The Mariposa Butterfly Festival is a three-day event. There is a myriad of activities that take place throughout the weekend that attract thousands to the festival. The highlights are always the butterfly releases over Mariposa Creek.

This year the “Katerpillar Kids” area is expanding. The area is designated especially for preschool through primary grade ages.

The three-day event will take place during regular festival hours, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, April 30, May 1 and 2.

It is a great way for service clubs and individuals to get involved in the festival for a relatively minimal cost. Groups may bring organization related material to share and perhaps even recruit new members. Commercial vendors will be screened so applicants must submit a photo of their product with their application.

Spaces are free if an activity is provided for the children. Some suggestions are a craft project, a demonstration, story telling, book reading, puppets or games. Festival officials will be glad to help with ideas but encourage everyone to be creative. Groups are encouraged to make their activity butterfly related.

In addition to spaces, the festival will provide a performance area for entertainment. This could include any kind of entertainment geared toward children. There are a limited number of times in half-hour segments available.

For more information or an application go to MariposaButterflyFestival.org or call Trish Nady at the Company Store 966-3232. Applications are available online and at the Company Store and the Mariposa Visitors Center.