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 25-26, 2023
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.
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
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
- Alpacas and alpaca wool products from Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
- Lumberjack demonstrations with the SIU Forestry Club
- Hide tanning and primitive living skills by Kevin Clinton
Artisan Vendors
Others
EVENT SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
Pancake Breakfast
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Maple Syrup Process
On-going daily
Maple Syrup Demos
Lumberjack Games
Climbing Wall (weather permitting)
9 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m.
Lunch Available
1-4 p.m.
Open Cash Bar
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Live Music
Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 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
SPONSORS
Special thanks to Triple C Meats for supplying local sausage for the Pancake Breakfast.
Interested in sponsoring this event?