Visit the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival!
Started in 1969 by the then-named Chamber of Progress, the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival has become a "small town tradition" attended by thousands of visitors for over 35 years. Featuring antiques, arts & crafts, food and, of course, delicious maple syrup, the festival is the largest event held in Wakarusa and is their way of welcoming in Spring. This year’s event will be held April 18 and 19.
Visitors love to line up for the famous Pancake and Sausage breakfast, stroll through the quaint downtown, called "uptown" by the locals and sample the wares and culinary delights from the many vendors. You'll also have an opportunity to enjoy delicious bar-b-que from our Wakarusa’s own Nelson's Golden-Glow.
Don't miss a chance to enjoy a sack of free pop-corn popped in an open kettle, a seemingly small, yet immensely enjoyable part of the festival.
The festival is also an excellent opportunity to stop by Wakarusa’s historical museum, which includes a turn-of-the century Norfolk & Western Railway depot, operated by the Wakarusa Historical Society. You'll find we have activities for everyone, young and old.
Make your way to the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival - so you can enjoy the first outing of the season...free popcorn, museums and stops at all places that has something to see or do.
Finally... be sure to purchase some real Wakarusa Maple Syrup - it's a treat you'll not want to miss!
For complete information about the festival, its events and enterataiment visit http://www.wakarusachamber.com/festival_site/
Event Schedule:
Activities Listing for Friday, April 18, 2008
| Swampmaster's Gator Exhibit |
3:00 to 9:00pm |
Near Food Court, Sponsored by J & N Stone, Monaco Coach & Utilimaster Corp. |
Swampmaster's Gator Show |
3:30, 5:30 7:30 |
Near Food Court; Sponsored by J & N Stone, Monaco Coach & Utilimaster Corp. |
Craft & Commercial Vendors |
all day |
Downtown |
Sugar Camp Tours |
10am to 5pm |
66402 SR 19, behind Flick's Home Plate Restaurant |
Quilting Bee & Display |
all day |
Larimer Furniture Store, 113 West Waterford Street |
Demonstrations and Tours |
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Wakarusa Historical Museums, 403 Wabash Ave. |
Book Sales |
9am to 5 pm |
Wakarusa Public Library Sponsored by Friends of the Wakarusa Public Library |
Wood Carving Display & Demonstrations |
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Brown & Brown Wood Shop, 123 South Elkhart St. |
Childrens Carnival Rides |
all day |
Downtown |
Festival Queen Coronation & Sweetheart Introductions |
6:00 pm |
NorthWood Middle School Gym - Sponsored by Wakarusa Dime Store, Elk Ridge Builders, Dru's Jewelry, J & N Stone |
Elkhart Co. Garden Tractor Pulls |
6:30 pm |
Wakarusa Elementary School East Side - Sponsored by Kauffman Son's |
Activities Listing for Saturday, April 19, 2008
| Swampmaster's Gator Exhibit |
10:00 to 6:00pm |
Near food court Sponsored by J & N Stone, Monaco Coach & Utilimaster Corp. |
Swampmaster's Gator Show |
11:30, 1:30, 4:00 |
Near Food Court Sponsored by J & N Stone, Monaco Coach & Utilimaster Corp. |
Sugar Camp Tours |
10am to 5pm |
66402 SR 19; behind Flick's Home Plate |
Quilting Bee & Display |
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Larimer Furniture Store, 113 W. Waterford |
Crafts & Commercial Vendors |
All day |
Downtown |
Childrens Carnival Rides |
All day |
Downtown |
3 on 3 Basketball Classic Pre-registration required |
8:00 am |
NorthWood Middle School Sponsored by State Farm Insurance - Abner Brown, Keybank, Allegra Printing, Award Factory, Martin's Supermarket, Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Homes, Schwartz Electric, Dr. & Mrs. James Miller, Sorg Chrysler Dodge Jeep, OSMC |
Wood Carving Display & Demonstrations |
10:00 am to 5:30pm |
Brown & Brown Wood Shop, 123 South Elkhart St. |
Demonstrations and Tours |
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Wakarusa Historical Museums, 403 Wabash Ave. |
Maple Syrup Baking Contest |
8:30 to 9:00 am drop off items at |
Shear Adventure Salon, 109 South Elkhart Street Sponsored by Countryside Insurance |
Book Sales |
9am to 2 pm |
Wakarusa Public Library Sponsored by Friends of the Wakarusa Public Library |
Parade |
10 am |
Sponsored by Travel Supreme |
Helicopter Rides |
11 to 5 |
West side of Elementary School - Sponsored by Goshen Airport |
Cross Cut Saw Contest |
11:30 am |
South of Square Sponsored by Lechlitner Plumbing & Heating |
Kid's Scare Factor - Registration |
11:30am to 12:30 pm |
Town Park |
Adult Scare Factor - Registration |
11:30 am to 12:15 pm |
Downtown Square |
Universal Tae Kwon Do Exhibition |
11:30 am to 12:30 pm |
Downtown Square |
Sugar Camp Kids Carnival |
11:30 am to 2:00 pm |
Town Park, Sponsored by Richmond's Feed Service |
Baby Olympics (ages 3 and under) |
12:00 pm |
Bible Baptist Church, 203 East Waterford Street Sponsored by J & N Stone |
Power Pedal Pull / Races |
Registration at noon / Start time 1:00 pm |
Downtown, Sponsored by REM Industries |
Kid's Scare Factor Part 1 |
12:30 pm |
Town Park, |
Adult Scare Factor Part 1 |
12:30 pm |
Downtown Square Sponsored by Michiana Mattress |
Elkhart County Garden Tractor Pulls |
1:00 pm |
Wakarusa Elementary School - East side Sponsored by Kauffman Son's |
Kid's Scare Factor Part 2 |
1:30pm, immediately follow part 1 |
Town Park |
Adult Scare Factor Part 2 |
1:30 pm, immediately following part 1 |
Downtown Square |
Kid's Scare Factor Part 3 |
2:00pm, immediately follow part 2 |
Town Park |
Adult Scare Factor Part 3 |
2:00 pm, immediately follow part 2 |
Downtown Square |
Bed Race |
2:30 pm |
Downtown, Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Robert Abel |
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