Looking for a delicious adventure that will impress the entire family while adding a healthy dose of sweetness to your day? There’s one fantastic festival on its way to Michigan that is so worth a journey from the Motor City. Mark your calendars, round up a few loved ones, and get ready for a sweet escape when you check out this maple syrup extravaganza near Detroit.
The 2020 For-Mar Maple Syrup Festival will take place on Saturday, March 21st.
As its name suggests, this fun event is hosted by the For-Mar Nature Preserve, which sits at 2142 N Genesee Road in Burton and can be reached in 90 minutes from Detroit.
Trust us when we say that this delicious fest is well worth venturing to. For 50 years now, For-Mar has given visitors insight into the fascinating maple syrup cultivation process.
This year’s event kicks off at 10 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m., with all sorts of unique activities throughout the day. Admission to the festival is just $8 per person.
When you register at this link, you can sign up to enjoy a pancake-flipping demonstration by a Guinness Record-holding pancake flipper. Does it get much more fun?
Attendees will also learn about the ins and outs of tapping maple trees while being immersed in the fascinating history of this rich natural resource from Michigan.
There’s even a short guided nature hike to transport you between the festival’s two demonstration areas. Talk about a wonderful and original way to spend the day.
When you’re searching for the sweetest gathering near Detroit, be sure to check out the For-Mar Maple Syrup Festival. You’re in for a delicious family adventure.
For additional information about this and other events held at For-Mar Nature Preserve, click here. Have you checked out the Maple Syrup Festival or other maple syrup events at For-Mar during previous years? Share your experiences with us in the comment section below!
