Hear Ye, Mariposa County: The Cultural Magic of Renaissance and Fantasy Festivals

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 12/03/2026

The Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival in Mariposa County offers jousting, archery, artisan markets, historical reenactments, and themed areas like Pirate's Cove and Fairy Village, blending history and fantasy for all ages.

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Hear Ye, Mariposa! Family-Friendly Renaissance Festival Adventures at the Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 09/03/2026

The Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival in Mariposa offers family-friendly Renaissance fun with fairy tea parties, pirate adventures, mermaid meetups, jousts, archery, films, parades, costumes, and a medieval marketplace.

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