Maple Syrup Time
Location
Deep River County Park
9410 Old Lincoln Highway
Hobart, IL 46342
Description
Learn how trees are tapped and sap is collected, visit the sugar shack where the sap from the tree is boiled, evaporating the water and leaving sweet syrup, talk to colorful Voyageur-era volunteers as they make maple sugar over an open fire, see the miller grind corn into cornmeal, watch the video “Maple Sugar Farmer” and stop by the General Store to purchase pure maple syrup, maple sugar candy, and maple souvenirs, as well as Amish-made apple butter, preserves, maple tea and more.
Event Cost: Free
Event times: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Additional Information
Neighborhood: South Suburbs