Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival

04/09/2026

04/04/2026

Over $2,000 raised! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

While it's now been a week since the first annual Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival, we just wanted to extend a heartfelt "thank you" to everyone who came out in support of the vendors, the festival, and especially the Little Current MHC Auxiliary!

Because of all of you, we were able to raise over $2,200 for the Auxiliary, which gets them one step closer to purchasing new ultrasound machines for the hospitals!

Thank you, of course, to all the incredible vendors that joined us, as well. You made the day unforgettable and we loved seeing all the maple-themed items you created!

And finally, a big thank you to all the volunteers that helped make the festival possible. Without all of you, this event would not have been able to happen.

It was an incredible day and we're all so grateful for everyone that showed up! We'll be seeing you again next year ;) (hopefully with a little more warmth and a little less snow 🤞)

03/28/2026

And we're off! Thank you so much to the mayor of Kagawong for the wonderful opening ceremony!

Reminder that we have lots of vendors to peruse, some delicious meals throughout the day, and some fun and interesting activities to participate in

Open from 10-4 at the Kagawong Park Centre, 39 Henry Drive

03/28/2026

Bacon? On ice cream?!

Uh, yes please!

Buttercup Ice Creamery & Candy Corner will be serving some delicious, limited maple bacon ice cream along with a variety of baked treats.

Not quite your speed? Don't worry, Finnia Chocolate and Cacao will have you covered with their amazing chocolates.

Oh, and don't forget all the delicious treats from Stop 540 Diner, Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre, and Manitoulin Island's Sweet Escape Bakery. From butter tarts and brownies to cookies and cupcakes, you'll be able to find all the sweet treats you could ask for 😋

The festival starts at 10am TODAY, so make sure to stop by!

03/27/2026

It may be a maple syrup festival, but that doesn't mean we only have sweet treats!

Chef Darren Boast of The Port will be serving some mouth-watering smoked pulled pork buns with maple-infused mustard and a side of maple lemon coleslaw 🤤🍁

And the best part? That maple syrup in the mix was tapped, boiled, and crafted by Chef Darren himself.

His sandwiches will be available from 11:30-4 tomorrow, but only while supplies last!

03/27/2026

We are all set up and ready for the festival tomorrow!

There will be lots of wonderful vendors, delicious food, and fun activities for all ages!

The skating rink is still frozen, so don't forget your skates!

Doors open at 10 at the Kagawong Park Centre (39 Henry Drive, Kagawong)

📍Full schedule in the pinned post

We can't wait to celebrate the maple season with everyone! 🍁

Special thank you to The Flower Hutch for the beautiful maple themed flower bouquet 🌼🍁

03/24/2026

There are still tickets available for the Cairn Dinner with Mast and Chef Simon de Sousa at the Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival.

Date: March 28, 2026
Time: seating starts at 5:30
Location Kagawong Park Centre, 39 Henry Drive, Kagawong, ON

Don't hesitate to purchase your tickets! Contact [email protected] to purchase

03/23/2026

It's not a maple syrup festival without fresh maple taffy! 🍁😋

Along with doing educational talks and teaching how to tap maple trees, Manitoulin Streams will be joining the Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival to also run a maple taffy station!

The syrup will be taffying (yes, that's definitely a word 😆) from 12-1 and again from 2:30-4 this Saturday, March 28th, so don’t miss your chance to taste spring at its sweetest!

03/22/2026

Get ready for a hands-on maple experience at the Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival that you surely won’t want to miss! 🍁✨

This Saturday, March 28th, Manitoulin Streams is bringing the magic of maple to life with guided walks and interactive talks that are as fun as they are fascinating. Join Liam Campbell from 10–11:30 AM and again from 1–2:30 PM to dive into everything maple, from learning how to identify trees and exploring the rich (and delicious) history of maple syrup to trying your hand at tapping a tree yourself!

It’s the perfect outing for curious minds of all ages—kiddos and adults alike—and it’s guaranteed to be a fun experience, snow or shine. Come explore, learn, and experience maple season like never before! 🍁

03/21/2026

The Billings Seniors will be helping us keep warm at the Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival on March 28th ☕🍁

They’ll be serving up maple coffee and lattes, aka your perfect excuse to warm up, wander a little longer, and soak in all the fun of the days activities!

Also a huge thank you to St. Joseph Island Coffee Roasters for donating the delicious Maple Magic coffee the Billings Seniors are using! We love seeing one Lake Huron island supporting another 🤗