We had a wonderful time hosting our annual syrup festival in April. We had a great turn out and everyone seemed to have a good time. Of course the pancakes, sausage, and syrup were a great hit with everyone.
Photography Contest
Photographers are invited to submit their photos to the first annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival Photography Contest. Photos can be taken during this year’s Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival and then turned in by May 1, 2012, or photos from past Syrup Festivals will be...
How it’s Made – Maple Candy
Collecting sap from Shepherd maple trees to make maple flavored candy Thanks to Carey Hammel for producing this video
Arts & Crafts
Applications are being accepted for the Arts and Crafts booths as well as Commercial booths. Arts and Crafts refers to items that are handcrafted by the entrant and not...
Annual 5k Run/Walk
Since 2006 Rick Cahoon and Carey Hammel have been generously donating their time to put together the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival 5k Run/Walk. Along with the help of the track team...
How much sap does it take to make 1 gallon of syrup?
Depending on the sugar content of the sap, it is usually between 40 – 50 gallons of sap to make 1 gallon of syrup. Syrup is required to measure 32...
When do you tap the trees?
Tapping the trees in the Village usually begins around the last week in February, depending on weather condition forecasts. The general rule of thumb is sap will begin running when...
Who does all the work?
Volunteers have always been the backbone of the festival. Volunteers donate their time, energy, and talents to making each Syrup Festival a success! We would like to thank all the volunteers...
When is the festival?
Since 1958 the festival has been held the last full week of April each year. We look forward to another fun filled weekend and hope to see you there!
Syrup Sales
Welcome to the Shepherd Sugar Bush in the Sweetest Little Town Around. The Sugar Bush started in 1958 as a volunteer project with the plan to have the proceed...
Contact Information has been updated for 2012
Do you have questions or concerns related to the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival? Check out the Contacts page and get connected with a committee member or event coordinator.