See what it all boils down to at the 47th annual Maple Sugarbush Festival

Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2025

Find out more about our sponsors online: Window World • Methodist Temple UMC • Edward Jones  • Romain Subaru • Prairie Farms • Green River Kiwanis Club • Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation • Joe Brewski Coffee • Schnucks • Torian Insurance • BFW | Marcum Engineering & Testing, Inc. •  Vanderburgh Community Foundation •  Ancient Roots Native Nursery

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, February 28, 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.

See what it all boils down to at the 47th annual Maple Sugarbush Festival

Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 2025

Find out more about our sponsors online: Window World • Methodist Temple UMC • Edward Jones  • Romain Subaru • Prairie Farms • Green River Kiwanis Club • Thomas A & Sharon K Ruder Foundation • Joe Brewski Coffee • Schnucks • Torian Insurance • BFW | Marcum Engineering & Testing, Inc. •  Vanderburgh Community Foundation •  Ancient Roots Native Nursery

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, February 28, 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.

Find out what's cooking in the Maple Sugar Shack and indulge in an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast including sausage, orange juice, and coffee. There will be guided hikes into our very own sugarbush, fun and educational activities for kids, and animal encounters. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing work of Wesselman Woods.

Sponsored by Window World and Farmer Scott Ozete Robinson & Schmitt

Donations from Joe Brewski Coffee and Prairie Farms

Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes with real, Indiana maple syrup. Breakfast also includes 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).

Adults (Ages 13+) $12 • Children (Ages 3-12) $8 • Under 3 gets in free

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TIMEFRAMES

7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, noon

Get your tickets early to reserve your preferred time!*

We're working hard to make our event sustainable with biodegradable/compostable plates, cutlery and cups. We're offering a green incentive again this year: Bring your own reusable cup, plate or fork and GET A FREE DAY PASS to Wesselman Woods and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape!

Members receive a $1 discount on each ticket! Check your inbox for the early bird link and promo code or email us.

* PLEASE NOTE:

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

• Masks are recommended inside the Nature Center but not required at this time.

• Wesselman Woods will be CLOSED on Friday (March 3) to prepare for the big event. We we only be open during event hours on March 4-5 (7 AM to 1 PM) and all guests must pay event admission, whether they eat breakfast or not. 

Additional questions? Contact Kristina Arwood, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at 812-479-0771 or via email.

Find out what's cooking in the Maple Sugar Shack and indulge in an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast including sausage, orange juice, and coffee. There will be guided hikes into our very own sugarbush, fun and educational activities for kids, and animal encounters. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing work of Wesselman Woods.

Sponsored by Window World and Farmer Scott Ozete Robinson & Schmitt

Donations from Joe Brewski Coffee and Prairie Farms

Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes with real, Indiana maple syrup. Breakfast also includes 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).

Adults (Ages 13+) $12 • Children (Ages 3-12) $8 • Under 3 gets in free

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TIMEFRAMES

7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, noon

Get your tickets early to reserve your preferred time!*

We're working hard to make our event sustainable with biodegradable/compostable plates, cutlery and cups. We're offering a green incentive again this year: Bring your own reusable cup, plate or fork and GET A FREE DAY PASS to Wesselman Woods and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape!

Members receive a $1 discount on each ticket! Check your inbox for the early bird link and promo code or email us.

* PLEASE NOTE:

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

• Masks are recommended inside the Nature Center but not required at this time.

• Wesselman Woods will be CLOSED on Friday (March 3) to prepare for the big event. We we only be open during event hours on March 4-5 (7 AM to 1 PM) and all guests must pay event admission, whether they eat breakfast or not. 

Additional questions? Contact Kristina Arwood, Director of Marketing and Community Engagement at 812-479-0771 or via email.

Find out what's cooking in the Maple Sugar Shack and indulge in an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast including sausage, orange juice, and coffee. There will be guided hikes into our very own sugarbush, fun and educational activities for kids, and animal encounters. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing work of Wesselman Woods.

We're working hard to make our event sustainable with biodegradable/compostable plates, cutlery and cups. We're also offering 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!

Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes with real, Indiana maple syrup. Breakfast also includes one sausage link and your choice of coffee, orange juice, chocolate milk, or white milk!  Extra sausage links can be purchased on the day of the event.

In order to serve everyone safely, we are implementing 45 minute time slots for eating. This gives us enough time to clean and sanitize tables between guests.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TIMEFRAMES

Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6

7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM (noon)

Get your tickets early to reserve your preferred time slot!

Remember: Masks are REQUIRED while in the Nature Center when you are not eating. We will be practicing social distancing both inside and outdoors. Masks are strongly recommended but not required outside of the Nature Center.

Find out what's cooking in the Maple Sugar Shack and indulge in an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast including sausage, orange juice, and coffee. There will be guided hikes into our very own sugarbush, fun and educational activities for kids, and animal encounters. All proceeds will benefit the ongoing work of Wesselman Woods.

We're working hard to make our event sustainable with biodegradable/compostable plates, cutlery and cups. We're also offering 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!

Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes with real, Indiana maple syrup. Breakfast also includes one sausage link and your choice of coffee, orange juice, chocolate milk, or white milk!  Extra sausage links can be purchased on the day of the event.

In order to serve everyone safely, we are implementing 45 minute time slots for eating. This gives us enough time to clean and sanitize tables between guests.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST TIMEFRAMES

Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6

7 AM, 8 AM, 9 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM (noon)

Get your tickets early to reserve your preferred time slot!

Remember: Masks are REQUIRED while in the Nature Center when you are not eating. We will be practicing social distancing both inside and outdoors. Masks are strongly recommended but not required outside of the Nature Center.