Muskoka Maple Festival: Celebrate Spring in Downtown Huntsville
The Muskoka Maple Festival transforms downtown Huntsville into a celebration of Canada's liquid gold. This free street festival features over 50 vendors, five local maple producers, live music, street performers, and maple-inspired dishes around every corner.
Sample taffy pulled fresh onto snow, try maple-glazed lobster from the festival's famous food trucks, and browse artisan crafts along Main Street. With a pancake breakfast, drumming circles, the Circus Lumberjack, and performances running all day, there's no shortage of entertainment. Leave the 2.5-hour drive to us and arrive ready to eat your way through spring's sweetest party.
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What is the Muskoka Maple Festival?
This free, family-friendly street festival celebrates the end of maple tapping season in Muskoka. Downtown Huntsville's Main Street becomes a pedestrian zone filled with local maple producers, artisan vendors, food trucks, live music, buskers, and interactive activities. Expect entertainment like Tim Burr the Circus Lumberjack, stilt walkers, drumming circles, and performances throughout the day.
What type of bus is this?
This is a full-size coach bus with all the comforts you'd expect: reclining seats, climate control, onboard washroom, and plenty of legroom. Sit back, relax, and let someone else handle the highway.
Is admission free?
Yes, entry to the festival is completely free.
What kind of food will be available?
This is a food-lover's dream. Local restaurants, bakeries, and cafés serve maple-inspired dishes ranging from sweet to savoury. Look for maple eclairs, maple shortbread, maple-infused beverages, and even a lobster truck that marinates its lobster in maple syrup. Don't miss the Rotary Pancake Breakfast (9 am–12 pm) for fluffy pancakes drenched in fresh local syrup, and Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm's famous taffy on snow.
What else is there to do besides eat?
Plenty. Wander the Maple Marketplace with 50+ vendors including local artisans and five maple producers. Catch live music from local acts, watch wood carving demonstrations, join the drumming circle, or challenge yourself in the Game Zone. Street performers and buskers keep the energy going all day.
Can I explore downtown Huntsville beyond the festival?
Absolutely. Downtown Huntsville is a walkable stretch of independent shops, galleries, and cafés. Pop into The Nutty Chocolatier for handmade Belgian chocolates, browse Canadian books at Cedar Canoe Books, or discover local art at Artisans of Muskoka. The Group of Seven Outdoor Gallery features over 30 murals throughout town reproducing famous Canadian paintings.
What should I wear?
Late April in Muskoka can be unpredictable. Dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes since you'll be strolling Main Street all day. The festival is outdoors, so bring a light jacket in case of cool spring weather.
Will I have time to see everything?
With the festival running 9 am to 5 pm, you'll have ample time to sample multiple food vendors, watch performances, shop the marketplace, and explore downtown Huntsville. Come hungry.
How far is Huntsville from Toronto?
Huntsville is approximately 215 km north of Toronto, about a 2.5-hour drive. But why battle Highway 11 traffic when you can relax on the bus and arrive refreshed and ready to indulge?
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