Plan your visit
maple festival
Dates & Times
MARCH 2025
3.15 | 3.16 | 3.22 | 3.23
Saturday 3.15.25
9AM - 4PM
Sunday 3.16.25
10AM - 3PM
Saturday 3.22.25
9AM - 4PM
Sunday 3.23.25
10AM - 3PM
Special events
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Liturgical Dance: Parting water Worship Team
March 22
2pm
A local group of young ladies from Michiana area who share lyrical worship dance.
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Civil War Camp
March 22-23
All dayVisit Civil War soldiers and learn about our American History.
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Pancake Eating Contest
March 15
1pm
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
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Liturgical Dance: Penn Friends
March 23
2pm
Local group of young ladies who share lyrical worship dance with the community.
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Music
SLIM HARTMAN
March 15
11am-2pm
Enjoy music from a local musician. He will take song requests too.
BARRY CLARK
March 16
11am-1pm
Enjoy music from a local musician with his young apprentices.
Dismembered
March 22
11am-2pm
Enjoy music from a local Bluegrass Band.
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Horse-drawn Wagon Rides
March 15 & 22, Saturdays
12pm -2pm
March 16 & 23, Sundays
1pm-3pm
Enjoy Horse-drawn Wagon Rides by local farmers Brent & Julie Robinson. Don’t forget to share your gratitude and donations are accepted for help of care for the horses.
Daily Activities
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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.
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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.
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Watch the Tharp family make maple syrup and maple sugar the way they did “back when”.
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Take a ride on a horse-drawn wagon each day from 11am-2pm weather permitting.
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Photo Booth
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!
12646 Born St.,
Jones, MI 49061
Festival Location
Nearby
HOTELS
Coming from farther away? We have listed a few hotels that are close to the festival for your convince.
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689 Super 8 Way, Three Rivers, 49093, MI.
8.3 Miles from the Festival -
1211 W. Broadway, Three Rivers, 49093, MI.
8.4 Miles from the Festival -
1207 W Broadway St, Three Rivers, 49093, MI.
8.4 Miles from the Festival -
215 Northpointe Blvd, Elkhart, 46514, IN
About 20 Minutes from the Festival -
27838 County Road 24, Elkhart, 46517, IN
About 20 Minutes from the Festival
FAQs
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Yes, All tours are self-guided. The Sugarhouse is open for all hours of the Festival.
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It is FREE admission.
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It is some of both.
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You are on a farm, come prepared for mud and the weather.
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Each year we accept sponsors for our event. The sponsors help pay for the pancake eating contest and re-enactments. We are very thankful for them and if your business is interested please reach out to Christy via email: info@maplerowsugarhouse.com
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No! It is your choice to wear, or not wear a mask. We will not ask any questions.
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Sorry, no.
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We have porta-potties for public use.
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Yes. We take cash, card, or check.
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Yes, we do.
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Three Rivers, MI is 15 minutes from us and has a few hotels and few choices for food. Elkhart, IN is 20 minutes, has more hotels and plenty of food choices.
Please see above for a list of hotels.
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At this time we do not have outside vendors.