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August 2 | |
Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert Series | |
Live music performed in the Mariposa Art Park, presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. John Henry’s Farm |
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Mariposa Evenings |
August 3 | |
National Park Service Entrance Fee-Free Day | |
In honor of the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act you may visit Yosemite National Park (or any other National Park) without paying any entrance fee. | |
NPS Free Entrance Days |
August 3 | |
Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert Series | |
Live music performed in the Mariposa Art Park, presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. Minor Birds |
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Mariposa Evenings |
August 9 | |
Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert Series | |
Live music performed in the Mariposa Art Park, presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. Mariposa Ukulele Ensemble |
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Mariposa Evenings |
August 10 | |
Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert Series | |
Live music performed in the Mariposa Art Park, presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. Snake Rock |
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Mariposa Evenings |
August 16 | |
Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert Series | |
Live music performed in the Mariposa Art Park, presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. Skull Country |
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Mariposa Evenings |
August 17 | |
Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert Series | |
Live music performed in the Mariposa Art Park, presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. Crooked Drone |
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Mariposa Evenings |
August 23 | |
Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert Series | |
Live music performed in the Mariposa Art Park, presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. Good Medicine |
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Mariposa Evenings |
August 24 | |
Mariposa Evenings Summer Concert Series | |
Live music performed in the Mariposa Art Park, presented by the Mariposa County Arts Council. Roger Perry |
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Mariposa Evenings |
August 30 - September 2 | |
Mariposa County Fair | |
Agricultural events, displays, demonstrations, entertainment, a carnival, a midway and more provide old-fashioned fun for the young and young-at-heart. | |
Mariposa County Fair |
HIKING - There are nearly 10 miles of both easy and moderate trails in the 410 acre Stockton Creek Preserve. (5 min. walk to the trailhead)
Sierra Foothill Conservancy - Stockton Creek Preserve
TENNIS - 2 courts at the Mariposa County Park (10 min. walk away)
PICKLEBALL - 4 courts at the Mariposa County Park (10 min. walk away)
SWIMMING - Lifeguarded swimming pool at the Mariposa County Park (10 min. walk away)
CALIFORNIA STATE MINING & MINERAL MUSEUM - Gems, mining artifacts and other exhibits. (5 min. drive away)
California State Mining & Mineral Museum
MARIPOSA MUSEUM & HISTORY CENTER - The museum’s mission is to
authentically portray the people and lifestyle of Mariposa County from the Native American and Spanish periods to the California Gold Rush and through the early 1900s. (12 min. walk away)
Mariposa Museum and History Center
YOSEMITE MOUNTAIN SUGAR PINE RAILROAD - A historic 3 ft. narrow gauge railroad with two operating steam train locomotives located near Fish Camp, California, near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. (50 min. drive away)
Sugar Pine Railroad
SIERRA ARTISTS' GALLERY - A cooperative gallery featuring unique art and gifts from artisans of Mariposa county, the surrounding Sierra foothill area and Yosemite National Park. (5 min. walk away)
Sierra Artists' Gallery
TREETOP GALLERY - Sponsored by the Mariposa County Arts Council, the gallery features the work of local artists, serves as a creative community center, and is a resource for emerging and established regional artists. (10 min. walk away)
Mariposa Arts Council Treetop Gallery
WHITEWATER RAFTING - 1/2 day and full day rafting trips on the Merced River south of Yosemite (20 min. drive away)
Zephyr Whitewater Expeditions
BASS LAKE BOAT RENTALS - A variety of watersport rentals available, from Jetskis to kayaks. (45 min. drive away)
Bass Lake Boat Rentals
YOSEMITE ZIPLINES - (5 min. drive away)
Yosemite Ziplines and Adventure Ranch
All the photos on this page were taken in and around Mariposa County during the month of August.