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Local tourism and events buoy Mariposa businesses during federal shutdown weekend

5911435 · October 7, 2025
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Chamber and visitor center leaders told the board that Mariposa’s visitor centers and events — especially Coyote Fest and a busy weekend linked to Yosemite Falls — brought strong visitation and downtown sales during a recent federal government shutdown weekend.

Local tourism representatives told the Board of Supervisors on Oct. 7 that downtown Mariposa and North County communities saw a notable increase in visitors and sales during a recent federal government shutdown weekend.

Jacob Polley of the Chamber of Commerce and the Visitor Center credited coordinated outreach, a temporary dumpster at the visitor center to support a pack‑in/pack‑out program, and new signage…

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