a Taste of MariposaThe 2016 Mariposa Butterfly Festival kicks-off with the annual Butterfly Hat Competition, held during the Taste of Mariposa on Friday, April 29th. This fun event will be held at the Mariposa Senior Center from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. The senior center is location at 5246 Spriggs Lane in Mariposa.

This event showcases Mariposa County Restaurants, you'll be able to enjoy more appetizers and desserts than you can imagine. You can also get up close and personal with the makers of some amazing hats, and find that perfect art piece, collectible, or gift during both the live and silent auctions. The price of entrance to this wonderful event is only $5.00.

'Click' here to donate an item, for either the Live or Silent Auction.

You can 'click' here to download the Hat Competition form.

On the morning of Friday, April 29th, many area residents enjoy the kick-off of festival activities with live butterfly releases by local schools. Many butterflies are raised by both area schools and residents to be released at the festival all throughout the weekend. There will also be Chalk Art activity along the Mariposa Creek Walk-Way area.

Please visit the Mariposa Butterfly Festival website for more event information.

All festival events are Tobacco Free.