The Festival is held the last full week of April each year. Mark your calendar for a fun-filled weekend April 25th through the 28th. During Syrup Festival week there are numerous garage & yard sales. Trailer registration begins Thursday morning at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday night is our annual Carnival "Buddy Nite". We start the Carnival with buy one ride band and get a second ride band for half price. The Carnival rides open at 5:00 p.m.
We look forward to celebrating the our 55th Annual Maple Syrup Festival with you! The Village of Shepherd is located West of US 127 between Alma/St. Louis to the South and Mt. Pleasant to the North. Google Map.
Download or print a copy of the 55th Annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival Events Sheet to keep with you, it contains event locations, and times. You may also want a copy of the Village Map with event locations.


Visit the Chippewa School District Little Red School House Museum while you're enjoying yourself at the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival. Inside you will be transported back in time to experience how much simpler school used to be.