Environmental Health is preparing for this year’s mosquito fish distribution. Mosquito fish, also known as Gambusia affinis, are an excellent and natural way to control mosquito larvae without having to resort to dangerous chemicals or insecticides. A large female mosquito fish is capable of devouring hundreds of mosquito larvae in a single day. The team will be ...

MARIPOSA — The UC Master Gardeners of Mariposa County will hold a Fall Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 8 – 1 p.m. (or until plants sell out), at the Amigo Stage area at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds. Local master gardeners have been hard at work volunteering their time and expertise to bring you a wide selection of landscape ...