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September |
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Date |
Event |
Contact |
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22 |
Mariposa
Lion’s and Sierra Classics – Car Show and Craft Fair
Mariposa Courthouse, Bullion and 10th Street
Opens at 8:00 a.m.
Mariposa Lions Club
P.O. Box 801
Mariposa, CA 95338 |
Car Show Information:
Tom
(209) 966-5680
kinard@sierratel.com
Vendor
Information:
Chris
(209) 966-3314 |
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22 |
Entertainment at The Bug – No Cover Charge!
Enjoy
the Acoustic/Folk sounds of “Two Sheds” from Merced
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, 6979 A Highway 140 (Midpines)
8:30 p.m. |
Yosemite Bug
Rustic Mountain Resort
(209) 966-6666 |
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23 |
First Day
of Autumn |
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23 |
Magnolia
Saloon Presents – Celtic & Old Time Jam Session
Historic Hotel
Jeffery in Coulterville, Hwy. 132 & Hwy. 49
2:00 p.m. – 3:30p.m.-Slow
Jam / 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.-Advanced Jam
Come & Listen or bring an instrument and join in on the fun! |
Cherylann Shimmelfennig
(209) 878-3471 |
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26 |
Full Moon
Acoustic Gathering at the Amphitheatre Campfire
Yosemite Bug
Rustic Mountain Resort, 6979 A Highway 140 (Midpines)
8:30 p.m. Bring your hand
drums or other instruments for an acoustic jam! |
Yosemite Bug
Rustic Mountain Resort
(209) 966-6666 |
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29 |
Harvest
Weekend in the Country*
Sponsored by Mariposa Agri-Nature Trail Association
*This event
takes you on a tour at various locations throughout Mariposa
County where Agriculture or
Nature is highlighted during the tour.
Agriculture Activities, Personal Tours & Tasting, Art in
Action,Children’s Activities, Nature Workshops and more!
Tickets are required –
A
single weekend fee of $10 for individuals and $25 for families
will allow for full participation for both days of the event.
Lunch is being served at 2 locations from 11:30 until 2:00 p.m. At
an additional cost of $8 to $10. The 4H will prepare a Mexican
style-lunch so please help them as it is a fund raiser for them.
At the other side of the county, Mount Bullion Vineyard is serving
a BBQ. |
Information
& Tickets
Mariposa Visitors Center
5158 Highway 140
Mariposa
(209) 966-7081
Kris Casto
(209) 377-8450
Website:
www.MariposaAgTour.com |
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29 |
Sierra Moon
Shine Poker Run & End of Summer Party
The Motorcycle
run starts at the Mariposa County Fairgrounds and returns to the
fairgrounds for a great dance party. Everyone is welcome to the
after party, bike or no bike. The dance will be around 6:00 pm.
(pay at door). Come and enjoy the music and food and help the
Sierra Shadow Casters raise a few bucks for local causes. The Run
will begin in the AM (exact time to be announced). High Hand/Low
Hand, prize drawings, 50/50, Great food, live band and more fun
than a well tuned Flathead. |
Information
(209) 966-5612
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|
29 |
Entertainment at The Bug – No Cover Charge!
Enjoy
the Bluegrass/Jazz sounds of “Thick Soup” from Sonora/Santa Cruz
Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort, 6979 A Highway 140 (Midpines)
8:30 p.m. |
Yosemite Bug
Rustic Mountain Resort
(209) 966-6666 |
|
29 & 30 |
Psychic
Fair at Synchronicity
Synchronicity is located downstairs in the old Mariposa Hotel in
Historic Downtown Mariposa Please call Synchronicity for
more information |
Synchronicity
(209) 966-4440 |
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30 |
Mariposa County Arts Council,
Doi DeWitt and her family Invite you to Celebrate…
The love of music and the life of Bob DeWitt
A Memorial Concert with U. Utah Phillips Master of Ceremonies
Featuring: Kim Angelis and Josef
Gault; David Nigel Lloyd; Bill DeWitt and Friends; Finegold Ranch
Musicians; others who have played the Feedback Theatre
Mariposa County Arts
Park
West side of Highway 140 between 4th & 5th
Street, Historic Downtown Mariposa
2:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
(209) 966-3155
www.arts-mariposa.org
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October |
|
Date |
Event |
Contact |
|
6 & 7 |
Psychic
Fair at Synchronicity
Synchronicity
is located downstairs in the old Mariposa Hotel
Historic Downtown Mariposa
Please call Synchronicity for more information |
Synchronicity
(209) 966-4440 |
|
6 |
Annual
Fly-In at the Mariposa County Airport
Mariposa-Yosemite (068) Calif. EAA Chapter 1261
Open House & Fly In: 7
a.m. – 4 p.m., Firehouse Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. –
11 a.m.,
Max’s Tri-Tip Lunch: 11
a.m. – 2 p.m. ($8) |
Maria Liddle
(209) 966-2143 |
|
6 |
Contractor’s Association 18th Annual Home and Garden
Show
Mariposa
County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Many
construction-related businesses and/or organizations will have
booths with information to help homeowners and people interested
in building and/or remodeling. Raffle prizes, Sheriff Department
Finger Printing, face painting, bounce house, food and more. |
Information
&
Booth Space
Robin
(209) 742-6775 |
|
8 |
Columbus Day |
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|
13 – 14 |
Annual
Sierra Art Trails
An open
studio tour focusing on the communities of Eastern Madera County
and Mariposa County. The show features the work of over 100 local
artists and artisans working in a wide range of media including
painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber arts, ceramics
and more. This tour takes place in artists’ studios, homes, shops
& art galleries. |
Sierra Art Trails
c/o Williams Gallery West
P.O. Box 340
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Jonathan Bock
(559) 683-5551
admin@galwest.com
or
Ellen Hurst
(559) 658-8343
ellenhurst@westercorp.com
|
|
14 |
Northern
Mariposa County History Center Breakfast in Historic Coulterville
Old
Schoolhouse on Broadway & Cemetery Streets, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
$4 for Adults; $2.50 for Children; $12 for Family: 2 Adults & 2
Children.
eggs, Sausage, Pancakes & Fruit. This is a fundraiser for the
History Center. |
Gail Tyler
(209) 878-3015 |
|
20 |
Mariposa
Symphony Orchestra
Mariposa
County High School Fiester Auditorium,
5074 Old Hwy. North, 7:00 p.m.
Please see website for program
details |
MCACI
(209) 966-3155
www.arts-mariposa.org |
|
27 |
Kiwanis hosts
“The Monarch 100” – Century Bicycle Ride
$50 per
rider, includes dinner and beverage
More
Information to Come… |
Information
Aaron Matheson
(209) 966-2011
or
Dave Sizemore
(209) 377-8400 |
|
28 |
Magnolia
Saloon Presents – Celtic & Old Time Jam Session
Historic Hotel
Jeffery in Coulterville, Hwy. 132 & Hwy. 49
2:00 p.m. – 3:30p.m.-Slow
Jam / 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.-Advanced Jam
Come & Listen or bring an instrument and join in on the fun! |
Cherylann Shimmelfennig
(209) 878-3471 |
|
31 |
Halloween |
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|
31 |
Annual
Halloween Carnival, Presented by Mariposa Safe Families, Inc.
Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Game Booths, Prizes, Food, Fire Safety House, Tub O’ Treats,
Family fun!!!
Sponsored by Mariposa Lions Club |
Reserve Booth Space:
Mariposa Safe Families
(209) 966-2211 |
|
31 |
Halloween
Downtown – Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club
More Information to Come… |
Melissa Matheson
(209) 966-2011 |
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November |
|
Date |
Event |
Contact |
|
TBA |
Annual
Hornitos Candle Lighting Ceremony
St.
Catherine’s Church, Hornitos
All Souls’
Day. A traditional candle lighting ceremony to honor the souls of
the dead. Join in a candlelit procession (bring your own candle
and flashlight) from the town square to the St. Catherine’s Church
for a special service, 6 p.m. followed by Mass. |
St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church
(209) 966-2522 or
Hornitos Patrons Club
(209) 376-2341 |
|
2 – 4 |
Chocolate
Soup’s Christmas Open House Celebration
5009 Hwy. 140,
Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Elaine Seymour
(209) 966-5683 |
|
TBA |
Town-Wide
Christmas Open House – Hosted by Local Mariposa Merchants
A Weekend of
Refreshments, Special offers & Holiday Cheer
For more information, please contact various merchants for store
hours. |
Chamber of Commerce
(209) 966-2456 |
|
TBA |
Black &
White Ball – Proceeds
benefit John C. Fremont Hospital Foundation
Mariposa County Fairgrounds, Bldg. A
~
More Information to Come |
Information
(209) 966-3631 |
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4 |
Daylight
Savings time ENDS |
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|
6 |
Election
Day |
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|
11 |
Veteran’s Day |
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|
17 |
Tellabration! Youth Storytelling Performance
Mariposa
County Government Center, 5100 Bullion Street,
7 p.m. No Charge
A Worldwide Storytelling Event featuring stories by Mariposa’s K-6
Please see website for program details…www.arts-mariposa.org |
MCACI
(209) 966-3155 |
|
22 |
Thanksgiving Day |
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|
December |
|
Date |
Event |
Contact |
|
Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 |
Soroptimists Club Annual Christmas
Craft Fair
Mariposa
County Fairgrounds, Buildings A & B, Free Admission & Parking
More Information to Come… |
Mariposa County Fairgrounds
(209) 966-2432
or
Pat Perry
(209) 742-6813 |
|
1 |
Hayride –
Sponsored by Mariposa Kiwanis Club
Please call for more information |
Melissa Matheson
(209) 966-2011 |
|
TBA |
Annual
Christmas Home Tour
Friends of the Library, Saturday and Sunday
More Information To Come |
Mariposa County Library
(209) 966-8478 |
|
7 – 8 |
10th Annual Mariposa
Merry Mountain Christmas Festival & Parade
* Merry Mountain
Christmas Parade starts at 11 a.m. along Highway 140
* Treasure Hunt,
Mariposa Merchants, TBA
* Parade Awards
Presentation,
TBA
At the
Mariposa Museum &
History Center:
Bon-Fires, Lighting of the Christmas Tree, Christmas Caroling,
Santa Claus with
goodies, Time to be announced
More Information to Come… |
Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (209) 966-2456
Fax: (209) 966-4193
Email:
mariposachamber@sti.net
Website:
mariposachamber.org |
|
7 – 9 |
Mariposa/Yosemite Crafters Guild – Sponsored by Mariposa Lions
Presents their Annual Craft Fair
American Legion Hall, 12th and Bullion Streets
Friday &
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Rosey Glenn
(Booth Info)
(209) 966-4874
Dorothy Nielson
(209) 742-5023 |
|
9 |
Northern
Mariposa County History Center Breakfast in Historic Coulterville
Old
Schoolhouse on Broadway & Cemetery Streets, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
$4 for Adults; $2.50 for Children; $12 for Family: 2 Adults & 2
Children.
Eggs, Sausage, Pancakes & Fruit. This is a fundraiser for the
History Center. |
Gail Tyler
(209) 878-3015 |
|
15 |
Mariposa
Symphony Orchestra
Mariposa
County High School Fiester Auditorium,
5074 Old Hwy. North,
7:00 p.m.
Please see website for program details
|
MCACI
(209) 966-3155
www.arts-mariposa.org |
|
TBA |
Manna
House/Toys for Tots
Sponsored by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department
Mariposa
County Fairgrounds, call for times
Donations are being accepted for children 0 – 17 years of age
at the Sheriff’s Dept.
Please bring clean, working toys to the Sheriff’s
Dept. or call 966-3615 for more info. |
Mariposa County Fairgrounds
(209) 966-2432 |
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25 |
Christmas |
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31 |
New Year’s Eve |
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updated September 22, 2007
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