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Camping at Mariposa Ponds
Houghton, NY Quiet, Quality Family Camping Summer 2007 Events |
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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. |
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| Welcome to the Houghton College families coming to celebrate the May 13 graduation of their favorite seniors! | |||
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| 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. |
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| 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!! |
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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 |
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