Northeast Ohio Outdoors

Malaba Farm Maple Family Festival Weekends March 6th-14th

By Lou Yuhasz on February 6th, 2010

LUCAS, OH- Discover the history of maple syrup making in Ohio at Malabar Farm State Park during the first two weekends in March (March 6-7 and March 13-14) from noon to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the 33^rd Annual Maple Syrup Family Festival is free and features sugaring demonstrations, historic tours, horse-drawn rides and sweet maple treats.

Learn how maple sap is transformed into maple syrup. A self-guided tour of the sugar camp and sugarhouse will reveal the evolution of sugaring to visitors. Ohio State Parks staff will lead demonstrations and offer free samples of maple syrup.

Peek inside the summer bell house, behind the nearby Pugh Log Cabin, and transport yourself back in time. Presented by the Richland County Museum, the summer bell house is now set up as a pioneer cabin, where kids and adults can take part in daily pioneer chores like washing clothes, making candles, cooking and tending to the fire. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the horse-drawn wagon rides to the sugar camp provided by the Central Ohio Draft Horse Association.

Pure Ohio maple syrup, homemade maple walnut fudge and maple cotton candy as well as other maple products will be on sale in the Malabar Farm gift shop throughout the season.

Live musical entertainment will be provided along with light refreshments and snacks during the festival in the Pugh Log Cabin. Additionally, Bromfield’s historical 32-room mansion at Malabar will be open for self-guided tours. Tickets may be purchased at the Visitor’s Center gift shop.

Located near the state park, the Malabar Farm Restaurant will offer lunch and dinner specials featuring Malabar Farm products and maple foods during both weekends—kids menu available. For reservations, call (419) 938-5205.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com

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