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CTV News
06-07-2025
- Climate
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Mariposa Folk Festival wraps up with stacked Sunday lineup
Chairs and umbrellas begin to fill up the festival grounds at the last night of the Mariposa Folk Festival A jam packed weekend is almost over at Tudhope Park in Orillia as the 65th annual Mariposa Folk Festival is set to wrap up Sunday night. By the end of the festival, more than 100 musicians would have performed on one of the 11 stages set up around the festival grounds. Along with musicians, festival goers were welcomed with open arms from local artisan vendors and food vendors making a one-of-a-kind experience. The heat warning throughout the region did not stop anyone from enjoying what the festival had to offer. Sunday's line up includes Bob Snider taking Lightfoot stage at 5:00 p.m. followed by Ron Sexsmith at 6:05 p.m. Blackie & the Rodeo Kings at 7:25 p.m. before Serena Ryder, Martha Wainwright, Julian Taylor & Friends take the stage at 8:20 p.m. Melbourne Ska Orchestra will cap the night off at Lightfoot stage at 10:40 p.m. For the complete line up you can go to the Mariposa Folk Festival website.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Mariposa Folk Festival brings 100+ performers to Orillia's Tudhope Park
The stage is set for the 65th Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia, Ont. The 65th annual Mariposa Folk Festival has begun in Orillia. The popular three-day festival, held at Tudhope Park, features over 100 performances on 11 stages, showcasing a diverse range of folk music. The festival kicked off Friday morning on Mississaga Street with local live entertainment. Harry Lee Follen, a musician from Guelph, was the first to perform and said it was a dream come true. 'The fact that my name is first on the entire list is, it's freaking me out a little bit, but it's great and I'm really proud to be here.' His preferred genre is Canadian folk with a splash of country. Follen added that festivals like Mariposa are important for musicians looking to gain more exposure. 'So many music venues and artists were suffering over the last few years, so it's so great to see it come back alive in such a vibrant way,' said Follen. Tudhope Park in downtown Orillia is the main location for the festival. Pam Carter, president of Mariposa Folk Festival said there are activities for all ages. 'We've got a kids program, we've got a couple of licensed areas, we've got a main stage so lots of music artisans, food vendors,' she said. 'Truly, it's a festival. The impressive weekend lineup includes children's favourites Splash 'N Boots, Canadian singer/songwriter Serena Ryder, American singer/songwriter Waxahatchee, and acclaimed American indie folk and alternative country band Iron and Wine. Kicking off the festival on Friday are The Sheepdogs, Langhorne Slim, The Paper Kites, Irish Mythen, and Les Hay Babies. Local talent will be able to showcase their music to the crowds. 'When we do our workshop stages, we bring three or four artists together, and there could be an established artist and an emerging artist that come through showcase, and for that young artist to work on a stage with somebody is priceless,' said Carter. The festival is more than just a good time, it's also an economic boost for the city. 'It brings approximately 48 per cent from out of town, so certainly for hotels and gas stations and service industries and all that collateral spending, it's a huge boom to Orillia,' said Carter. YJ Seoul Food is a local food vendor specializing in Korean cuisine. YJ Hong-McParland and her husband Jamie McParland run the business and live in Orillia and are excited to see familiar faces on the festival grounds. 'We love it the here, the energy's positive vibe,' said YJ. 'Everybody keeps a smile, and we enjoy the little kids, so walking around and, yeah, just lovely.' The couple added the atmosphere surrounding the festival is a feeling you can't find anywhere else. 'I mean, she's from Seoul, Korea, across the ocean, and just she knows more people in Orillia than I do, and I grew up here, so she has a lot of repeat customers that she is proud of,' said Jamie McParland. Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult with a purchased ticket are free. There is also onsite camping available to weekend pass holders. The Mariposa Folk Festival is the longest-running folk festival in North American and has been held annually in the Sunshine City for the past 25 years.
CTV News
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
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Stage is being set for 65th Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia
The crowd at the Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia, Ont. on Sat., July 6, 2024 (CTV News) The stage is being set for the Mariposa Folk Festival happening this weekend at Tudhope Park in Orillia. This iconic music festival marks its 65th year this summer, with a three-day celebration featuring big names in folk music, including The Sheepdogs, Serena Ryder, Waxahatchee and Iron and Wine. 'This is a landmark anniversary year, promising amazing performances and unforgettable moments,' stated Mariposa Folk Festival President Pam Carter. 'Music fans of all ages come to the festival each year to reconnect in this beautiful setting by the lake, creating their own lifetime memories of Mariposa. For both festival veterans and first timers, this is a year not to be missed.' Mariposa Folk Festival 2025 One of many stages is being set up at Tudhope Park in Orillia, Ont., on Wed., July 2, 2025, for the Mariposa Folk Festival happening July 4-6. (CTV News/Chris Garry) The festival kicks off on Friday and runs through to Sunday. Tickets are available for purchase online, with children 12 and under free. For Carter, the event is all about community, including for those working behind the scenes to make it all happen. 'People have been volunteers for years and years, they come back, they see their friends, they bring their families, its just a happy, happy place." Along with the lineup of musical performances, the festival will feature family-fun activities, artisan markets and food vendors.
