Next top Must-Attend Events in mariposa, California for May and June 2022

Prospectors found a wealth of gold in the county during the mid to late 1800s. The California State Mining & Mineral Museum at the Mariposa Fairgrounds explains the history of gold mining in the region. Exhibits include the 13.8-pound Fricot crystalline gold nugget found in the American River. Explore the mine, see the equipment and learn about the time-consuming mining process.

See the majestic ancient trees found in the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias located close to the Wawona & Fish Camp in Yosemite National Park. The forested area contains approximately 500 of the giants that are estimated as being more than 3,000 years old.

Learn how the first settlers lived by visiting the buildings at the Pioneer Yosemite History Museum near Wawona. The rooms within the facility feature exhibits about geology, Native Americans, local wildflowers and animal species.

Explore the county's history from the time of ancient Native Americans and Spanish missionaries to the miners and pioneers who settled the area at the Mariposa Museum and History Center. Learn about the Miwuk Americans, the contributions made by Chinese immigrants and the daily lives of the miners.

Take a trip through the Sierra Nevada Mountains aboard a historic steam-powered train from the Sugar Pine Railroad station. The one-hour excursion explains the logging and railroading days. A stop at the Thornberry Museum enables guests to see a historic logging camp and to grab refreshments in the gift shop.

Mariposa County was one of the first established in the east-central region of California during the Gold Rush. The destination lies along the western foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and contains part of Yellowstone National Park. As such, locals and visitors find a wealth of outdoor recreation options. The small communities within the county also offer unique attractions and activities.

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Fri 6/10

Chris Doud at Music

5013 CA-140 - Chris Doud has been doing the singer/songwriter thing for two decades. A good portion of this output found its way into the seminal Americana band The Good Luck Outfit in which he...

Fri 6/10 @ 7:00 pm
Mariposa, CA. Mariposa, California.

Fri 6/17

Yosemite Songwriters Retreat Showcase at Music

5013 CA-140 - The Yosemite Songwriting Retreat ( YSR) showcase is slated for Music Though YSR itself has been held virtually for the past two years, this showcase will be live and feature...

Fri 6/17 @ 7:00 pm
Mariposa, CA. Mariposa, California.

Fri 6/3

The Jespersons at Music

5013 CA-140 - Kick off the first Music concert of the season with The Jespersons! This husband and wife folk duo have a rare chemistry only family bands seem to posses. Their music is lush with...

Fri 6/3 @ 7:00 pm
Mariposa, CA. Mariposa, California.

Sat 6/4

The Trespassers - Music

Sat 6/4 @ 4:00 pm
Mariposa, CA.

Sat 6/18

Scott Patrick at Music

5013 CA-140 - Local musician Scott Patrick Little is set to perform for Music No stranger to Park stage, or many a stage throughout California’s and foothills, Scott is a very active and...

Sat 6/18 @ 7:00 pm
Mariposa, CA. Mariposa, California.