Maple Sugar Festival @ Stamford Nature Center: Teen Chefs Compete, Tree Tapping, Food, & Fun

FIRST COUNTY BANK presents MAPLE SUGAR FESTIVAL WEEKEND SATURDAY, MARCH 7 & SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2015 11 AM to 3 PM.

Celebrate the sweetness of the maple sugaring season as this annual family favorite returns to the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Visit the little red sugarhouse on Heckscher Farm and see firsthand how sap is turned into maple syrup. Witness how trees are tapped, see how sap is collected, make a maple-themed craft, go on a scavenger hunt, have your face painted, and sing and dance to live music with Jay and Ray. Additionally, Heckscher WILD!, a new, interactive live exotic animal exhibit on Heckscher Farm, will celebrate its grand opening.

On Saturday, watch teen chefs create delicious dishes using SM&NC maple syrup and vote for your favorite in the First County Bank Teen Chefs Challenge from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

On Sunday, enjoy the popular pancake brunch from 11 am to 2 pm. Don’t forget to purchase a pint of fresh maple syrup, made from the trees at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center.

DAILY ADMISSION FEES:

Members: $5 per person | Non-Members: $10 per person

Director’s Circle & Family Plus Members and all children 3 & under: FREE

Pancake Brunch (SUNDAY only, 11 am – 2 pm) Additional $6 fee per person

Save time by purchasing your festival admission and pancake brunch tickets in advance!

Visit stamfordmuseum.org.