Farm and Ranch Tour
Watch for our 2022 tour
Coulterville/North County
October 15, 2021

We are planning another Farm and Ranch Tour, this time in the Coulterville area. We had tentatively planned tours in 2020 and 2021 as well, but had to cancel due to rising Covid numbers. We are optimistic this time around, although we will follow appropriate public health guidelines.

In the mean time, to get a flavor of what the tour is all about, please check the pages from the 2017 tour.

Mariposa County invites you to enjoy the bounty of our beautiful foothills! Experience the diversity of California's Sierra Foothills near Yosemite National Park!

Each location will not only showcase their own unique agricultural operations, but vendors and artists will be set up as well!

Locations for the 2017 Tour

Raw Roots Farm

Raw Roots Farm is a small, 3-acre fruit and vegetable farm located in Catheys Valley. The Glikins sustainably manage this ecologically focused, naturally grown, no-till farm. The farm produces over 100 varieties of produce to support 45 members for their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), and then many more families through farmer's markets and house sales.

4944 Owens Creek Road, Catheys Valley Map and more info ... Farm to Fork info ...

JJ's Garden

JJ Gillespie has been gardening for many years in Mariposa County and is now downsizing and experimenting with container gardening. She uses various types of raised beds, including a large pine tree that was used for the sides of a raised bed while chippings from the same tree were added to the growing medium as organic material to improve it.

6505 Highway 49 North, Mariposa Map and more info ...

Mount Bullion Vineyard

Harold and Kris Casto welcome you to taste their Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rose’, Man’s Best Blend and Port. The winery offers a beautiful setting to enjoy tasting, picnicking in the shade of the oaks, playing bocci ball, and seeing firsthand the results of the 2017 harvest. Tasting in the barrel room offers a unique and personal experience.

6947 State Highway 49 North, Mariposa Map and more info ...

Butterfly Creek Winery

The Gerken family arrived in Mariposa in 1972, and have been developing their family vineyards ever since. The mountain spring water, clean climate and zesty Sierra Nevada soil provide the perfect setting for the premium wines that Butterfly Creek Winery produces.

Butterfly Creek Winery and Vineyards is set on 200 acres adjoining the Sierra Foothills, yet only 45 minutes driving time from the borders of Yosemite National Park.

4063 Triangle Road, Mariposa Map and more info ...

Harris Roping Arena 1PM – 4PM only

Team Roping in CA started about 1769, at the time of the creation of the Mission Trail, roping became a way to work cattle more efficiently and safely. At the Harris Arena you will experience the modern day cowboy roping in this time honored method of handling cattle. You will have the opportunity to learn some roping skills from the ground using a mechanical steer!! Come join in with Cowboys of Mariposa!

4744 Triangle Road, Mariposa Map and more info ...

Tickets

Tickets are $10 per person, or $25 for a whole car. Kids under 12 are free. 50% of all purchases will be donated to Detwiler fire victims through the Mariposa Agri-Nature Association, a non-profit. Tickets may be purchased at any tour location and are good for all locations.

Advanced ticket purchase (not required for the tour, only for the brunch at Raw Roots): Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Mariposa Chamber of Commerce, 5158 Highway 140; or at Casto Oaks Wine, 5022 Highway 140 (historic downtown); or at the Wednesday Farmer's Market.

On line advanced ticket purchase: Click here for on-line advanced ticket purchases!

Artists, vendors, organizations

Raw Roots Farm

  • 11 AM Composting Workshop
  • 2 PM Drip Irrigation Workshop
  • 10 AM, noon, 1PM, 3 PM, 4PM Farm Tours
  • Sierra Lands Beef, information on their grass-fed beef program
  • Sierra Foothill Conservancy, information on their mission of foothill preservation
  • CalFire
  • The Good Shnit by Kate Dohn
    More about The Good Shnit ...
  • G and J's Little Farm by Garnet Green Lucas More about the Little Farm ...

JJ's Garden

Mount Bullion Vineyard

  • 2 to 4 PM Live Candy Land Game for kids
  • Natural Resources Conservation Service
  • Charles Phillips Photography
    More about Charles ...
  • Wild Fire Sheep Ranch – Weaving and Spinning with Jan DeShera
    More about Jan ...
  • Grape Stomp
  • Made in Mariposa Association

Butterfly Creek Winery

Harris Roping Arena

  • History Comes alive
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