Where:       Shepherd Sugarbush, 415 N. Third Street – garage area 

What:         Baking contest open to all

This is a baking contest that will be judged on taste, originality, and appearance.  The baked goods must contain real maple syrup – preferably made from our own sugarbush – and must be able to be eaten without a utensil (fork or spoon).  Brownies, breads, cookies, or cupcakes would be good examples.  These items need to be prepared prior to arriving at the contest.  Only one item is needed to be judged, however the committee is asking each contestant bring 2-3 dozen pieces of the item to be judged so it can be sampled by spectators. Download Bake Off application

The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. and last approximately an hour.

The service will have music that is traditional & contemporary, the sermon will be evangelical in nature. The service will be family oriented and will have components that focus on kids.

A few of weeks ago, the Police Department posted an online form which residents can fill out if they plan to host a garage sale during the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival. The form can be found here: online garage sale registration form

What are your thoughts concerning the tradition of holding Village-wide garage sales during the Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival?  Please post your comment and let us know.

Photos will be judged based on exposure, composition and story.

Here are the full details:

Download a copy of the 54th Annual Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival brochure to keep with you, it contains a map and shows event locations and times.

Thanks to Carey Hammel for producing this video

• Arts and Crafts refers to items that are handcrafted by the entrant and not a business.
  Vendors selling a mix of handcrafted items and commercial items must sign up for a commercial booth
• Commercial refers to items not handcrafted by the entrant. A commercial product and a business.

Basic Vendor Rules:

• THE CHAIRPERSON HAS THE AUTHORITY TO DETERMINE CATEGORY BEFORE AND AFTER SETUP.
• When both areas have been filled, the registration fee will be returned to those applicants who did not receive a space.
• If more space is needed, two booth spaces should be purchased. No one will be able to be over any lines, and this must be strictly enforced.
• CHAIRS AND TABLES ARE NOT FURNISHED.
• Please use care with your display and tables so as not to damage floors or walls.
• Clean up daily and at night is your responsibility in the area of your booth.
• When leaving on Sunday, please put trash in garbage bags.
• Plastic drop cloths are needed to cover your booth at night.
• This is important! Valuables and cash must be removed at night.
  We are very grateful to be able to use our school facilities. The school building will be locked and have police patrol at night. The attached liability form MUST BE SIGNED or your money will be returned. Please note that outdoor areas are not guarded.
• All booth entrants and contents of the booth must meet the approval of the ARTS and CRAFTS CHAIRPERSON and /or the Maple Syrup Festival Committee Chairperson. DISAPPROVAL of the entrant and/or the contents of the booth will result in the removal of both from the premises.
• PLEASE LIST ITEMS OR TYPE OF ITEMS TO BE SOLD.
  VENDORS SELLING ANY KIND OF KNIVES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
• NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR SMOKING IS ALLOWED IN THE BUILDINGS!
• NO SMALL CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED IN VENDOR BOOTHS.

Set Up:

• Set up time is Friday, April 27, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Please register at the table just inside the Middle School Gym area before setting up your booth or unit.
• The show opens for the public at 3:00 p.m. and all booths must be assembled prior to 3:00 unless other arrangements are made with the Chairperson at the time your registration is returned.
• ALL ENTRANTS ARE EXPECTED TO BE SET UP BY FRIDAY NIGHT AND STAY FOR THE COMPLETE SHOW.
  All indoor and outdoor unit entrants must remain at their booth during Festival hours.

Festival Arts & Crafts & Commercial show hours are:

• Friday, April 27 from 3 – 8 p.m.
• Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Sunday, April 30 from 8 a.m. – After Parade

Download the application & information packet for complete details.

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 and many student volunteers; the event has grown in to a great success!

2012 Event Details:

• Start Time is 8:00 a.m. on Saturday April 28, 2012.Late Registration, Start, Finish, and Results will take place at TRACK/FOOTBALL COMPLEX just west of high school.
• The 1/2 mile fun run will start @ 9:00 a.m. and will take place on the track (2 laps).
• Registration has already begun for this years event (for more infomation visit the registration page).

Visit the Maple Syrup Festival 5k Run/Walk website for complete details.