Maple Mania Returns To Huron, March 21 to 23
by Bob Montgomery
The County of Huron’s Economic Development Department, in partnership with local maple syrup producers and the hospitality sector, is hosting Maple Mania again this year from March 21 to 23.
Maple Mania celebrates local food, Huron County’s agricultural producers, and those who use spring’s sweet syrup in their menus and tasty treats.
On March 22, between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., maple and nature lovers can visit local area sugar bushes for lots of sweet fun and FREE family-friendly activities. Sugar shacks will be open to the public at the following locations:
Bayfield Maple – maple taffy making and interactive children’s programming
Blyth Creek Maple Farm – FREE maple milkshakes for all visitors and tours
Coastal Coffee – Live music and maple syrup making
Freedom Syrup – FREE sweet treats for all guests and maple syrup making
Robinson's Maple Products – Free cookie decorating and maple syrup making
Between March 21 and 23, 11 Huron County restaurants will offer maple-inspired culinary experiences by providing unique dishes featuring spring’s natural sweetener.
Participating restaurants include:
1851 Bayfield Landing, Bayfield
Benmiller Inn & Spa, Benmiller
Blyth Inn, Blyth
The Boot, Seaforth
Cowbell Brewing Co., Blyth
Eddington’s of Exeter
Olio Too, Bayfield
Part II Bistro, Goderich
River Run Restaurant, Goderich
West Street Willy’s Eatery, Goderich
The White Squirrel Golf Club & Restaurant, St. Joseph
Local cafés and bakeries will also offer sweet treats featuring locally sourced maple syrup. Participating locations across Huron County include:
Cravings, Goderich
Havasu Coffee, Zurich
Hive of Bayfield
Sweets N’ Treats in Blyth and Wingham
The Pink Flamingo Bakery & Boutique, Bayfield
The Den Juice Co., Goderich
The Tart Shack, Belgrave
On March 23, maple lovers will enjoy a pancake brunch hosted by Bad Apple Brewing Company in partnership with Bayfield Maple, Farm Little, Bayfield, and Cedar Villa Farms. For full details and information on participating partners, visit ontarioswestcoast.ca/maple-mania, or for up-to-the-minute details, follow @ontarioswestcoast on Facebook or Instagram.
