Sugarbush Festival 2023 (3/25)


Sugarbush Festival 2023 (3/25)
Date/Time
Registration Begins
1/25/2023
Last Day To Register
3/23/2023 5:00 PM
Location
1715 Hillburn Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504, US
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ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION IS OPTIONAL, BUT IS RECOMMENDED TO AVOID THE LINE! PROGRAM IS FOR ALL AGES! 

Join us for our 53rd year of celebrating the sweet arrival of Spring! Learn the maple sugaring process through Sugarbush demonstrations & techniques including a taste test in our Sugarhouse. Activities include wildlife encounters, petting zoo animals, maple cotton candy, games/crafts, and more.

Mon Cheri Creperie and Lazy Dazy Coffee Camper will be on-site selling concessions. Beaver Xing will be playing music throughout the event and the Blandford School 6th graders will be performing songs and a puppet show! 

Check-in and walk-in registration will be located in front of the Visitor Center. There will be no other activities at the Blandford Nature Center Farm.

Wildlife Shows will occur at 11am, 12pm, and 1pm in the auditorium.

 

Pricing:

$7 Adult/Child Members
$10 Adult/Child Non-Members
2 and under - Free (registration still required if pre-registering)

 

This program is intended for all ages including families and children.

Online pre-registration closes on Wednesday, March 22nd at 5pm. Walk-ins are welcome, and pre-registration is not required. Any questions regarding the Sugarbush Festival can be directed to our Farm Program Specialist, Sarah Bass, at bass@blandfordnaturecenter.org or our Community Programs Coordinator, Camilla Voelker, at camilla@blandfordnaturecenter.org

Please Note: This program will take place indoors and outdoors. In the event of severe weather, the program will be canceled and participants will be notified of their refund options.

 

COVID-19 Information: As of January 1, 2023, face coverings are not required while participating in programs indoors or outdoors at Blandford. Blandford continues to monitor local COVID rates and reserves the right to reinstate masking requirements for staff, general visitors, and program participants of all ages, regardless of vaccination status, if community health concerns arise. Blandford will notify program participants if this policy changes before a scheduled program takes place. Participants should not attend a program if they show any signs of infectious illness, including cough, fever, headache, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea.

 
Cost
$7.00 per Adult - Member
$10.00 per Adult - Non-Member
$7.00 per Child - Member
$10.00 per Child - Non-Member
Cancellation Policy
Notice must be received at least 7 business days before the scheduled program to receive a 75% refund. There will be no refunds issued after that time. Due to processing fees, full refunds are not available. All Community Programs will be held unless there is severe weather. Please come prepared for the elements. All Community Programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.

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