Maple Syrup Festival
Due to the special weather statement, tickets pre-purchased for Sunday’s event will also be honoured on Saturday
Please note: County Road 50 Culvert Replacement Underway. Please take County Road 20 to ILER Road to access the John R. Park Homestead. Overflow parking and shuttle service available from Priscilla's Presents, located at 1195 ILER Rd, Harrow, ON N0R 1G0
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!
Tasters' Weekend
March 21st & 22nd, 11:00am - 4:00pm
- ActivityDayTimeBoast-Worthy Beard and Moustache ContestSaturday, March 14th12:00pmLumberjack ContestSunday, March 15th2:00pmBlacksmithing DemonstrationsSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 3:30pmFamily Friendly Axe-ThrowingSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 3:30pmMaple Song & StorySat 14th / Sun 15th11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pmMaple TaffySat 14th / Sun 15th12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pmCaldwell First Nation Culture & Language TableSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmArtisan Makers' MarketSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmMaple Market - Sweet Treats GaloreSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pm"Maple Making, An Indigenous Innovation" ExhibitSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmHands-On Maple Syrup Making Stations - Tree to TableSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmMaple Material Culture ExhibitsSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmChildren's Lumber Games at the SawmillSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmScience of Maple ExhibitSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmChildren's Crafts and GamesSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmModern Evaporator and Maple ClassificationSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pmHot Lunch Options - Scotty's BBQ and Little Foot FoodsSat 14th / Sun 15th11:00am - 4:00pm
Lumberjack Weekend!
March 14th & 15th, 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.
- ActivityDayTimeTasters' Market - Sample complimentary maple goodies from local vendorsSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmMaple Material Culture ExhibitsSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pm"Maple Making, An Indigenous Innovation" ExhibitSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmHands-On Activities at the SawmillSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmHands-On Maple Syrup Making Stations - Tree to TableSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmChildren's Crafts & GamesSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmHot Lunch Options - Scotty's BBQ and Little Foot FoodsSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmScience of Maple ExhibitSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmModern Evaporator and Maple ClassificationSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmMaple Market - Sweet Treats GaloreSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmBlacksmithing DemonstrationsSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 3:30pmMaple Song & StorySat 21st / Sun 22nd11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pmFamily Friendly Sensory Tree HikeSat 21st / Sun 22nd2:30pmMaple TaffySat 21st / Sun 22nd12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pmButter Tart ContestSaturday, March 21st1:30pmBackyard Maple Maker ContestSunday, March 22nd3:00pm
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.
Tasters' Weekend!
March 21st & 22nd,
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 King St. Cafe, Richmond Popcorn Company, Christine's Bake Shop, Little Foot Foods, and the Homestead's own Maple Market .
- ActivityDayTimeButter Tart ContestSaturday, March 21st1:30pmBackyard Maple Maker ContestSunday, March 22nd3:00pmBlacksmithing DemonstrationsSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 3:30pmMaple Song & StorySat 21st / Sun 22nd11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pmMaple TaffySat 21st / Sun 22nd12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pmFamily Friendly Sensory Tree HikeSat 21st / Sun 22nd2:30pmTasters' Market - Sample complimentary maple goodies from local vendorsSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmMaple Market - Sweet Treats GaloreSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pm"Maple Making, An Indigenous Innovation" ExhibitSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmHands-On Maple Syrup Making Stations - Tree to TableSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmMaple Material Culture ExhibitsSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmHands-On Activities at the SawmillSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmScience of Maple ExhibitSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmChildren's Crafts & GamesSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmModern Evaporator and Maple ClassificationSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pmHot Lunch Options - Scotty's BBQ and Little Foot FoodsSat 21st / Sun 22nd11:00am to 4:00pm
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.
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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!
