The Mariposa Butterfly Festival committee invites everyone to come out and enjoy all the wonderful activities planned for the 2016 Mariposa Butterfly Festival. There will be art and artisans, as well as food vendors from all over California selling art, handmade crafts, photography, and unique food at the festival. Festival activities begin in town on Saturday, April 30 through Sunday, May 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The festival is held annually, during the first weekend in May.

Saturday, April 30th
7:30 a.m. Paseo De Mariposa 5K run and 12K trail run. ('Click' here for more information)
8:00 a.m. Registration - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Skateboard Competition at the County Park
9:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. - Art and Artisan's Show, and Food Vendors open.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Butterfly Parade - Thru Downtown Mariposa
12:30 p.m. Butterfly releases at Mariposa Creek Walk-Way.
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Live Music and Entertainment in the Arts Park.
Chalk Art - All Day

Skateboard Competition
Saturday, April 30 - 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The skateboard competition will take place at the Mariposa County Park Saturday, April 30th. Sign-ups start @ 8:00 a.m. for beginners. We encourage the Skaters to participate in the Butterfly Festival Parade... SKATE THRU TOWN LEGALLY... SHOW US WHAT YOU HAVE GOT!!  After the Parade, advanced sign ups at 11:30 a.m.  Free Registration for all ages. All Skaters must wear head protection to participate in competition.

This is a NON-Smoking Event.

There will be prizes awarded. Winners will be announced at the Mariposa Arts Park during the Butterfly Festival.

Sunday, May 1st
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Art and Artisan's Show, and Food Vendors open.
9:00 a.m. - Church Service
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Butterfly Releases, Live Music and Entertainment in the Arts Park.
Chalk Art - All Day

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