Maple Syrup Festival

SIU pancake breakfast at the Maple Syrup Festival

Maple Syrup Festival is Rescheduled to March 26-27

We've moved the Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast back a month due to concerns over the latest COVID wave and to better adhere to SIU and State guidelines.

Enjoy two full days of family fun including maple syrup demonstrations, pancake breakfast, nature hikes, lumberjack demonstrations, children's activities, vendors and artisans, and much more.

The Festival takes place at our Camp 2 location. This event is free and welcome to all ages, except for the Pancake Breakfast. If you're a Touch of Nature Member, you'll receive VIP seating.

We look forward to seeing you.

toddler at siu pancake breakfast

Register Now for the Pancake Breakfast

What would a Maple Syrup Festival be without a delicious pancake breakfast? Enjoy a home-cooked pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. topped with maple syrup harvested from trees on our own grounds. While the festival is free, there is some cost for the pancake breakfast.

Take advantage now of our early bird special.

Free - ages 5 and under
$6 - ages 6-13
$12 - ages 14 and up

$8/$15 - day of

Register Now

VENDORS, ARTISANS AND INTERACTIVE DEMONSTRATIONS

Each year, the Maple Syrup Festival includes opportunities to participate in interactive programs, learn about arts and crafts, and purchase items from artisans from all over the Midwest and beyond.