2008 Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival - Official Site

General Information

Information Booth
Busiest Times/Time Change
What to Wear
Getting Around At The Festival
Free Parking
How Much Will the Festival Cost Me?

Information Booth:

Located beside the Heritage Centre in the village, local residents will be standing by ready to direct you to whatever you need.

Busiest Times/Time Change

Traditionally at the Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival the busiest times on both days have been from 10:30 am until 2:00 pm. You might want to consider an earlier arrival time.

Don't forget that the time changes for Daylight Savings Time on the Sunday of our festival. You will need to get up an hour earlier to take it all of the festivities!

What to Wear:

The beginning of March can be warm and sunny one moment and snowy the next. Dress in layers so you can enjoy the day whatever it brings. Being down in a valley and dominated by tall maples, The Sugar Bush is quite protected from the winds but at this time of year, it's no place for runners or dress shoes. Remember to dress for a country adventure.

Getting Around At The Festival:

Mary Weilandt Photo

Once you are in town, you can walk to all of the events. However, the best and most convenient way to take in the whole festival is to park in the Village of Warkworth and hop on a free shuttle bus, compliments of C. Smith Bus Lines. Buses run continually both days, between 9 am and 4 pm, stopping at each of the village events and going to and from the Sugar Bush. Many people report the 5 mile ride to the sugar bush in a school bus filled with all ages is one of the highlights of their day. There is also limited parking at the bush if that is your main destination.

Free Parking:

Available at the Community Arena and various downtown locations, our free parking areas are designed to give you easy access to events by foot or by shuttle bus.

How Much Will The Festival Cost Me?

The Warkworth Maple Syrup Festival provides excellent entertainment value for you and your family. Here, to help you plan your visit, is a breakdown of what things cost.

Parking - Free
Shuttle Bus Service - Free
Admission to the Sugar Bush - $4 (Children 12 & under admitted free)
Pancake Breakfast at the Sugar Bush - $7 (Children 12 & under $3.00)
Sleigh Rides at the Sugar Bush - $2 (Children under 10 ride free)
Admission to the Antique Show and Sale - $2.50 (Children 12 & under enter free)
Mini-Golf - $1 per child ($2 per adult)
Pony Rides - $3 per child
Admission to all other events - Free

In addition to the Craft, Art and Antique Shows outlined on this web site, Warkworth is blessed with many fine stores and eateries. All of these will be geared up to celebrate the Maple Syrup Festival which has become one of the most important events in Warkworth's busy social calendar. To learn more about shopping and eating opportunities in Warkworth, visit www.warkworth.ca and find out how you can “Take Home A Piece of Warkworth.”

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