About the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival

Each and every year of the festival is a year you will want to attend. The festival is fun for visitors of all ages. So, what can you expect to see and do here?

To start off the day, you can drive into the town of Elmira and then enjoy one of the wagon rides to the mall area from our various parking lots. Or you can take the scenic train to come in to Elmira. Then make sure to eat your fill of pancakes and sausages with the famous maple syrup on top. You can try other types of food too, including many other ways of enjoying maple syrup. You’ll be amazed at all the options there are. To see a full list of all events and attractions, see our festival guide.

Visit our Family Fun Area and enjoy interactive farm displays, pony rides, and the Kiddies Fun Trak Area. There will be lots to explore for the whole family! You’ll find the Family Fun Area in the parking lots behind the Kitchen Kuttings Store and in and around the downtown horse barn. The Family Fun Area runs from 9 am – 3pm.

If you make your way to the Woolwich Memorial Complex you can watch our Pancake Flipping Contest that runs from 10 am – 12 pm. This is an event that is sure to show off some unique pancake-flipping skills and is sure to provide some laughs! There will be various musical entertainers on the stage to enjoy so make sure to check out the entertainment schedule. Several food trucks will also be here serving up some tasty meals and snacks.

Meet Amber & Flapjack– The Sweetest Duo in Town!

Amber and Flapjack are the official mascots of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival, bringing fun, energy, and plenty of syrupy sweetness to the celebration!

Amber dashes through the festival grounds to spread joy and excitement. She knows all the best spots to find tasty maple treats.

Flapjack has a big heart and an even bigger appetite for syrupy treats, he’s always ready for a hug and a high-five!

Together, Amber & Flapjack bring the joy of the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival to life – welcoming guests, posing for photos, and making sure everyone enjoys the sweetest day of the year!

Make sure you take in the trip to visit a local farm for the sugar bush tours. There is so much to see and do at the festival!

The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival features three primary vendor areas: the Outdoor Vendor Mall, which has well over 100 vendors and is one of the most popular attractions; the Craft, Toy and Collectible Show, which features vendors focused on crafts, toys and related collections; and the Woolwich Memorial Complex where you will find various Entertainment attractions as well as several other service vendors and food trucks.

There truly is something for everyone and we can’t wait to have you join us at the festival!