Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau

08/18/2025

Don't miss the classic family-friendly charm of the Mariposa County Fair!

Celebrate Mariposa County's rich rural traditions with carnival rides & games, delicious food, a demolition derby, rodeo, and much more!

The Mariposa County Fair takes place from Aug. 29th to Sept. 1st. See the event listing for details.

📰 | https://bit.ly/4frStFf (learn more)

08/16/2025

Good news: Daily vehicle reservation requirements are winding down for summer 2025! From August 16 - August 29, you can enjoy the park’s late summer beauty with less effort. Just pick your day, pack your gear, and escape to nature!

📰 | https://bit.ly/3sfDjPk (Yosemite special offers)

The final dates scheduled on the park's temporary vehicle reservation system are Labor Day Weekend, August 30 – September 1. No further vehicle reservations are planned through the rest of 2025.

08/14/2025

🌲 Enjoy free live music in the evenings at the beautiful Mariposa Art Park! 🎶

📰 | https://bit.ly/3Nix05u (learn more)

Bring your family and friends to Mariposa and enjoy the Music on the Green concert series from 7pm to 9pm every Friday and Saturday night through August 23rd.

Check our event listings for details on performers and dates.

- Visit Gold Country - Visit California - California High Sierra

08/04/2025

From free outdoor concerts in downtown Mariposa to Native American pow wows, an old-fashioned barn dance, and free entrance to Yosemite National Park... August is full of unforgettable events in Mariposa County.

See our events page for details!

📰 | https://bit.ly/3Nix05u (Events in Yosemite Mariposa County)

- Visit Gold Country - Visit California - California High Sierra

08/02/2025

We’re thrilled to share this amazing feature in AFAR Magazine! 🌟

🏕 | https://bit.ly/4l5hveZ (AFAR article)
📰 | https://bit.ly/3nQCXwE (Our website)

Yosemite Mariposa County is in the spotlight with a fantastic piece highlighting underrated, off the beaten path experiences, as recommended by our local business owners. From tucked away trails to lesser-known gems, this guide offers a fresh perspective on exploring the area beyond the usual stops.

Huge thanks to Jennifer Sweeney, who led the charge in making this AFAR Magazine feature happen! As a PR consultant on retainer with the Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau, Jennifer coordinated with local business owners to help spotlight the incredible, lesser-known experiences our region has to offer.

Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier are among the most popular U.S. national parks—here's how to get off the beaten path when visiting.

08/02/2025

“Life of a Gibbon" - 50 Years of Yosemite Climbing

Join The Redwoods In Yosemite for an inspiring evening with legendary climber Ken Yager as he shares stories from five decades on Yosemite’s granite walls. Hear firsthand accounts of climbing El Capitan, the infamous airplane crash, the birth of the Yosemite Climbing Museum, and the impact of Yosemite Facelift. Free admission!

📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025
🎟️ 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
📍 The Fireside Room at The Redwoods in Yosemite (Wawona)

Bring a beverage, bring a friend, and don’t miss this one-of-a-kind Yosemite story session. See link for event details.

📰 | https://bit.ly/3UG5eCN (event details)

07/26/2025

The Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau team was thrilled to join National Park Service for a special preview of the newly restored Tuolumne Meadows Campground, the largest in the entire National Park Service system!

Closed for the three years, this beloved high-country campground has been thoughtfully updated with:

⛺ New and improved campsites
🚽 New and improved bathrooms
👩‍🦽 ADA-accessible sites and restrooms
🌼 A former road removed and restored to meadow and river trail

The result is a more sustainable, accessible, and scenic experience for visitors. We can’t wait for everyone to experience it!

📄 | https://bit.ly/4maW9xx (Tuolumne Meadows Campground)

07/25/2025

The Yosemite Mariposa County Tourism Bureau team joined Yosemite’s annual Apple Picking Day! Every summer, volunteers help harvest apples from historic orchards in Yosemite Valley to reduce temptations for bears. Left on trees, apples can draw bears into campgrounds and parking areas, leading to more dangerous human-bear encounters.

The date of Apple Picking Day changes each year, depending on when the apples ripen. If you're visiting Yosemite in late July or August and want to get involved, reach out to the Volunteer Office to learn more.

There are many ways to get involved. Whether you’re visiting or local, volunteering in Yosemite Mariposa County is a great way to give back. See our link to learn more.

📰 | https://bit.ly/3GZj1RM (learn more)

07/16/2025

The long-awaited Ferguson Rock Shed project on Highway 140 has just received $387 million in new funding from the State of California!

This major investment will restore full two-lane access through the Ferguson slide area near El Portal by constructing a durable rock shed on the original highway alignment.

Once completed, the temporary one-lane bridges will be removed, improving safety and reliability for local drivers, emergency responders, commercial trucks, cyclists, and visitors traveling to Yosemite.

🚗 | https://bit.ly/4lCoRaM (project info)

07/11/2025

Join the Mariposa Arts Council every Friday and Saturday this summer for Music on the Green, a free outdoor concert series at the Mariposa Art Park.

Shows start at 7 PM and feature a rotating lineup of talented folk, jazz, rock, bluegrass, and world music bands from across the region.

Bring a chair, grab a bite, and enjoy an unforgettable evening under the Sierra sky. See our event calendar for date and performer info.

📰 | https://bit.ly/4eNTWWA (event calendar)

07/03/2025

We recently attended IPW 2025 in Chicago — the largest international travel trade event — to promote lodging and tourism businesses in Mariposa County.

We had 84 meetings with travel trade professionals and 25 meetings with media. With over 5,000 delegates from 60+ countries, IPW is a powerful platform to showcase our region on the global stage.

It was an incredible opportunity to connect with top international buyers, build relationships with travel writers, and bring future tourism—and earned media—into our community.

📰 | https://bit.ly/3nQCXwE (our website)

07/03/2025

Please enjoy your 4th of July holiday... safely. Remember, the use of all personal fireworks are illegal in Mariposa County.

The good news is that you can enjoy the Lights on the Lake Fireworks Show from McClure Point on July 5th - see our events page for details.

📰 | https://bit.ly/3I4TcQp (fireworks show details)