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Camping at Mariposa Ponds
Houghton, NY Quiet, Quality Family Camping Summer 2009 Events |
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Come spend 4th of July weekend 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 9 graduation of their favorite seniors! | |||
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| Congratulations to the newlyweds who've chosen Mariposa as their honeymoon site!! | |||
| Welcome to the Houghton College sports/piano camp participants and families camping with us throughout the summer! | |||
| Welcome to the Houghton College alumni camping with us July 10-12! | |||
| Welcome to the Fillmore Area Betterment Association coming for the annual July picnic! | |||
| Welcome to the families camping with us for Family Camp! | |||
| Welcome to the Houghton College parents camping with us on Family Weekend. | |||
| Welcome to the Houghton College alumni coming to celebrate Homecoming weekend! | |||
| 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 16 | 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 23 | Annual Community Lawn Sale | Houghton Fire Department | Chicken Bar-B-Q and lots of treasures! |
| May 23-25 | Soap Box Races, Duck Race, Car Show, Street Dance, Parade and Chicken Bar-B-Q | Fillmore | A full weekend of family fun events! |
| May 25 | Parade, Chicken Bar-B-Q | Fillmore, Belfast | A Memorial Day choice! |
| May 29-31 | Red, white and blue balloon rally | Letchworth | Balloon launches, some tethered rides |
| May 23 | Learn to catch a fish | Letchworth | Carnival-style event with free lunch! |
| June 3-6 | Dairy Week | Cuba | Parade, carnival & a whole lot more! |
| June 27 | Rock and Roll into Summer | Letchworth | Music and other acts, animal exhibits, lawn games |
| July 3 | Rushford & Cuba Lake Fireworks | Rushford, Cuba | Two choices to watch the lights over the lake! |
| July 4 | Lavender Festival | Angelica | A lavender-inspired day |
| July 7, 14, 21, 28 | Learn about Letchworth Lectures | Letchworth State Park | Tues. night series with a focus on history & heritage of the park |
| July 10, 11, 12 | Amity Daze | Belmont | Yard sales galore & chicken BBQ |
| July 11 | Bubble'n'Squeak (our own chemistry wizards) | Mariposa pavilion | Create giant bubbles, bubble art, surprising shapes, etc. |
| July 11, 12 | Alpaca Show and Fiberfest | Cuba | Demos, seminars, activities for kids |
| July 17-19 | Great Wellsville Balloon Rally | Wellsville | Morning and evening launches, & more |
| July 20-25 | Allegany County Fair | Angelica | The "Fair with a Country Smile" |
| July 24, 25 | Fabulous 50's Festival | Arcade | Classic car show, kids carnival, food, music |
| August 1, 2 | Heritage Days | Angelica | Antiques, crafts, flea market, family fun |
| August 4, 11, 18, 25 | Learn about Letchworth | Letchworth State Park | Tues. night series about the park |
| August 8 & 15 | TWO Saturday Corn Roasts! | Mariposa Pavilion | Wear your favorite party hat for these (yum!) corn-y campin' events! |
| August 15-21 | Wyoming County Fair | Pike | Country living: past, present, future. Good clean fun for the family! |
| August 16-17 | Civil War Re-enactment | Arcade | A weekend of living history |
| August 15-16 | Caneadea Summer Festival | Caneadea | Food, games, crafters, rides,flea market, etc. |
| August 29-30 | Stone Tool Technology Show | Letchworth State Park | Unique crafts, demos, and sales |
| September 3-6 | NYS Festival of Balloons | Dansville | Also arts & craft show, food court, fly-in breakfast |
| September 5-7 | Rushford Labor Day Celebration | Rushford | Carnival, tractor pull, lots more! |
| September 6 | Summer Farewell Festival | Letchworth State Park | Music, fireworks, food, family fun! |
| September 19 | Native American Heritage Days | Letchworth State Park | Traditional dances, demos, food, etc. |
| September 19-20 | Garlic Festival | Empire City Farms, Cuba | Petting zoo, crafts, food demos, garlic galore! | September 19, 20 | Allegany History Festival & Civil War Weekend | Angelica | Ladies tea, period dance, encampment, 2 battles, living history! |
| September 26 | Farmers' Market Fall Harvest Festival | Angelica | "Celebrating all that's good in a fall festival" |
| September 26, 27 | AppleUmpkin Festival | Wyoming | Music, crafts, food, antiques in the historic gaslight village |
| October 10-12 | Craft Show | Letchworth State Park | This is a big one: over 300 exhibitors! |
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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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