Maple in the County highlights Prince Edward County’s sugar bush and maple syrup production – but don’t miss all the great food, music, shopping, dancing, fine dining, and family activities. The 10th annual celebration is set for March 26-27, 2011.

Schedules of Events click here

Participating locations click here.
Where to buy delightful maple products click here
Plan your trip (bed and breakfasts, inns, vacation rentals and other things to do over the weekend) click here

View Maple in the County in a larger interactive map

View Maple in the County in a larger map

The Picton BIA will hold its Maple Madness Celebration downtown Picton on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The main events will take place on Elizabeth Street where an urban-like celebration will consist of family fun activities such as a Rock Climbing Wall, face painting, fiddle entertainment, magic show, s’mores over an open fire. Also new this year is a Spring Craft Market to be held above Books & Company on Main Street, Picton featuring locally-made items including beauty products, clothing and food. For downtown Picton’s Maple Madness Events, visit www.experiencepicton.com
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Maple Mania Facebook Contest!

Test your maple knowledge and win a prize!
Each week day from March 1st until the Maple in the County weekend (March 26-27th) Taste The County will be uploading a photo of an obscure object used in the production of maple syrup on Taste the County’s Facebook page!

Submit your guesses on what the object is used for and get a chance to win a gift certificate from a Maple participant. Don’t worry if you don’t know the right answer, all of the most creative answers and all of the correct answers submitted will be eligible for the draw.

Each week a different winner will be chosen. Good luck and may the sweetest tooth win!

CLICK HERE FOR A SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!