The Free Label

The final concert in Mariposa Folk Festival’s 2025-26 season is on Saturday, March 28 at St. Paul’s Centre in downtown Orillia. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 (including HST and fees). “Two crowd-favourites from the 2025 Mariposa Folk Festival are featured at our last concert of […]

The Mariposa Showcase for Emerging Artists

The Mariposa Folk Festival presents the Mariposa Showcase for Emerging Artists! From 250 applications, see the final selection of 9 acts at a free afternoon concert at St. Paul’s Centre Featuring: Basset Evan Rotella Harvey King and The Grindstone Jessica Pearson and the East Wind Matt Bazinet Mill Rights Taming Sari Todd and Robyn York […]

More Folk, More Fun at An Autumn Mariposa III

It’s hard to believe that just three months ago we were soaking up the sun at the 2023 Mariposa Folk Festival, with a sold-out weekend of world-class musicians, artists and storytellers. As the colours of the leaves start to change from vibrant green to the warm hues of red, orange and yellow, we don’t have […]

Remembering Gordon Lightfoot in Orillia

Canada’s troubadour, singer-songwriter, and international folk legend, Gordon Lightfoot once called Orillia home and never forgot those humble beginnings. Lightfoot often returned to Orillia to perform at the Mariposa Folk Festival, Orillia Opera House, community events and fundraisers, or just to stop by for a visit. He never forgot his hometown, and it never forgot […]