Camping at the Festival

Enjoy the full festival experience. Pitch a tent and stay put for the whole wonderful weekend.

Camping at Mariposa Folk Festival opens July 5th at 3:00 p.m. and closes July 9th at 12:00 noon. That’s four nights of camping at a cost per person of only:

  • $45 – Ages 25+
  • $45 – Ages 19-24
  • $10 – Ages 13-18
  • Free for children 12 and under

Audience camping is available to weekend pass holders, volunteers and artisans only. If you are a volunteer, click here for more information.

Two Camping Options

All camping is located in defined areas of the park close to the action but off the beaten path. When purchasing your camping pass, you need to select whether you want Quiet Camping or Social Acoustic Camping. One of our Quiet Camping areas, located on the shore of Lake Couchiching, will fill up fast, so book early. Access to this camping area will be allocated on a first booked, first served basis.

Quiet Camping
For those who wish to retire to their tents when the main stage closes at night.

Social Acoustic Camping
For those who wish to stay up, socialize and play music (not amplified) after the main stage closes at night (municipal noise bylaws will be strictly enforced).

Mariposa is a green festival. Please do not bring single-serve water bottles, and please do not use soap or shampoo in the lake (even biodegradable products are harmful).

 

 

 

 

What to Expect

  • Rough camping – no electricity, no running water
  • Port-a-potties, washing stations, potable water and recycling/composting/waste stations provided
  • Lake swimming is available to refresh and bathe, but please do not use soap or shampoo (even those labeled biodegradable are not good for the lake).
  • Individual camp sites will not be delineated – Organizers will determine where tents are to be placed,  and will determine the adjacency and the amount of space surrounding the tents
  • Campsites will be just large enough for each tent, plus a small sitting area at the entrance
  • Camp stoves are permitted, but campfires, including those in self-contained, raised fire pits, are prohibited
  • One parking spot will be allocated in a designated parking area for each tent. Additional parking spots will be available for an additional fee of $30 for the weekend.

Rules and Restrictions:

To ensure all of our campers have an enjoyable experience, and out of respect for the neighbours near Tudhope Park, a reasonable set of rules and restrictions will be in place for the duration of festival. They will be strictly enforced:

  • Alcohol will be available for purchase and consumption within controlled licensed areas, and only during festival operating hours
  • Carrying or consuming alcohol on the festival grounds is strictly prohibited, during and outside of festival operating hours
  • Camp fires, amplification, gas powered electrical generators, drumming and any unreasonable noise is prohibited
  • No nighttime swimming
  • Vehicles are not allowed in the camping areas
  • Tent camping only (nothing on wheels)
  • Each camper will be registered and issued a unique wristlet that must be worn at all times
  • Each tent will be registered and a unique tag must be displayed at all times at the entrance to each tent
  • No pets allowed (registered working animals exempted)
For further information, contact the Camping Coordinator at camping@mariposafolk.com.