It's an annual festival getting ready to celebrate year 13.
The Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival is back this Saturday and Sunday in McCreary. The festival opens Saturday morning with a pancake breakfast at the Senior Drop-in Centre, hosted by the Marlins Baseball club. There's a farmers market beginning at 10 at the Community Centre, followed by activities for children and youth from 11:30 to 3:30.
There will be horse and wagon rides from 10:30 to 2:45, and you can learn how to roast bannock on a stick at the sugar bush fire ring. At 11:30, Cameron Campbell will take the stage to open up the entertainment portion of the event, followed by Chantale Crivea, Jody Tucker, the Anderson trio, and Caleb Rudkewich.
The Asham Stompers perform at the Community Centre on 445 Broderick from 5 to 6:30.
Pam Little is president of the Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival.
"It's always nice to see all of the people who come from all over Manitoba," said Little. "Locals come as well. With that said, it seems there are more people outside of the Parkland. It's interesting to see where people come from and why. Everyone always seems to have a great time."
There will be another pancake breakfast on Sunday and a pemmican making workshop at the McCreary Legion Hall beginning at 11, followed by plant identification, traditional medicine teaching, and harvesting at 2. Sunday's list of events includes the maple dessert contest, the Maeghan Bramley Memorial Steppers, and a 50/50 draw.
An individual pass is just $5, and a family pass is $25.
Little says there's something for everyone, including those with mobility issues.
"You do have to climb some steps for the horses and buggies, but we always have people there that can help," ended Little. "If people let us know ahead of time, we will do our best to accommodate them getting to the bush, if that's something they're interested in. There is something for everyone in McCreary this weekend. It's going to be a great festival."
You can get a full list of weekend events here. It's the 13th annual Manitoba Maple Syrup Festival this weekend in McCreary.
