Calling all Families, Foodies,
and Fun-Loving Folk!
March is Maple Month, join us in celebrating over two specially themed weekends of the Maple Syrup Festival at the John R. Park Homestead. Experience this sweet-tasting tradition and a celebration of natural and cultural heritage in our community at the region’s premier celebration of all things maple!
Maple Syrup Festival
Due to the special weather statement, tickets pre-purchased for Sunday’s event will also be honoured on Saturday
Tasters' Weekend
March 15th & 16th, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Tasters' Weekend!
March 15 & 16, 11:00am – 4:00pm
It’s a Tasters’ paradise for all things Maple! Sample baked goods, maple butter, maple sugar and more. Taste various syrups and learn how they make the grade. Butter tart contest, winter hikes, and the Tasters' Row featuring innovative culinary delights from The Iron Kettle, Richmond Popcorn Company, Christine's Bake Shop, Little Foot Foods, and the Homestead's own Maple Market . Travel the #MapleTrail to discover special offers along the route.
Get your tickets in advance to save time, or purchase at the door.
Please remember that your seasonal pass also provides family admission to the Maple Syrup Festival.
- ActivityDayTimeKids’ Corner – Crafts, Activities & GamesSat / Sunall dayBlacksmithing DemonstrationsSat / Sunall dayModern Maple EvaporationSat / Sunall dayScience of Maple ExhibitSat / Sunall dayMaple Market – Pure Maple Products including maple cotton candy and maple butter tartsSat / Sunall dayMaple Sugar and Maple Butter samplingSat / Sunall dayTasters’ Row (info below)Sat / Sunall DayMaple Making – An Indigenous Innovation: Learn about the discovery of ‘sweet water’ and the origins of maple syrup & sugar.Sat / Sunall dayMaple Song & StorySat / Sun11:15, 1:00, 3:45Make Taffy on SnowSat / Sun12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00Maple Grading – Talk & Taste: See and Taste the different grades of maple syrupSat / Sun12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30Fox Creek Wildlife in Winter HikeSat / Sun3:30Best Maple Butter Tart ContestSaturdayWinner Announced at 3:00Making Maple at Home – Learn how to tap YOUR trees!Sat / SunBackyard Maple Contest & Award (see details and rules below)SundayWinner Announced at 3:00
- ActivityDayTimeLocal Makers' MarketSat/Sunall DayKids’ Corner – CraftsSat / Sunall dayActivities & GamesSat / Sunall dayScience of Maple ExhibitSat / Sunall dayModern Maple Evaporator DemonstrationsSat / Sunall dayMaple Market - Pure Maple ProductsSat / Sunall dayFamily Friendly Axe ThrowingSat / Sun11:00 to 3:30Blacksmithing DemonstrationsSat / Sun11:00 to 3:30Maple Song & StorySat / Sun11:30, 1:00, 3:45Make Maple Taffy on SnowSat / Sun12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00Tap My Trees TalkSaturday11:00amWinter Tree WalkSaturday11:30amBoast-Worthy Beard & Moustache ContestSaturdayJudging between 12:00-3:00Best Dressed LumberjackSundayJudging at 2:00pm
Lumberjack Weekend!
March 8 & 9, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Lumber jacks & jills – get your flannel ready for Lumberjack weekend, with a Moustache contest, Lumber Costume Contest, kids' axe throwing activity and more! Don't miss the popular Makers' Market featuring sweet local artists and crafters. Lunch available for purchase on-site. Travel the #MapleTrail to discover special offers along the route.
Get your tickets in advance to save time, or purchase at the door.
Please remember that your seasonal pass also provides family admission to the Maple Syrup Festival.
- ActivityDayTimeLocal Makers' MarketSat/Sunall DayKids’ Corner – CraftsSat / Sunall dayActivities & GamesSat / Sunall dayScience of Maple ExhibitSat / Sunall dayModern Maple Evaporator DemonstrationsSat / Sunall dayMaple Market - Pure Maple ProductsSat / Sunall dayFamily Friendly Axe ThrowingSat / Sun11:00 to 3:30Blacksmithing DemonstrationsSat / Sun11:00 to 3:30Maple Song & StorySat / Sun11:30, 1:00, 3:45Make Maple Taffy on SnowSat / Sun12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00Tap My Trees TalkSaturday11:00amWinter Tree WalkSaturday11:30amBoast-Worthy Beard & Moustache ContestSaturdayJudging between 12:00-3:00Best Dressed LumberjackSundayJudging at 2:00pm
Maple Trail Guide
Part of The Maple Syrup Festival
Visit stops along the #MapleTrail to discover more maple-inspired goodness that local businesses have prepared for you to enjoy!
