'Maple Syrup Medley' at 17th Wye Marsh
Sweetwater Harvest
Midland
Ontario Tay Township...............March 1, 2008.The
cheerful and sweet sounds of contemporary and traditional
Canadian music will filter through the Maple Sugar bush
along with the aromas from boiling sap and bannock cooking
over an open wood fire. Events for the entire family will
include taffy tasting, cooking demonstrations, Woodcarvers
and Wildflower Gardeners exhibits, live animal shows,
children's crafts and face painting, horse-drawn wagon
rides. The annual Sweetwater Harvest celebration takes
place on Saturday March 29th and Sunday, March 30th. Individual
Admission to Sweetwater Harvest is $5.00 and children
3 and under are free. For an additional $5.00 visitors
can dine on the famous indoor or outdoor pancake, sausage
and maple syrup breakfast including coffee, tea or juice.
The Sugaring-Off Process-Boiling Maple Sap
Sugaring off of maple syrup is a strong Ontario tradition
going back centuries, with Sweetwater Harvest at Wye Marsh
being one of the province's top maple syrup events in
Canada. . Three separate methods of Maple Syrup making
include Native, Pioneer & Modern MapleSyrup demonstrations.
Stroll along nature trails and visit the demonstration
stations where you can see, feel, smell and taste sugaring
off techniques used over the years.
Children's Drawing Contest, Maple Themed
Wye Marsh is now accepting submissions for the following
age categories: 3 divisions 4 and under, ages 5 to 8,
and ages 9 to 12. Submissions are now being accepted.
Prizes will be awarded to top three winners in each age
category and will be announced at Sweetwater Harvest on
Saturday, March 29th at 11:00am and then displayed throughout
the weekend. Carol Currie and Stuart Leggett from The
Carriage House Gallery in Midland will be the judges for
this contest. They will also be selecting one drawing
which will to be used in promotion of Sweetwater 2009.
Deadline for submission is Saturday, March 22nd by 5:00
pm
Giant Pancake Eating Contest
Saturday, March 29th at 2:00 pm Divisions: Division A)
12 and under Divisions B) 13 and up. Cost: Minimum $5.00
donation to our local food bank will be collected that
day
Registration is limited so sign-up today by calling (705)
526-7809; Prizes will be awarded to top two winners in
each division
Maple Syrup Cooking Demonstrations
Maple Syrup cooking demonstrations will take place on
Saturday March 29th between 10:00 am and 3:00 where a
mélange of possible creative and tasty recipes
will be presented from Georgian College Hospitality &
Tourism Faculty experts. Recipes for these tantalizing
delights will be available after each demonstration.
Sweetwater Harvest Weekend at the Wye Marsh is a great
way for families to enjoy one of Canada's special spring
celebrations and enjoy our rich Canadian culture
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Sponsors include:
The Mirror, KICX 106, Industrial Filter Manufacturing
Limited, ELCAN Optical Technologies, Bourgeois Motors
Limited, Phil's Catering, Inn at Bay Moorings, ULS - Upper
Lakes Group Inc., General Mills Canada, DSG Home Inspections,
Telequip
Contact Information:
Wye Marsh Wldlife Centre
Midland Ontario, Tay Township
Contact Person:
Denise Brophey
Marketing
Phone: 705-526-7809
email: email
http://www.wyemarsh.com/
