Muskoka Maple Festival: A Sweet Celebration in Huntsville
When: Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Main Street, Downtown Huntsville
Entry: Free
April brings a delightful transformation to Huntsville, as the sweetest celebration of spring unfolds – maple season! This year, the town will come alive on April 25, 2026, with the Muskoka Maple Festival, where maple lovers can indulge in the rich flavours of this beloved syrup.
Hosted by the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce. For full details on the Muskoka Maple Festival, visit their website here.
What to Expect
The Kiwanis Sap Run is a Kids Fun Run taking place in the heart of the Muskoka Maple Festival. The Sap Run is a safe and fun event for kids that also raises money for children in need right here in Huntsville.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Where: River Mill Park
Time:
500M Distance / 9:00 a.m. Start / Kids Ages 3-7
1KM Distance / 9:15 a.m. Start / Kids Ages 8-13
Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Rotary People of Action Huntsville returns to the Muskoka Maple Festival to host the always popular Pancake Breakfast! Adult meal: $10; kid meal: $5. This year 105.5 Moose.fm will be live onsite!
Maple Marketplace
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The festival’s Maple Marketplace will feature many of the region’s syrup producers. Take the time to stop and talk to some of these passionate sugarbush owners as they share with you their history, hard work, and pride for their products
Maple Taffy on Snow
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Maple Taffy on Snow brought to you by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Muskoka
For nearly one hundred years, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been making a positive difference in the lives of our youth by developing & implementing a wide range of mentoring programs through our community based, school-based, one-to-one, and group programs.
Serving as role models, our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school, and of having respect for family, peers, and community. Each time we pair a child with a mentor or introduce a group of students to an in-school program, we start something incredible – a life-changing relationship built on friendship, trust, and empowerment.
Maple-Inspired Dining
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What would a maple festival be without delicious, maple-inspired and infused recipes?
Local restaurants, bakeries and cafés are back at the festival serving up unique maple inspired offerings, where the biggest challenge will be deciding which tasty treats to try! Discover pure maple syrup, and unique maple inspired dishes from sweet to savoury and back again.
Live Music
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy the sounds of fiddlers and live music right in the heart of the Festival!
Busker Square
Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Enjoy street performances all day long!
Interactive Activities
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Engage in a variety of activities for all ages, including games like mini golf, giant Connect 4, cornhole, ladder ball, and giant Jenga. Plus, join the drumming circle with Barry Bazza Hayward from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Visit with the Huntsville Fire Fighters, learn about fire safety and have a chance to see a fire truck up close!
Don’t miss out on this spring’s sweetest party – the Muskoka Maple Festival! See you there!
The Hunt for the Golden Maple Ticket
This year, your festival weekend could get a whole lot sweeter with the Golden Maple Ticket. For the first 350 guests who book an overnight stay in Huntsville for the festival weekend (April 24–26), a maple Welcome Kit will be waiting at check-in.
Inside the Golden Maple Ticket Welcome Kits:
- A Chance to Win Big: Four lucky kits contain a physical Golden Maple Ticket, unlocking a luxury vacation package valued at over $1,000. The grand prize includes:
- A $600 Deerhurst Resort Gift Card for an overnight stay.
- A $200 Tall Trees Muskoka Gift Card for a gourmet dining experience.
- $150 in Downtown Dollars and $50 in gas cards.
- A Maple Swag Bundle featuring local syrup from Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm, a Huntsville hat, maple lotion, and a maple candle.
- Guaranteed Prizes: Even if you don’t find a Golden Ticket, every kit is a winner! Each one includes a bottle of “Liquid Gold” syrup from Maple Bluff Farm and two Maple Treat Vouchers.
- Where to Redeem Vouchers: These vouchers can be used at local favourites to receive the following treats:
- Maple Drip Coffee at Affogato Cafe + Gelato
- Forest Maple Tea at Farmer’s Daughter
- Cinnamon Maple Twists at Henrietta’s Pine Bakery.
- Muskoka Maple Clouds (meringues with chocolate chips and Biscoff crumbs) at Muskoka Stuffed Cooking Co.
- Heritage Maple Butter Tarts at the Nutty Chocolatier
- Maple Coffee or Latte at Rusty Rake
- Salted Maple Apple Cider at Threshold
- Maple Pecan Cookie at Windmill Bakery and Bistro
How to Enter:
- Book Your Stay: Reserve a room at a participating Huntsville accommodation for the weekend of April 24–26.
- Register Online: Confirm your visit at explorehuntsville.ca/golden-maple-ticket/.
- Claim Your Kit: Pick up your Welcome Kit when you check in and see if you’ve found the Golden Ticket!
Register your stay now at explorehuntsville.ca/hunt-for-golden-maple-ticket/ , and we will see you on Main Street!
For more information visit muskokamaple.com.
