Mariposa Butterfly Festival May 4-6, 2012

Mariposa Butterfly Festival
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
For more information go to www.MariposaButterflyFestival.org

or Phone (209)966-3232
 
Always held the first weekend in May, this community event is anticipated annually and is a great introduction for visitors seeking to connect with small town Americana. The gateway to Yosemite National Park is Mariposa, a city with much to explore. A California State Gem & Mineral Museum, a History Museum, and historic buildings provide lessons in California's rapid growth from humble beginnings.

The Butterfly Festival includes an Art Show, Parade, Contests and lots of kids wearing butterfly wing-costumes. There's a butterfly releases, but it can only take place if it is not raining and only when temperature is 60° or above.
It is really great fun. Go if you can.

Friday - 

 Chalk Art in the Park
 Butterfly Festival Reception
 Butterfly Hat Contest

Saturday -

 Butterfly Releases
 Art & Artisan Show
 Winged Wonders Parade
 Live Entertainment in Various Locations
 Katerpillar Kids
 Children's Crafts
 Children's Entertainment
 Car Show
 Museum & History Center – Events  Chuckwagon Trailers Cooking Demos
 Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser
 Chrysalis Kids – Tweens and Teens
 Battle of Bands -Youth Bands
 Skate Demonstrations & Competition

Sunday

 Butterfly Releases
 Worship Service
 Art & Artisan Show
 Live Entertainment in Various Locations
 Katerpillar Kids
 Children'sCrafts
 Children's Entertainment
 Museum & History Center Events
 Habitat Fundraiser

 The Day School Butterfly Releases and Student Chalk Art is dependent upon schools schedule.