Welcome to the Shires Maple Festival Website!
The
Shires Maple Festival 2010 - INFO COMING SOON
A special,
two-day celebration of the bounty of our
Vermont countryside
Located at Colgate Park, 1545 West Road,
Bennington VT 05201
Colgate Park presents The Shires Maple Festival: a celebration of not only the magic of maple but also of regional farming, fresh local produce, specialty foods, and fine, hand-crafted products.
Farmers’ Market · Specialty Vendors · Pancake Breakfast Saturday & Sunday
Food Court with a variety of prepared dishes · Live Music & Entertainment
Workshops & Maple Processing Demonstrations · Children’s Activities & Wagon Ride
There will be opportunities to observe and learn about different aspects of maple sugaring and production. The trade show exhibitors will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday. An extensive farmers’ market with an array of bounty from mid-summer’s harvest emphasizing organically grown produce will be on display. Artisan cheese makers, bread makers, and specialty product makers will be present with items to sample and purchase and some other surprises. The Shires Maple Festival will have its own bar with a signature Maple Beverage and fabulous food will be in abundance!
For more information, please contact Colgate Park at 802.447.3900, by e-mail to colgatepark@verizon.net or visit our web site at www.colgatepark.com