The Iconic Mavis Staples Joins the Lineup
Mariposa Folk Festival has announced that the iconic R&B and gospel singer and civil rights activist, Mavis Staples, is joining […]
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John Prine Coming to Mariposa
Mariposa Folk Festival is kicking-off the announcements for this summer’s lineup with a very big bang. The rare talent, true […]
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Album Release Party at Mariposa Folk Festival
You’re invited to a party at Mariposa Folk Festival. What could be more fun than that? Join with VK & […]
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Half Moon Run Coming to Mariposa
Mariposa Folk Festival announced the addition of Half Moon Run to the artistic lineup today, bolstering an already impressive roster […]
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Owen McBride to be Inducted into the Mariposa Hall of Fame
Born in Ireland, Owen McBride arrived in Canada in 1963. Literally, within a matter of days he was performing at […]
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The Travellers to be Inducted into the Mariposa Hall of Fame
If you are a Canadian, you know our version of Woody Guthrie’s classic This Land is Your Land – where […]
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Tell Us Your Volunteer Story
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Mariposa Folk Festival back in Orillia. To help mark the occasion, we are […]
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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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