LEGENDARY MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 65TH EDITION WITH 4th CONSECUTIVE SELLOUT AND ONCE IN A LIFETIME PERFORMANCES
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Acclaimed Canadian Folk Festival pulls in huge crowds, draws younger fans and delivers special performances
“Playing the Mariposa Folk Festival is a badge of honour for folk artists around the world.” – Exclaim!
“Colin Linden referred to Mariposa as the gold standard of folk festivals, while his Blackie and the Rodeo Kings counterpart, Tom Wilson, referred to it as an oasis for music lovers.” – Orillia Matters
“a who’s who of Canadian songwriting royalty” – Streets of Toronto
ORILLIA, ON – JULY 21, 2025 – The Festival Chair announced today that the 65th Mariposa Folk Festival, which took place July 4–6, 2025, in Orillia, Ontario, reached a sellout for the fourth consecutive year. Youth and Young Adult ticket sales surpassed the previous record by more than 6%, demonstrating that the festival’s vibe and music continue to resonate with a younger demographic.
Hosted by Tom Power (CBC’s Q), and Raina Douris (NPR) the 65th edition of the legendary festival’s success filled the three day music fest with over 70 artists, 11 stages and a memorable performance from Serena Ryder who paid tribute to past Mariposa Folk Festival performers Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot and John Prine.
Said Festival Chair Pam Carter: “In an industry that is faced with rising costs and inflation, Mariposa patrons proved that it is the place to be for amazing live performances. We are grateful for their trust in us to present a festival which they are excited to attend.”
Remarked Spencer Shewen, Artistic Director: “Our musicians left it all out on the stage this year with magical performances and incredible collaborations. You could feel the reverence from everywhere while we celebrated both the past 65 years and what is still to come!”
Added Tom Power: “There’s a rare kind of magic in a festival that honours its history while creating something that’s deeply joyful, meaningful, welcoming and current. Mariposa really has that.”
ABOUT MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL
The three-day Mariposa Folk Festival features 11 stages of top folk-roots and other genres, along with story, dance and craft. The Pub tent is the place to be for people of all ages to hang out with friends, see your favourite artist or discover someone new. All of this in the most beautiful setting right on the shores of Lake Couchiching. Tickets for the July 3-5, 2026 festival will go on sale in the Fall.
MEDIA CONTACTS AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES
Leslie Merklinger, Chris Hazel: media@mariposafolk.com
