The Butterfly Festival Committee invites artists and hand crafters to apply for the art and artisan show that is the anchor of the festival. This year’s dates are Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2. The booth spaces fill the Art Park and along the Creek Walk behind Fifth Street. Most booth spaces are 10’X10’ at a cost of $50. The show is open to all artisans who do their own work. No imports or commercial items are allowed. This is a juried show, based on workmanship and originality. There are categories of artisan/vendor products with limited numbers in each category.

The Butterfly Festival is advertised throughout California and thousands come to shop the art and artisan show, see the parade, quilt and car show, the skate park competitions, the chalk art, enjoy the music, food and more. The highlight of the festival are the butterfly releases which take place throughout the weekend over the creek behind Fifth Street, where the art and artisan show lines the side walk and continues throughout the Art Park.

Applications can be picked up at the chamber of commerce office or at The Company Store in downtown Mariposa. Go to butterflyfestival@sti.net or call Robbie at 742-6624. The application deadline is March 15.