Be Part of the Tour
Share your craft, your harvest, or your mission with thousands of visitors exploring Mariposa County’s farms and ranches on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
A Few Simple Expectations
Everyone must have some connection to Mariposa County — whether you live here or have family or affiliations here. We love participants who highlight farm & ranch life and the natural world, and preference is given to work and subject matter that reflects it. The tour is a family-oriented event.
Artists
Show and sell your own original work. Artists are encouraged to demonstrate their craft on site. Subject matter tied to nature, farms and ranch life is especially welcome.
Agricultural Ventures, Crafts & Food
Sell what you grow or make. Goods must be your own, and you’re encouraged to share the process behind them. Proper permits and licenses required (see below).
Community & Non-Profits
Government, public-sector, and non-profit organizations are welcome to host booths with information, education, and demonstrations. No booth fee for non-profits.
Workshops
Lead a hands-on workshop or scheduled presentation at one of the host locations. Tell us what you’d like to offer and we’ll help place it.
Host a Location
Open your farm, ranch or nature site as a tour stop. Locations need a connection to farm & ranch life or natural habitat, a signed application, and insurance details for the event policy.
Guidelines at a Glance
- Event day
- Saturday, October 10, 2026. All participants open at the same time, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Set-up is the morning of, completed by 9:30 AM — contact your host location beforehand for set-up details. Participants are expected to stay set up for the whole event unless arranged with the committee in advance.
- Booth space
- Each participant is provided a 10′ × 10′ space — let the committee know if that won’t accommodate you. Bring your own canopy, tables, and chairs.
- Booth fee
- $25 per space if received by Friday, September 25, 2026, $35 thereafter. Non-profits are exempt. Fee is due with your application.
- Apply early
- Apply by Friday, September 25, 2026 for the lower fee — and the sooner you apply, the sooner you’re featured on the website and printed materials.
- Permits & licenses
- It’s your responsibility to hold the right permits — e.g. a county nursery license for plants grown in Mariposa County (plants brought in from outside the county may also require a state license), a certified sealed scale to sell by weight, or a health permit for baked or canned goods — and an alcohol license is required to sell alcohol of any kind. Copies are submitted with your application.
- Your work, in person
- Art, crafts and food must be your own. Participants are expected to be present at their booth and are encouraged to demonstrate their process.
- Placement
- We try to honor location preferences, but final placement is decided by the committee. We’ll connect you with your host location ahead of the event and confirm your spot at least two weeks prior.
- Hosting a location
- Tour-stop locations provide a signed application and homeowners’-insurance details (policy name, number, expiration) for the event’s umbrella policy.
- Gift basket
- Each participant donates one item (or gift certificate) for the gift-basket drawing — drop it off at Casto Oaks wine tasting one week before the event. Artists: optional if not practical.
- How to apply
- Apply through the single online participation form — one form covers all categories. The committee reviews applications on a rolling basis and will follow up about fees and any required permits.
Apply Online
One short form covers every way to take part — hosting a location, vending, art, community organizations, and workshops. Questions? Reach out through our Facebook page and a committee member — JJ Gillispie, Sara Rosenberg, or Kris Casto — will help.