Mariposa County Fair & Homecoming

Grab your cowboy boots and step right up to the ultimate mountain celebration! The Mariposa County Fair & Homecoming is a cherished annual Labor Day weekend tradition that brings the spectacular Sierra foothills to life with pure, unadulterated fun. Dating back to 1939, this vibrant four-day extravaganza serves up a phenomenal mix of thrilling carnival rides, live country music, and mouth-watering fair food that will keep you coming back for more. Attendees can immerse themselves in the region’s rich gold rush and agricultural heritage through impressive 4-H livestock showcases, authentic wild west rodeo action, and the legendary crowd-pleasing destruction derby over at the Gold Bowl Arena. With everything from pie-eating contests to local vendors and a bustling midway, it is the absolute perfect blend of small-town camaraderie and high-energy entertainment for families and thrill-seekers alike.