Maple mania has
officially struck Brown County as the National Maple Syrup
Festival is fast approaching! The fun, sticky, and oh so
sweet Festival returns to Brown County for a second year,
March 5-6.
Originating in Medora, Indiana, in 2010, the Festival moved
to Brown County in 2015. Geographically, Indiana holds the
southern and westernmost position in the United States’
Maple Sugar Belt meaning as winter gives way to spring the
sap flows first in Indiana’s maple stands. As Indiana's most
densely forested county, Brown County is an ideal location
for the National Maple Syrup Festival as it is rich in
natural resources, home to a wide variety of maple trees,
and reflects the pioneering essence and history of maple
sugar production.
The grand celebration of all things maple, the Festival will
bring together maple sugar producers and hobbyists, maple
syrup connoisseurs, and visitors of all ages for a weekend
full of activities and events. From live sugaring
demonstrations and guided hikes to warm maple syrup flights,
kids activities, a pancake breakfast, and more, there is
something for everyone to enjoy at the National Maple Syrup
Festival.
New to the 2016 Festival is Tap the Town on February 27.
Taking place the weekend before the Festival, this hands-on
experience provides guests with the unique opportunity to
tap their own maple tree in the Village of Nashville! Tap
the Town at Creekside Retreat includes a maple sugaring
program with brunch beginning at 11 a.m. The event also will
include a visit to Hinkle-Garton Farmstead, a commemorative
bottle of pure Indiana maple syrup, and tickets to the
National Maple Syrup Festival on March 5-6.
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