🍁 Elmira Maple Syrup Festival
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 Downtown Elmira, Ontario
Elmira Maple Syrup Festival 2026
Welcome to Elmira’s sweetest day of the year—often celebrated as the world’s largest one-day maple syrup festival. Come hungry for pancakes and maple taffy, browse vendor-filled streets, catch live entertainment, and hop on a bus to a local sugar bush for a classic maple-season experience.
✅ Festival admission: Free
🥞 Pancakes: 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
🚌 Sugar bush tours: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
✨ Highlights
- 🥞 Classic pancake breakfast with fresh maple syrup (Lions Hall)
- 🍬 Maple taffy demonstration + festival treats in the downtown core
- 🛍️ A bustling downtown market with food vendors, crafts, and local shopping
- 🎶 Live music and entertainment throughout the day (bandstand + stages)
- 🚌 Sugar bush bus tours to see real maple syrup production in action
- 👨👩👧👦 Family fun areas and community activities
📌 Key Information
📅 Date
Saturday, April 11, 2026
One-day festival (plan for a full day of maple fun).
⏰ Core Festival Hours
7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (downtown activities vary)
Entertainment, vendors, and attractions run on their own schedules.
📍 Main Area
Downtown Elmira
Elmira, ON (Township of Woolwich / Waterloo Region)
Elmira, ON (Township of Woolwich / Waterloo Region)
Festival office reference address: 24 Church St W, Elmira, ON N3B 1M5
🥞 Pancake Breakfast
Lions Hall — 40 South St W, Elmira
Served 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (or while quantities last)
Served 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (or while quantities last)
Prices: Pancakes $5 each • Sausage $2 each • Beverages $2 each • Cash/Credit/Debit
🚌 Sugar Bush Tours
Tours run 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on festival day
Costs: $6 adults (18+) • $4 kids (3–17) • Under 2 free (ticket booths in the festival area)
🚗 Getting There
🚍 Transit & Shuttles
Festival day can be busy—look for official guidance on shuttle stops, bus tour pickups, and designated drop-off points.
🅿️ Parking
Expect road closures and limited downtown parking. Arrive early and use designated lots where available.
🧭 Nearby
Elmira is in Waterloo Region, a short drive from Waterloo/Kitchener and close to St. Jacobs attractions.
💡 Tips for a Sweet Day
⏰ Go early for pancakes—lines can build quickly in the morning.
👟 Wear comfy shoes: you’ll likely be walking through the downtown core and between attractions.
💳 Bring a card (and a little cash) for food, vendors, and tours.
🍁 If you want a sugar bush tour, plan around the 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. window.
❓ FAQ
Is the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival free to attend?
Yes—general festival admission is free. Some food, tours, and special attractions have separate costs.
Where do I go for the pancake breakfast?
Pancakes are served at the Lions Hall (40 South St W, Elmira) from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., while quantities last.
How do the sugar bush tours work?
Buy a tour ticket in the festival area and take the bus out to a local sugar bush. Tours run 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on festival day.
How long should I plan to stay?
Many visitors make it a full-day trip—breakfast in the morning, vendors and entertainment mid-day, then a sugar bush tour and maple treats.
Is it family-friendly?
Yes—there are family activities and a welcoming, community vibe across the downtown core.
Disclaimer: Festival details may change. Please verify information on the official website before planning your visit.
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