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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 […]

Posted on December 1, 2018

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 […]

Posted on June 12, 2018

Free Festival App

Get the most out of your Mariposa experience. Download the festival app to your mobile device: Create your own personal […]

Posted on June 11, 2018

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 […]

Posted on June 10, 2018

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 […]

Posted on June 4, 2018

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 […]

Posted on May 3, 2018

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 […]

Posted on March 28, 2018

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 […]

Posted on March 24, 2018

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 […]

Posted on March 21, 2018

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 […]

Posted on March 6, 2018

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 […]

Posted on February 11, 2018

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 on January 28, 2018

Recruiting 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 […]

Posted on January 17, 2018

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 […]

Posted on January 15, 2018