Mariposa Folk Festival
First weekend in July
This three-day folk music festival is the oldest in Canada, where it has served as a model for many smaller festivals. Since 1961 the festival has presented a broad spectrum of folk music—from Kentucky blues to Indian chanting—by performers from all over Canada, the United States, Britain, Africa, and Australia. The events are held on the grounds of Tudhope Park in Orillia, Ontario, about 60 miles north of Toronto.
The Mariposa Festival helped pioneer the workshop concept, emphasizing the importance of establishing a dialogue between the artist and the audience. In addition to the workshops hosted by festival musicians, there is a "folkplay" area where a family can work with a particular performer, who shares his or her special talents with both children and their parents.
CONTACTS
Mariposa Folk Foundation
37 Mississaga St., W.
P.O. Box 383
Orillia, ON L3V 3A5 Canada
705-326-3655; fax: 705-326-3655
www.mariposafolk.com
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Mariposa Folk Festival
For other uses, see Mariposa (disambiguation).
The Mariposa Folk Festival was founded in 1961 in Orillia, Ontario. It was held in Orillia for three years before being banned because of disturbances by festival-goers.[1] After being held in various places in Ontario for a few decades, it returned to Orillia in 2000. Ruth Jones, her husband Dr. Crawford Jones, brother David Major and Pete McGarvey organized the first Mariposa Folk Festival in August 1961. The inaugural event, covered by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, featured all Canadian performers. The first festival held in the Toronto area, in 1964, was at Maple Leaf Stadium. The subsequent three festivals were held at Innis Lake in Caledon northwest of the city.
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Festival timeline
The Mariposa Folk Festival has been held in these Ontario locations with these artistic directors:[1]
- 1961 – 64, Oval Park, Orillia; Ted Schaefer.
- 1964, Maple Leaf Stadium, Toronto;
- 1965 – 67, Innis Lake, Caledon;
- 1968 – 79, Centre Island, Toronto;
- 1980 – 81, no festival
- 1982, Harbourfront, Toronto;
- 1984 – 91, Molson Park, Barrie;
- 1991 – 2000, Ontario Place, Toronto;
Artistic directors:
- 1961, Ted Schaefer
- 1964 – 77, Estelle Klein
- 1978, Ken Whiteley
- 1979, Estelle Klein
- 1982, Tim Harrison
- 1984, Michael Cooney
- 1985, Ian Bell
- 1986, Rick Bauer
- 1987 – 88, Drago Maleiner
- 1989, Richard Flohill
In addition, over the years there have been some alternative concerts and festivals, splinter groups, sub-festivals, and spin-offs.[1]
50th anniversary
In 2010, Mariposa celebrated its 50th festival by fielding a lineup of classic Mariposa artists and young developing talent. Gordon Lightfoot, Murray McLauchlan, Ian and Sylvia, and The Whiteley Brothers took the main stage on the festival's final day.[2] Three new performers passed an audition to perform via the "up and coming showcase" program.[3] The 2010 edition also featured Jason Collett and Serena Ryder, who headlined the mainstage on Friday and Saturday respectively. [4]
External links
- Official Mariposa Folk Festival Website
- National Library of Canada archives
- Mariposa '75 moving images
- Toronto Star article, 1987
References
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