Welcome to Mariposa Butterfly Festival

May 4 - 5, 2024

FESTIVAL HOURS:  SATURDAY   10:00 A.M.- 6:00 P.M.       SUNDAY  10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

GET TICKETS:  $10 each -  Children 12 and under are Free!


3 Ways to Get Tickets: 

At the Gate  -  Online  -  Mariposa Visitor's Center

 The festival celebrates the Spanish name of our historic Gold Rush town, "Mariposa," meaning "butterfly."

Butterfly Festival Parade Saturday @ 10a Downtown

Saturday morning join us at 10:00 A.M. for the PARADE!

Butterfly Festival @ Fairgrounds Saturday 10a-6p

Saturday at 10:00 A.M. join us for the festival at Mariposa County Fairgrounds for food, music, vendors, car show, butterfly releases,  rides, the tech center, habitat row and more! 

Butterfly Festival @ Fairgrounds Sunday 10a-4p

Sunday at 10:00 A.M. we will celebrate Independence Day with more music, food, butterfly releases, dancing, vendors, the tech center, water slide and more! 

Get ready to experience the ultimate taste sensation at Taste of Mariposaville 🍸 April 6th @ Mariposa Fairgrounds!


The 🦋 Mariposa Butterfly Festival 🦋 is proud to present our annual event, and this year's Margaritaville theme is guaranteed to transport you to paradise 🌴 right here in Mariposa.


Break out your Hawaiian shirts, moo moos, grass skirts and 🩴 flip flops, because we found that lost shaker of salt!


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This unforgettable night will feature mouthwatering food courtesy of BB's Catering, tantalizing margaritas, exciting games, incredible trips 🏖️, and a thrilling silent auction that will leave you craving your next frozen concoction.🍸


Don't miss out on the party of the year - join us at Taste of Mariposaville! 🍸


🎟️Get tickets now! 👇  This event will sell out!

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Get ready for an incredible weekend of non-stop fun at the Mariposa Butterfly Festival! It all kicks off with an exciting parade on Saturday, winding through the heart of downtown Mariposa. But that's just the beginning!


Feast your way through a tantalizing array of food vendors, browse amazing art from talented artists, and get ready to groove to the electrifying beats of live music and entertainment. 


But wait, there's more! Bring the whole family and let the kids revel in a world of games, activities, and gigantic bounce houses. Brace yourself for an adrenaline rush as you witness a jaw-dropping skydiving performance. 


Prepare to be awe-struck by breathtaking movies that will transport you to another world. And remember to visit the Jurassic building for a mind-blowing Jurassic dinosaur tour!


New this year, we are pleased to share the Fairy Village & Tea Party!  Meet our forest fairy, take fairy photos in the magical forest, and build a fairy house of your own.  Tickets for fairy tea parties can be purchased in Fairy Village.


And, of course, what butterfly festival would be complete without the magical moment of butterfly releases? Don't miss out!


Pack your bags and head to the Mariposa Fairgrounds on May 4th and 5th, 2024 – it's going to be an unforgettable weekend of
sheer excitement and wonder. See you there!

get tickets to mariposa butterfly festival
May 4 - 5th, 2024
Start with a parade on Saturday through downtown Mariposa then enjoy a full weekend of food, vendors & artists, music & entertainment, family games & activities, bounce houses, parachuters, spectacular movies, a virtual reality station, butterfly releases and MORE at Mariposa Butterfly Festival at the Mariposa Fairgrounds on Saturday & Sunday!

FESTIVALS LOVE COOL AMAZING STUFF

Have fun with us with the butterflies!

It's great to experience amazing stuff during the festival. And we are so excited to have amazing vendors joining us during the event.
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Event Photos & Videos

Here's a video of our most recent festivals and events. Come and join us on the next festival!

Check out the preview of Bill Lowe's new documentary about Ranching in Mariposa  and Mule Packing in Yosemite.   See the whole film at the Taste of Mariposa at the Mariposa Fairgrounds!
Watch the Preview Here
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