Daily Activities

Sugar House Tour
Free Sugarhouse tours every day. Step into a modern way of turning maple sap into pure maple syrup.  Smell the sweet aroma and learn where your local food comes from.  See how we use the latest technology, utilize efficiency, and save energy while making some of the best maple syrup in Southwest Michigan.

Petting Farm
All farm animals come from local farmers in the community who have generously allowed us to share these sweet creatures with you during the festival.

French Colonial Maple Sugar Camp
Watch the Tharp family make maple syrup and maple sugar the way they did “back when”.

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon each day from 11am-2pm weather permitting.

& More!
Photo Booth
Coloring Contest
Maple Store
Maple Foods: breakfast and lunch
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Living History Re-enactment

Food at the Festival
Breakfast available all day, along with lunch and other maple products. Check out our full menu at the button below! View Menu

Music - Slim Hartman
March 16, 2024
11:00am-2:00pm

Enjoy music from a  local musician.  He will take song requests too.

Civil War Camp
March 16 & 17, 2024
All day

Visit Civil War soldiers and learn about our American History.

Liturgical Dance: Parting Water Worship Team
March 17, 2024
2:00PM

A local group of young ladies from Michiana area who share lyrical worship dance.

Pancake Eating Contest
March 23, 2024
1:00pm

A fun activity for the whole family.  See who can eat their plate of pancakes the fastest and be “pancake eating” champion! Sign up at the Maple Store. Children 12 & under, Women, and Men:  1st place Winners receive  a trophy and $20 gift certificate, 2nd place – free ice cream or mini-donuts

Liturgical Dance: Penn Friends
March 24, 2024
1:00PM

Local group of young ladies who share lyrical worship dance with the community.

Date and Time:
March 16th & 17th -- 9AM - 4PM
March 23rd & 24th -- 10AM - 4PM

Location: 12646 Born St., Jones, MI 49061

For details https://www.michiganmaplefestival.com/.