What to know for 2026 Mariposa Butterfly Festival

MARIPOSA, Calif. (KFSN) -- An annual event celebrating the warmer seasons and a very important insect is returning to Mariposa.

The Mariposa Butterfly Festival is the perfect place to take the family for some educational fun.

Kimberly Vaughan, president of the Butterfly Festival, joined us to discuss the importance of the event and what to expect.