Mariposa Artistic Director leaves strong legacy – Liz Scott steps down after successful 7-year run
ORILLIA ONTARIO – July 31, 2023, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Foundation announced today that Artistic Director Liz Scott is […]
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Lance Anderson’s ’60 in 60′ – A Celebration of the Mariposa Folk Festival
Reprise of Mariposa Folk Festival ’60 in 60’ “A Celebration of 60 Years of Music from the Mariposa Folk Festival” […]
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Autumn Mariposa III
The Mariposa Folk Foundation has slated Saturday, October 14 for Autumn Mariposa III, an open-air afternoon concert featuring four popular […]
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The Way We Feel – A Lightfoot Celebration
Friday, July 7th at 5pm – Don’t Miss It! The 2023 Mariposa Folk Festival main stage has a very special […]
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Find Your Voice – Get to Know Some of Your New Favourite Mariposa Artists
Ammoye Ammoye is a Jamaican-born Canadian artist making waves with her distinct, reggae-fusion style. Taking influence from dancehall, gospel, and […]
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Canada’s Troubadour dies at 84: Gordon Lightfoot’s impact on the Mariposa Folk Festival won’t be forgotten
Photo credit: Mike Bailey Gordon Lightfoot, an Orillia treasure and pillar of the Mariposa Folk Festival, passed away from natural […]
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Mariposa 2023 Lineup Announcement: Paul Langlois Band, Danny Michel, Ammoye, Fast Romantics and 5 more acts added to stellar lineup
ORILLIA ONTARIO – March 30, 2023, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 7 to 9 to Tudhope Park […]
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Mariposa 2023 Lineup Announcement: Tegan and Sara, Feist, Rufus Wainwright, The Wood Brothers, Rural Alberta Advantage, KT Tunstall, Wild Rivers, Judy Collins, Matt Andersen & the Big Bottle of Joy, Jeremy Dutcher, 39 more
ORILLIA ONTARIO – Feb. 21, 2023, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 7 to 9 to Tudhope Park […]
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Mariposa’s Annual ‘An Evening of Blues & Gospel Xl’ Show Feb. 4. 2023
Orillia, ON – January 4, 2023 Mariposa in Concert’s (MIC) wildly popular ‘An Evening of Blues & Gospel’ Show returns […]
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Tickets selling fast for ‘Autumn Mariposa’ and Opera House Concerts
Orillia, Ontario – September 7, 2022 – 10:00am Saturday, October 1 will be a big day for music fans in […]
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Mariposa to Enshrine Lightfoot in Hall of Fame
ORILLIA ONTARIO – JUNE 15, 2022 o·ver·due /ˌōvərˈd(y)o͞o/ adjective: overdue not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time. […]
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Mariposa Adds Blue Rodeo to Festival Lineup
ORILLIA ONTARIO – Apr. 11, 2022, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Festival announced today that legendary Canadian band, Blue Rodeo, […]
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Mariposa 2022 Second Wave Lineup Announcment
ORILLIA ONTARIO – Mar. 24, 2022, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Festival is set to return to Tudhope Park in […]
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Tom Wilson Interview with Mariposa
The Mariposa Folk Foundation recently sat down with Juno award-winning musician, author, painter and poet Tom Wilson. Along with Stephen […]
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Mariposa’s Evening of Blues & Gospel X on April 9
Orillia, Ontario, March 3, 2022 Mariposa in Concert’s (MIC) wildly popular ‘An Evening of Blues & Gospel’ is back April […]
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Mariposa 2022 First Wave Lineup Announcement: Mavis Staples, Serena Ryder, Lennon Stella, JP Saxe, Allison Russell, Kathleen Edwards, Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, 33 more
ORILLIA ONTARIO – Feb. 3, 2022, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Festival is set to return to Tudhope Park in […]
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Announcing Mariposa In Concert November 20th – Betty and the Bobs
Mariposa Folk Festival Orillia, Ontario – October 28, 2021 – Mariposa In Concert Returns With Betty and The Bobs November 20! The […]
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Mariposa Satellite Concerts Announcement
Mariposa Folk Festival Orillia, Ontario – September 27, 2021 – Mariposa Folk Festival is excited to announce that it will be […]
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Mariposa Folk Festival announces first live event of the year, presenting Matchedash Parish on August 22, 2021 at 7:30pm at the Orillia Opera House as part of the Kinaxis InConcert series
Orillia, Ontario – August 5, 2021 – Mariposa Folk Festival is excited to announce that it will be presenting Matchedash […]
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Mariposa Folk Festival and Sawdust City Brewing Company are ready to celebrate summer with the re-launch of Mariposa Sun Lager on June 3rd – this year with a social mission
ORILLIA & GRAVENHURST, ONTARIO (JUNE 1, 2021) – In 2020, Mariposa Folk Festival and Sawdust City Brewing Company teamed up […]
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