Ruth Jones McVeigh, Mariposa Folk Festival co-founder, dies at 99

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Ruth Jones McVeigh, co-founder of the Mariposa Folk Festival, has died at 99. McVeigh was instrumental in establishing the enduring, community-focused music event, which has become one of North America's longest-running folk festivals. The festival, founded in 1961, has hosted numerous renowned artists and continues to be a significant cultural phenomenon.


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