Sharon, Lois and Bram to be Inducted into the Mariposa Hall of Fame
It began at Mariposa in the 1970s and it appears that it will be ending at the 2019 Festival in […]
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Tom Cochrane with Red Rider and Stars join the lineup
Mariposa Folk Festival announced two big additions to the lineup today, bolstering a weighty and innovative artistic offering that is […]
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Jason Isbell is Mariposa Bound
Mariposa Folk Festival announced today that renowned Americana artist, Jason Isbell, will perform at this summer’s festival taking place July […]
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Alan Doyle – Mariposa Talks Interview
In this interview, Alan Doyle discusses how the dynamics as a solo artist are so different from being the front […]
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Lance Anderson – Mariposa Talks Interview
In this interview, musical arranger/director and legendary bluesman, Lance Anderson, discusses The Matchedash Parish, a dream team of 12 diverse musicians […]
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Free Festival App
Get the most out of your Mariposa experience. Download the festival app to your mobile device: Create your own personal […]
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We Are Recruiting for Candidates for the Mariposa Folk Foundation Board of Directors
For nearly 60 years, the Mariposa Folk Festival has been an icon of Canada’s cultural scene. This all-inclusive showcase of […]
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Bonnie Dobson’s Song, “Morning Dew”, to be Inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame at Mariposa Folk Festival
Bonnie Dobson’s anti-nuke protest ballad, Morning Dew, was inspired by the award-winning 1959 film “On the Beach,” based on Nevil […]
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Best Lineup in Years
Mariposa Folk Festival has announced the full 2018 lineup, and it’s a winner! On top of well-known artists like Walk […]
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Union Duke: A Mariposa Showcase Story
On April 15th, 2018, 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn & Conference Centre, 400 Memorial Ave in […]
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The Good Lovelies – Mariposa Talks Interview
Each of the Good Lovelies is a highly talented singer and songwriter (country, folk, pop and jazz) in her own […]
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Buffy Sainte-Marie is Mariposa Bound
Orillia, Ontario, Canada – Mariposa Folk Festival organizers announced today that cultural icon Buffy Sainte-Marie has been added to a […]
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Alan Doyle Joins Our Stellar Lineup
Orillia, Ontario, Canada – Mariposa Folk Festival organizers announced today that Alan Doyle, former lead singer for the legendary Canadian […]
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Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Join the Mariposa Lineup
Orillia, Ontario, Canada – Mariposa Folk Festival organizers announced today that Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets have joined the Main Stage lineup […]
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Bahamas Coming to #Mariposa2018
Orillia, Ontario, Canada –Mariposa Folk Festival organizers announced today that Bahamas, coming off a string of sold out concerts across […]
Posted onRecruiting for Team Lead Positions for Mariposa 2018
The Mariposa Folk Festival is recruiting a Lead for the 50-50 Team and two Co-Leads for Greening. Both are volunteer […]
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Walk Off The Earth Joins the Mariposa Lineup
Orillia, Ontario, Canada – Mariposa Folk Festival organizers announced today that Walk Off The Earth, the multi-talented five-piece musical phenomena […]
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Mariposa Folk Foundation Appoints a New Artistic Director
The Board of Directors of Mariposa Folk Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Scott of Meaford, Ontario, […]
Posted onMike Hill, Author of The Mariposa Folk Festival: A History – Mariposa Talks Interview
In this Mariposa Talks Interview, Mike Hill, author of The Mariposa Folk Festival: A History, published by Dundurn Press, regales […]
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