Next top Must-Attend Events in mariposa, California for September and October 2023

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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Sat 10/7

Yosemite Goddess Festival

Come explore the divine beauty of Yosemite and awaken your inner goddess! This festival of spiritual wellness offers a chance to bask in spirit-cleansing waters, access ancestral healing powers

Sat 10/7 @ 10:00 am [ +1 dates]
Mariposa, CA. Mariposa Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, CA, Mariposa, U..

Sat 10/21

Mariposa 2023

time for Mariposa’s and 21st. Cruise Night at Mainstreet Mariposa. Experience as they cruise through historic mariposa. Begins at […]

Sat 10/21 @ 7:00 am [ +1 dates]
Mariposa, CA. Mariposa Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road, CA, Mariposa, U..

Thu 9/28

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Thu 9/28 @ 8:30 am
Mariposa, CA. Board of Supervisors Chambers"@en, CA"@en, Mariposa"@en, 953..

Sun 10/1

Jazz Train

Steve Oliver \n

Sun 10/1 @ 3:00 pm [ +1 dates]
Fish Camp, CA. The Jazz Train, CA, Fish Camp, United States

Sun 10/8

Yosemite Jazz Train - Featuring Hiroshima

Fantastic concerts, dinner train ride beautiful Sierra National Forest! Hiroshima Your inclusive full fare passage includes a chef-prepared seasonal appetizer selection, intimate conversation with...

Sun 10/8 @ 12:00 am
Fish Camp, CA. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, 56001 Highway 41, 936..

Thu 10/19

Leech Tishman to Sponsor Environmental Law Conference..

at Yosemite. Leech Tishman will sponsor Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite. The ® is nationally recognized as the largest and most prestigious gathering in California of

Thu 10/19 @ 12:00 am [ +1 dates]
Fish Camp, CA. Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, 1122 CA-41, 93623, CA, Fish Camp

Sat 10/7

Moonlight Special ~ Train & BBQ Dinner

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

Sat 10/7 @ 5:00 pm [ +2 dates]
Fish Camp, CA. 56001 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623 - Occurs.

Sat 10/7

Yosemite Goddess Festival

Come explore the divine beauty of Yosemite and awaken your inner goddess! This festival of spiritual wellness offers a chance to bask in spirit-cleansing waters, access ancestral healing powers,...

Sat 10/7 @ 10:00 am
Mariposa, CA. Mariposa Fairgrounds

Tue 9/26

Board of CANCELLED

Tue 9/26 @ 9:00 am
Mariposa, CA. Cancelled with resolution 2023-106."@en, CA"@en, Mariposa"@e..

Sun 10/15

Yosemite Jazz Train - Featuring Jesse Cook

Fantastic concerts, dinner train ride beautiful Sierra National Forest! Jesse Cook Your inclusive full fare passage includes a chef-prepared seasonal appetizer selection, intimate conversation...

Sun 10/15 @ 12:00 am
Fish Camp, CA. Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, 56001 Highway 41, 936..

Wed 10/11

Wednesday Night Moonlight Special ~ Train & BBQ Dinner

Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad

Wed 10/11 @ 5:00 pm [ +7 dates]
Fish Camp, CA. 56001 Highway 41, Fish Camp, CA 93623 - Occurs.

Next top Must-Attend Events in Mariposa, CA

Cities in the County of Mariposa, CA

Events in the County of Mariposa, CA

Yosemite Goddess Festival

Mariposa 2023

Agricultural Advisory Committee

Jazz Train

Yosemite Jazz Train - Featuring Hiroshima

Leech Tishman to Sponsor Environmental Law Conference..

Moonlight Special ~ Train & BBQ Dinner

Yosemite Goddess Festival

Board of CANCELLED

Yosemite Jazz Train - Featuring Jesse Cook

Wednesday Night Moonlight Special ~ Train & BBQ Dinner