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Saturday, March 22, 2014

Maple Sugar Festival 2014

 March 31st to April 6th 


Family Events @ Parc Richelieu, 300 avenue des Peres Blancs, Ottawa, ON

Friday, April 4th
Area schools make the most of the maple sugar season! On the menu: programming designed for children.
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Maple Sugar Weekend
Guided tours of the Museopark and the Sugar Shack, tasting maple taffy, different artists, farm animals, sled dogs, reptiles, inflatable structures, public entertainers, face painters and sleigh rides!


Saturday, April 5th
Pancake breakfast and greatest eater contest
Public figures will be taking part in the pancake contest during our traditional Maple Sugar Festival breakfast.
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $6.00 ($4.00 per child under 10)
Luv2Groove
The Luv2Groove dance company invites children of all ages to move and groove. Smiles guaranteed!
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Free!
Stef Paquette
Stef Paquette is a singer-songwriter and actor who no longer needs any introduction. Don’t miss this event!
11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Free!
Stories by Archie Martin
Archie Martin will entertain you with stories from a First Nations perspective.
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Free!
Heritage Hands Ottawa Drum Club
This group of percussionists will have you moving to their rhythms both literally and figuratively!
12:30 to 1:00 p.m.
Free!
Lumberjack contest
A classic event of the Festival; sugar as well as testosterone!
1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Free!
Sunday, April 6th
Maple Sugar Festival Brunch
A brunch people will enjoy: maple products served in a festive environment!
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.00 ($5.00 per child under 10)
Ligue du bonheur
This group offers a beautiful mix of traditional music, folk dancing and stories.
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Free!
Heritage Hands Ottawa Drum Club
This group of percussionists will have you moving to their rhythms both literally and figuratively!
11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Free!
Créations In Vivo
Children will be fascinated by these circus workshops. Truly impressive demonstrations!
11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Free!
Pandaléon
This band opens up a whole new world of music; be part of the adventure!
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Free!
Strength demonstration
Strong man Yves Drouin and his associates will amaze you with their Louis-Cyr-type strength!
1:15 to 2:15 p.m.
Free!

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