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Maple Sugarbush Festival 2024


  • Wesselman Woods 551 North Boeke Road Evansville, IN, 47711 United States (map)

See what it all boils down to at the 46th annual Maple Sugarbush Festival

Saturday and Sunday, March 2 and 3, 2024


Sponsored by Window World | Methodist Temple | Old National Bank | Romain Subaru | Prairie Farms | Joe Brewski Coffee | Hampton Inn East | Envive Healthcare of Evansville | BFW Engineering & Testing | Vanderburgh Community Foundation


Our most enduring spring celebration gives our community the opportunity to enjoy fresh pancakes and Indiana syrup before wandering through the largest urban old-growth forest in the United States. Learn about maple tapping and its history, the science of sap in our brand-new Sugar Shack, and how sap production is an important part of forest ecology!

Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, two sausage links, and your choice of unlimited coffee, orange juice, chocolate milk, or white milk! Extra sausage links can be purchased on the day of the event (2 for $1).

Compostable plates, cutlery and cups will be provided but, each year, we also offer a green incentive: Bring your own reusable cup, plate or fork and GET A FREE DAY PASS to Wesselman Woods and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape.


Get your tickets early to reserve your preferred time!*

Tickets will still be sold at the door but seating will be limited. Priority will be given to those with pre-purchased tickets.

  • Adults (Ages 13+) $15 • Children (Ages 3-12) $10 • Under 3 gets in free

  • Pancake Breakfast Time Slots: 7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM (noon)

Members receive $2 off each ticket! Check your email for the promo code or contact info@wesslemanwoods.org

Questions? Check out the FAQ below or email us at info@wesselmanwoods.org

Let's come together and celebrate the magical process of tapping sugar maples!


PLEASE NOTE:

  • In order to serve everyone safely, we are implementing 45 minute time slots again this year. This gives us some time to clean and sanitize tables between guests.

  • Wesselman Woods will be CLOSED on Friday, March 1, to prepare for the big event. We will only be open to the public during event hours on March 2-3 (7 AM to 1 PM) and all guests must pay event admission, whether they eat breakfast or not.

Earlier Event: March 1
CLOSED FOR EVENT
Later Event: March 4
Indiana Master Naturalist