Ever wonder how maple syrup goes from inside a maple tree to your pancakes and waffles?
Join us at the Friends of MacKenzie Maple Fest at the MacKenzie Center, W7303 County Rd CS & Q, Poynette, WI 53955, to learn about the past and present of maple sugaring practices. This sweet event will offer all things maple syrup, including various drop-in activities, guided tours of our sugarbush, demonstrations on how to tap a tree and interpretive talks about the historical methods and cultural importance of maple sugaring in Wisconsin. Ice cream topped with pure maple syrup for sale, gift shop, concessions and local Wisconsin maple syrup will be available. Horsedrawn wagon rides from 10 am – 2 pm. Quilt and 50/50 raffle drawing at noon. Maple scavenger hunt for kids and their families. T
his event is free and open to the public, and you do not need a state park sticker to attend. No dogs, please (service animals welcomed). (608)635-8112, friendsofmackenzie.org or dnr.wi.gov search MacKenzie, Facebook:
Friends of MacKenzie Education Center Note: Pancake breakfast, 8 am – noon at the lodge; tickets $10 (ages 13+), $5 (5-12), FREE for kids under 5. CASH only. Sponsored by The Friends of MacKenzie and Lake Wisconsin Lions Club
Saturday Apr 4, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
April 4, 2026/9 am - 2 pm
MacKenzie Center W7303 County Rd CS & Q Poynette, WI 53955
Activities free, cost for pancake breakfast and concessions
Friends of MacKenzie
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