From Forge to Fairy Ring: How Themed Festivals Lift Local Artisans and Community Culture in Mariposa

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 02/05/2026

The Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival in Mariposa celebrates medieval tales, supports local artisans, and fosters community through jousting, artisan markets, storytelling, and family-friendly activities.

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Hear Ye! How Storytelling Shapes the Realm at Yosemite’s Chivalry & Fantasy Festival

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 19/04/2026

The Yosemite Chivalry & Fantasy Festival immerses families in Renaissance storytelling through live quests, character interactions, jousting, archery, tea parties, pirate adventures, and mermaid meet-and-greets.

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Hear Ye, Yosemite Valley! Family-Friendly Quests Await at the Chivalry & Fantasy Festival

Kimberly Vaughan

Published on: 01/04/2026

The Chivalry & Fantasy Festival at Mariposa County Fairgrounds offers family-friendly Renaissance fun near Yosemite with jousting, archery, fairy tea parties, pirate adventures, dragon encounters, cosplay, and a fantasy film festival.

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