Maple Syrup Festival
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Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center
Southern Illinois University
Mail Code 6888
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-453-1121 | F: 618-453-1188
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Maple Syrup Festival on March 22-23, 2025
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Interested in volunteering? Volunteer opportunities will be available in early 2025.
Maple Syrup Festival 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. Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased in Freeberg Hall.
Free - ages 3 and under
$8 - ages 4-10
$15 - ages 11 and up
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.
Activities and Demonstrations
- Maple Syrup Demos
- Lumberjack Demos
- Aerial Silks Demos (weather permitting)
Artisan Vendors
- Handmade soaps
- Pottery
- Spices
- Jewelry
- Paintings & art
- And more!
EVENT SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Pancake Breakfast
9 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Maple Syrup Process
On-going daily
Maple Syrup Demos
Meet at Freeberg Patio for hourly demos both days. (10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.)
Lumberjack Games
Saturday and Sunday, shows at 11a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
Climbing Wall (weather permitting)
9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 p.m.
Lunch Available
12-3:30 p.m.
Open Cash Bar
11 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Live Music
Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Children's Activities
9 a.m-3:30 p.m.
Thanks to our sponsors!
We would like to extend a very special thank you to our community partners and sponsors for helping to make this event a success.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Special thanks to Triple C Meats for supplying local sausage for the Pancake Breakfast.
Interested in sponsoring this event?