Friends of MacKenzie Maple Fest

Ever wonder how maple syrup goes from inside a maple tree to your pancakes and waffles? Join us at the Friends of MacKenzie Maple Fest at the MacKenzie Center, W7303 County Rd CS & Q, Poynette, WI 53955, to learn about the past and present of maple sugaring practices. (608)635-8112, friendsofmackenzie.org or dnr.wi.gov search MacKenzie, Facebook: Friends of MacKenzie Education Center. This sweet event will offer all things maple syrup, including various drop-in activities, guided tours of our sugarbush, demonstrations on how to tap a tree and interpretive talks about the historical methods and cultural importance of maple sugaring in Wisconsin. Ice cream topped with pure maple syrup for sale, gift shop, concessions and local Wisconsin maple syrup will be available.  Horse drawn wagon rides from 10 am – 2 pm. Quilt and 50/50 raffle drawing at
noon. Maple scavenger hunt for kids and their families. This event is free and open to the public, and you do not need a state park sticker to attend. No dogs, please (service animals welcomed).
Note: Pancake breakfast, 8 am – noon at the lodge; tickets $10 (ages 13+), $5 (5-12), FREE for kids under 5. CASH only. Sponsored by The Friends of MacKenzie and Lake Wisconsin Lions Club