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charlene · 07-09-2023, 09:57 PM

https://www.orilliamatters.com/local...1d0c-318369853

Rain can't dampen spirits at sold-out Mariposa Folk Festival
Thousands jammed Tudhope Park to enjoy middle day of three-day event; Tegan and Sara wowed fans from the main stage Saturday night
OrilliaMatters Staff

A little afternoon drizzle and some light evening showers could not dampen the spirit of music fans at the Mariposa Folk Festival Saturday.

Once again, Tudhope Park was packed for the sold-out three-day festival that is expected to draw more than 30,000 spectators to the lakeside venue over the weekend.

While people enjoyed an afternoon of 'magical' workshops and learning to play instruments during the sun-drenched morning and afternoon, the main stage acts once again thrilled folk fans, culminating with a high-energy performance from headliners Tegan and Sara.

There is another jam-packed day of activities and concerts today to close out the 63rd annual festival, known as the 'grand dame' of folk festivals.

Tonight's main acts are Feist and Rufus Wainwright, among a lineup of many others.

There will also be a tribute of sorts paid to Gordon Lightfoot, an Orillia native and Canadian music icon who passed away May 1. The festival opened with a 'bittersweet' musical tribute to one of the world's best-known troubadours.

07-09-2023, 09:57 PM	#6
charlene Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 16,001	Re: The LIGHTFOOT ORCHESTRA at MARIPOSA this year! https://www.orilliamatters.com/local...1d0c-318369853 Rain can't dampen spirits at sold-out Mariposa Folk Festival Thousands jammed Tudhope Park to enjoy middle day of three-day event; Tegan and Sara wowed fans from the main stage Saturday night OrilliaMatters Staff A little afternoon drizzle and some light evening showers could not dampen the spirit of music fans at the Mariposa Folk Festival Saturday. Once again, Tudhope Park was packed for the sold-out three-day festival that is expected to draw more than 30,000 spectators to the lakeside venue over the weekend. While people enjoyed an afternoon of 'magical' workshops and learning to play instruments during the sun-drenched morning and afternoon, the main stage acts once again thrilled folk fans, culminating with a high-energy performance from headliners Tegan and Sara. There is another jam-packed day of activities and concerts today to close out the 63rd annual festival, known as the 'grand dame' of folk festivals. Tonight's main acts are Feist and Rufus Wainwright, among a lineup of many others. There will also be a tribute of sorts paid to Gordon Lightfoot, an Orillia native and Canadian music icon who passed away May 1. The festival opened with a 'bittersweet' musical tribute to one of the world's best-known troubadours.