March

Mansfield Village Maple Syrup Festivities	March 7 & 8, 2009 Mansfield, Indiana Located in the Mansfield Village in Parke County, IN, enjoy maple syrup and pancakes, maple products, demonstrations, unique shops, festival food, arts & crafts and entertainment. Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. For more info contact Pat McCarter at 765-653-4026 or visit www.mansfieldvillage.com
National Maple Syrup Festival	March 7 & 8 and 14 & 15, 2009 Medora, Indiana www.nationalmaplesyrupfestival.com Enjoy fun-filled events for the whole family! Tour our working Sugar Bush, watch sap turn into syrup, visit Ole McMaple’s petting zoo, craft and trade demonstrations, live music, children’s play area, great food and beverages. Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Admission $8.00; 2-day pass $12.00; 4-day pass $20.00; children 15 & younger $4.00 daily Contact info: Sabrina Burton; info@nationalmaplesyrupfestival.com; 812.966.2168
Parke County Maple Syrup Fair	February 23 & 24, 2008 March 1 & 2, 2008 Rockville, Indiana Parke County Maple Syrup Fair is held annually the last weekend in February and the first weekend in March. Parke County showcases maple syrup producers of the county and their camps, primitive to modern. Maple syrup with pancakes and sausage is served at the Parke County Fairgrounds north of Rockville. Maple syrup producers, crafters and the Covered Bridge Art Association are located here as well. Visit our maple camps, historic mills, Billie Creek Village and covered bridges. Contact info: Parke County Incorporated; 765.569.5226; pci@ticz.com
4th Annual Fiber Fest and Spin-In	March 6 - 8, 2008 Portland, Indiana Experience a three-day festival for all fiber crafters that includes classes, entertainment, demonstrations and vendors. Call for information on Friday’s educational day. Hours vary; no admission. CONTACT INFO: Gyneth Augsburger; jcvcb@jayco.net; 260.726.3366 or 877.726.4481 or visit www.visitjaycounty.com