Mariposa Folk Festival Tour Dates
About Mariposa Folk Festival
Mariposa Folk Festival is a Canadian music festival founded in 1961 in Orillia, Ontario. It was held in Orillia for three years before being banned because of disturbances by festival-goers. After being held in various places in Ontario for a few decades, it returned to Orillia in 2000. Ruth Jones, her husband Frederick Crawford Jones, her brother David Major and Pete McGarvey organized the first Mariposa Folk Festival in August 1961. The inaugural event, covered by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, featured all Canadian performers. The festival grew in popularity, size and rowdiness until the popularity of the 1963 festival, and the lack of sufficient security, led to a backlash from town locals. The city of Orillia secured a court injunction to prevent the festival from continuing in the town limits. The first festival held in the Toronto area, in 1964, was at Maple Leaf Stadium. The subsequent three festivals were held at Innis Lake in Caledon, northwest of the city. In the 1970s it was held on the Toronto Islands before shifting to Harbourfront (Toronto) and Bathurst Street and later Molson Park in Barrie. In 2000, the Mariposa Folk Festival was invited back to Orillia by city councilors Tim Lauer and Don Evans. The festival continues to be held in Orillia. As well as folk music, the festival highlights other aspects of folk culture including dance, crafts, storytelling.
Quick Answers
How many upcoming shows does Mariposa Folk Festival have?
Mariposa Folk Festival has 3 upcoming shows.
Where is Mariposa Folk Festival touring?
Mariposa Folk Festival's upcoming shows are all in Canada.
When is Mariposa Folk Festival's next show?
Mariposa Folk Festival next performs at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park in Orillia on Jul 9, 2027.
How long is Mariposa Folk Festival's current run of shows?
Currently scheduled shows run from Jul 9, 2027 to Jul 11, 2027.
What genre is Mariposa Folk Festival?
Mariposa Folk Festival is listed under Undefined.
Where can I buy tickets for Mariposa Folk Festival?
Every show below links directly to the official Ticketmaster ticket page - just pick a date and click through.
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