Festival of the Maples

Be sure to visit Perth for the Annual Festival of the Maples

April 26, 2008

8:00AM to 4:00PM

Downtown Historic Perth (on Gore Street)

Some of the great Festivals held annually in Perth, Ontario include "Festival of the Maples" in April, The Stewart Park Festival in July and "The Garlic Festival" in August.

The grand finale to the month-long maple celebrations in April is the Festival of the Maples, that takes place in Downtown Perth. Each year - join us for a fun filled day on downtown Gore Street to help celebrate the coming of spring, when the syrup rises in the Maple Trees.

Ever Popular Attractions

Potter, Jackie Seaton promotes the annual " Empty Bowls " project in front of the Riverguild
Main stage entertainment all day
Annual Food and Wine Showcase in the Crystal Palace 11AM - 4PM
The award winning Perth Museum presents the Pioneer Maple Festival demonstrating pioneer cooking and crafts in thei outdoor patio. It is also the last day for the Annual Spring Art Show and Sale.

What will be there?

Over 70 unique shops and restaurants
Maple Syrup producers (stock up on award winning Maple Syrup and products from local vendors)
Displays of maple syrup production
JAYCEE's Pancake breakfast [7 - 11AM]
Shrine Clown [8 - 10:30AM]
Children's entertainment
Free horse-drawn trolley rides
Children's Midway
Petting zoo
Pony Rides
Classic antique car display
Many, many more fun events

Come with your friends and family for a fun day in downtown historic Perth, Ontario.

Below is a picture taken from the Perth Town Hall clock tower of the participants enjoying the 2002 Festival of the Maples. [Picture courtesy of "The Perth Courier" - Second Oldest Weekly Newspaper in Canada ]

For more information call the Perth Chamber of Commerce for details at (613)267-3200, or e-mail at welcome@heritageperth.ca

The Sugar Bush - painting by Craig Campbell - local Perth Artist [click to see more info on Craig's Nostalgic Realism].