Hear Ye, Adventurers! The Best Things To Do In Mariposa County During Festival Weekend

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 05/04/2026

Experience Mariposa County's Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival with jousting, fairy tea parties, pirate adventures, historic strolls, local feasts, scenic Yosemite drives, museums, and lively evening markets.

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Hear Ye, Mariposa! The Economic Magic of Renaissance & Fantasy Festivals

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 22/03/2026

The Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival boosts Mariposa's economy by increasing tourism, supporting local businesses and artisans, creating jobs, and enhancing cultural tourism with immersive historical and fantasy attractions.

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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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