Come out and tap into Spring! Enjoy demonstrations, activities… and of course pancakes and real maple syrup! Lots of family-fun activities around town to take part in.
Join us as we celebrate the 60th Elmira Maple Syrup Festival!
There will be lots to do when you visit Elmira this Spring! Stay up-to-date with all of the activities by following our Facebook and Instagram pages.
If you are looking to lend a hand and be a part of the festival this year – we can use your help! Fill in the Volunteer Application Form or send an email to our Volunteer Coordinator and we will be in touch with you to see where you would best fit in.
The 60th Edition Collector Truck is SOLD OUT!
Visit our online Shop by clicking the button below to see the other collector vehicles that are still available from past years.
Supporting Community
Since its inception, the Festival has given over $1.7 million to the community, to both charitable and not-for-profit organizations within Elmira and the Waterloo Region.
The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival committee would like to thank the community for its continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone at the festival in 2024 as we celebrate the 60th Anniversary on Saturday, April 6th.
Toy Show Vendors
We are excited to bring you 2 days of fun at the Toy Show and Sale in 2024. Starting at 7 – 9 pm on Friday, April 5th as well as 8:30 am – 4 pm on Saturday, April 6th. Make sure to stop by at our NEW LOCATION (Elmira District Secondary School).
If you are looking to be a vendor at our Toy Show, please click on the link below for more information and to find our downloadable PDF application form.
Sponsorship
The Elmira Maple Syrup Festival could not happen each year without the tremendous support of our sponsors.
The festival committee extends its sincere thanks for your ongoing support! For a complete list of our sponsors, click the button below to go to the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival sponsors page. You can support our communities by shopping and supporting local.
Maple Syrup Producer of the Year
Snyder Acres won the 2023 maple syrup contest and is awarded the title “Producer of the Year”. Find their syrup on our freshly made pancakes at the 60th Anniversary Festival on Saturday, April 6th 2024. You can also purchase their maple syrup at the Festival Headquarters booth on Arthur Street in the downtown mall.
Snyder Acres is a 5th generation family-run farm who prides themselves on their honest farm custom work and their delicious maple syrup.
Maple syrup has been in the Snyder family for generations. Graham Snyder said that he tapped trees with his father before he expanded and got his own evaporator. He now works alongside his wife Sherry and their son Cody, who grew up producing maple syrup with his dad.
Maple Tap Farm won the 2024 maple syrup contest and was awarded the title “Producer of the Year”. You will find their syrup on our freshly made pancakes at the 2025 festival!
Maple Tap Farm started in 1969 with Wally Sallans, who at the age of 13 started making maple syrup with his grandfather. He started with a few pails and continued adding to the operation gradually over the years, growing it to almost 4000 taps, at the time of his passing last year.
The Maple Syrup tradition is continued on by Wally’s son, Andrew and daughter in law, Jennifer.
Thank You Doug McLean for 35 Years with the EMSF
Doug McLean has been on the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival committee for 35 years. He served two terms as chair and ran the Toy Show for many years.
On December 17th, 2023, Doug passed away. He was a valuable member of our community and will be missed. Read the article in the Waterloo Region Record or view the PDF version.
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