McCreary is the place to be over the next two days as the Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival is going on.
Activities are going on in town and at the McCreary Golf and Country Club.
“There’s lots going on. Not only just a fun day but it’s educational. If you’re interested in nature, being active in nature as a family, it’s a great venue for that.” Pam Little continues, “I think appreciating some of our history and the culture in Manitoba is really important too.”
This year they are showing off their new maple taffy on snow box. Little says It was made by a local carpenter and worth checking out.
“The sugar bush is right on the park line and I just think if you’ve never been to this part of Manitoba it is really a beautiful area.”
Pam little says some of the highlights this year are the tour of a working sugar bush, learn to tap a tree sessions, horse and wagon rides, and entertainment by local artists.
This year they have a local author presenting her book at the library.
“We’re inviting parents and children to meet local author Jessie Klassen. She’s written a book called ‘The Sapling’ which is about a little maple tree who meets a big maple tree and how that old maple tree gives the sapling some life guidance. It’s a really nice story, and Jessie has some very creative ways of interacting with children and children interacting with nature.”
Klassen will read from her book at 9:30 and noon on Saturday at the McCreary District Library.
The Jansen Boys are performing tonight at the Maple Themed dinner that starts at seven tonight.
