Mariposa Courthouse Lawn
5088 Bullion St.
Mariposa, CA
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The event is Free. $10 to taste wine.
This
an
annual event held in late May or
early June.
View of a
variety of local art, taste
great wines, listen to fabulous music
and enjoying tasty foods with family and
friends at the Mariposa Historic
Courthouse, where foothill wineries will pour
their wines. Set to the sounds of
delightful, live music, around 15
wineries are represented and over 30 Sierra Foothill Artists.
Mariposa inspires painters, photographers, sculptors, potters and artists. The artwork may reflect local landscapes and scenes, or you can interpret what you see in the abstract works. Meet the artists as they answer your questions and even provide demonstrations.
Known for their hearty reds each with their own distinct fresh aroma filled berry flavors, Sierra Foothills appellation winery proprietors and winemakers often attend the event, providing opportunities to ask about and discuss the wines.
Along with the wine-tasting is food...grilled sandwiches, baked goods, salads and sweets are available for purchase, plus wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. Sponsored by the Mariposa Rotary Club, this annual tradition of Art & Wine go hand-in-hand at the Mariposa celebration called Fine Art and Wine Festival.
Past Pours:
Villa Spalla Winery, Butterfly
Creek, Chappell Vineyard, Silver Fox,
Mount Bullion Vineyard, Mariposa Wine
Company and wineries from other Foothill
counties.
Previous participating wineries have
included: Chappell Vineyard, Mount
Bullion Vineyard, Butterfly Creek
Winery, Silver Fox Winery, Mariposa Wine
Company and Villa Spalla
Winery. Mariposa Brewing Company
also offers beer tasting.
Docent led tours of Mariposa's Courthouse, the oldest, longest-working facility of its kind in continuous use West of the Mississippi River, are also offered. was Built in 1854, the Superior Courthouse contains many antiques and stories surrounding the wild and woolly history of the area. It's eye-opening!
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.