Camping at Mariposa Ponds
Houghton, NY

Quiet, Quality Family Camping

Summer 2007 Events



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Come spend Memorial Day '08 with us!

Check often to see what will be happening this coming season. Events and dates are updated as information becomes available.


Welcome to the Houghton College families coming to celebrate the May 13 graduation of their favorite seniors!
Welcome to the Houghton College sports/piano camp participants and families camping with us throughout the summer!
Welcome to the Houghton College alumni and families camping with us June 29-July 1, Alumni College, July 1-6 and July 6-8!
Welcome to the Goldwing Road Riders camping with us September 14-16!
Welcome to the Houghton College parents camping with us on Family Weekend in October.
Congratulations to the five couples who've chosen to celebrate significant wedding anniversaries at Mariposa!!
Welcome to the Houghton College alumni coming to celebrate Homecoming weekend in October!
And a BIG THANKS to all the WXXI supporters camping with us this summer!

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May 6-7 Main Street in May Angelica, NY Vintage fashion show; antique car exhibit; quilt show & sale.
May 13 Community Yard Sales Angelica 70-100 households participate!
May 19-20 Fire on the Genesee Letchworth State Park Civil War encampment, living history, etc.
May 26 Annual Community Lawn Sale Houghton Fire Department Chicken Bar-B-Q and lots of treasures!
May 25-28 Soap Box Races, Duck Race, Car Show, Street Dance, Parade and Chicken Bar-B-Q Fillmore A full weekend of family fun events!
May 28 Parade and Chicken Bar-B-Q Fillmore, Belfast A Memorial Day choice!
May 27-29 Red, white and blue balloon rally Letchworth Balloon launches, some tethered rides
May 27 Learn to catch a fish Letchworth Carnival-style event with free lunch!
June 6-10 Dairy Festival Cuba Bands on parade, orange crate derby, carnival & a whole lot more!
June 18 Father's Day celebration Angelica Antique tools & tractors show; Beef BBQ; more!
June 24 Bubble'n'Squeak (our own chemistry wizards) Mariposa pavilion Create giant bubbles, bubble art, surprising shapes, etc.
July 3 Rushford & Cuba Lake Fireworks Rushford, Cuba Two choices to watch the lights over the lake!
July 3, 10, 17, 24 Learn about Letchworth Lectures Letchworth State Park Tues. night series with a focus on evolution of the park
July 7-8 Amity Daze Belmont Yard sales galore & chicken BBQ
July 7 Perry Farmers' Market Perry Every Sat. until Oct. 7. Lots of goodies plus live entertainment
July 9 Summer Art Week Houghton College Call 585.567.2766 for details
July 16-21 Allegany County Fair Angelica The "Fair with a Country Smile"
July 20-22 Great Wellsville Balloon Rally Wellsville Morning and evening launches, & more
August 4,5 Heritage Days Angelica Antiques, crafts, flea market, family fun
August 7, 14, 21 Learn about Letchworth Letchworth State Park Tues. night series about the park
August 11 & 18 TWO Saturday Corn Roasts! Mariposa Pavilion Wear your favorite party hat for these (yum!) corn-y campin' events!
August 11 - 18 Wyoming County Fair Pike Tractor pulls, 4-H events, parades, rides, lots more!
August 16 Balloons Over Letchworth Anniversary Bash Letchworth State Park Experience a tethered balloon ride!
August 17-18 Civil War Re-enactment Arcade A weekend of living history
August 18 Caneadea Summer Fest Caneadea Food, games, music, flea market, etc.
August 25-26 Stone Tool Technology Show Letchworth State Park Unique crafts, people, demos, and sales
Sept. 1-3 Rushford Labor Day Celebration Rushford Carnival, tractor pull, lots more!
September 2 Summer Farewell Festival Letchworth State Park Music, fireworks, food, family fun!
September 15 Native Am. Heritage Days Letchworth State Park Traditional dances, other demos, food, etc.
September 15-16 Garlic Festival Empire City Farms, Cuba Petting zoo, crafts, food demos, garlic galore!
September 22-23 Allegany History Festival & Civil War Weekend Angelica Ladies tea, period dance, encampment, 2 battles, living history!
September 29 Fall Harvest Festival Angellica Music, scarecrow contest, games, etc. Farmer's Market nearby
September 29, 30 AppleUmpkin Festival Wyoming Music, crafts, food, antiques in the historic gaslight village
October 6-8 Craft Show Letchworth State Park This is a big one: over 300 exhibitors!
October 13-14 Artisans Open Studio Tour Allegany County See artisans at work; purchase local creations.

Check this site frequently since new events may be added. Off-site activities are all an easy half-hour drive away... and there's ALWAYS LOTS TO DO AT MARIPOSA , as listed on the FAQ page!!

Camping at Mariposa Ponds
7632 Centerville Rd.
P.O. Box 4
Houghton, NY 14744
Office: 585.567.4211
Open: May 1 to October 15
Check in: 2 p.m. Check out: 2 p.m.
E-mail: mariposaponds@frontiernetnet.net

Your Hosts: Dave and Trudi Schwert