Calling All Fairy Garden Creators
NEW Category for Entry in the Mariposa County Fair
August 12, 2024 – UC Mariposa Master Gardener – Lorri MacDonald – The Mariposa Library in 
cooperation with UC Mariposa Master Gardeners held a free Fairy Woodland Workshop on Sunday, August 4th. Enchanting and creative fairy habitats were created with a spirit of play and wonder by children and adults alike. Abby Miller, a library assistant, provided a plethora of materials from paint to pinecones for the participants to create their unique vision of a fairy garden. There were also several library books on fairy garden crafting available for reference. After some initial instruction and a rundown of the supplies available, workshop participants dove in with playful abandon.
Mariposa Master Gardeners: Lorri MacDonald; Jeanne-Ann Pine; Kris Rogers and Vivian White, provided support and made sure the glue guns were always filled. This is the second year for this well-attended workshop. Several of last year’s gardens were on display to provide inspiration. As Abby Miller noted, “This was a wonderful opportunity for multiple generations of participants to work together to create their own magical scenes where any fairy would surely be delighted to find themselves.”
(Pictured) Ciulla & Bringetto families
Last year, the Fairy gardens created during the workshop were displayed in the Horticulture building during the 2023 Mariposa County Fair. As a result of the popularity of last year’s Fairy Garden displays, fair officials have, for the first time, introduced several Fairy Garden categories for winning ribbons, including both a live and dried plant material.
Entry is open to the public and the deadline for entering a fairy garden is Friday, August 23rd. Completed entries will be received on Thursday, August 29th from 1:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the Horticulture building.
Entry forms can be obtained from the Fairgrounds office, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, Mariposa, CA 95338. (209) 966-2432, or entrants can register online, https://www.mariposafair.com/fair, for a $2 entry fee. The 2024 Mariposa County Fair runs from August 30-September 2.
For assistance, contact our Helpline at (209) 966-7078 or at mgmariposa@ucdavis.edu. We are currently unable to take samples or meet with you in person but welcome pictures.
The U.C. Master Gardener Helpline is staffed; Tuesdays from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. and Thursdays from 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Clients may bring samples to the Agricultural Extension Office located at the Mariposa Fairgrounds, but the Master Gardener office is not open to the public. We will not be doing home visits this year due to UCANR restrictions.
Helpline Serving Mariposa County, including Greeley Hill, Coulterville, and Don Pedro
Please contact the helpline, or leave a message by phone at: (209) 966-7078
By email (send photos and questions for researched answers) to: mgmariposa@ucdavis.edu
For further gardening information and event announcements, please visit: UCMG website: https://cemariposa.ucanr.edu/Master_Gardener
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Master Gardener Office Location:
UC Cooperative Extension Office,
5009 Fairgrounds Road
Mariposa, CA 95338
Phone: (209) 966-2417
Email: mgmariposa@ucdavis.edu
Website: http://cemariposa.ucanr.edu/Master_Gardener
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