Mariposa-In-Concert Presents Boreal

ORILLIA ONTARIO, 10:00am January 17, 2024 As the snow melts, the sap runs, and the days grow longer, the popular […]

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Mariposa’s Annual ‘Evening of Blues & Gospel’ Show Feb. 3, 2024

ORILLIA ONTARIO, 11:00am December 15, 2023 Mariposa in Concert’s (MIC) wildly popular ‘An Evening of Blues & Gospel’ Show returns […]

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Mariposa selects Spencer Shewen for Artistic Director

ORILLIA ONTARIO – October 26, 2023, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Foundation is pleased to announce that following a thorough […]

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Mariposa Artistic Director leaves strong legacy – Liz Scott steps down after successful 7-year run

ORILLIA ONTARIO – July 31, 2023, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Foundation announced today that Artistic Director Liz Scott is […]

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Lance Anderson’s ’60 in 60′ – A Celebration of the Mariposa Folk Festival

Reprise of Mariposa Folk Festival ’60 in 60’ “A Celebration of 60 Years of Music from the Mariposa Folk Festival” […]

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Autumn Mariposa III

The Mariposa Folk Foundation has slated Saturday, October 14 for Autumn Mariposa III, an open-air afternoon concert featuring four popular […]

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The Way We Feel – A Lightfoot Celebration

Friday, July 7th at 5pm – Don’t Miss It! The 2023 Mariposa Folk Festival main stage has a very special […]

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Find Your Voice – Get to Know Some of Your New Favourite Mariposa Artists

Ammoye Ammoye is a Jamaican-born Canadian artist making waves with her distinct, reggae-fusion style. Taking influence from dancehall, gospel, and […]

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Canada’s Troubadour dies at 84: Gordon Lightfoot’s impact on the Mariposa Folk Festival won’t be forgotten

Photo credit: Mike Bailey Gordon Lightfoot, an Orillia treasure and pillar of the Mariposa Folk Festival, passed away from natural […]

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Mariposa 2023 Lineup Announcement: Paul Langlois Band, Danny Michel, Ammoye, Fast Romantics and 5 more acts added to stellar lineup

ORILLIA ONTARIO – March 30, 2023, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Festival returns July 7 to 9 to Tudhope Park […]

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Mariposa’s Annual ‘An Evening of Blues & Gospel Xl’ Show Feb. 4. 2023

Orillia, ON – January 4, 2023 Mariposa in Concert’s (MIC) wildly popular ‘An Evening of Blues & Gospel’ Show returns […]

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Tickets selling fast for ‘Autumn Mariposa’ and Opera House Concerts

Orillia, Ontario – September 7, 2022 – 10:00am Saturday, October 1 will be a big day for music fans in […]

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Mariposa to Enshrine Lightfoot in Hall of Fame

ORILLIA ONTARIO – JUNE 15, 2022 o·ver·due /ˌōvərˈd(y)o͞o/ adjective: overdue not having arrived, happened, or been done by the expected time. […]

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Mariposa Adds Blue Rodeo to Festival Lineup

ORILLIA ONTARIO – Apr. 11, 2022, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Festival announced today that legendary Canadian band, Blue Rodeo, […]

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Mariposa 2022 Second Wave Lineup Announcment

ORILLIA ONTARIO – Mar. 24, 2022, 10:00 am The Mariposa Folk Festival is set to return to Tudhope Park in […]

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Tom Wilson Interview with Mariposa

The Mariposa Folk Foundation recently sat down with Juno award-winning musician, author, painter and poet Tom Wilson. Along with Stephen […]

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Mariposa’s Evening of Blues & Gospel X on April 9

Orillia, Ontario, March 3, 2022 Mariposa in Concert’s (MIC) wildly popular ‘An Evening of Blues & Gospel’ is back April […]

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