A new addition to this years festival is a FlapJack Race

We are pleased to announce a new edition to this years festival, the Timbersport Chainsaw Competition

you now can view our new website for the 2010 festival. make sure to view the YouTube Videos

Saturday Only; Art show at the Townhall, Come visit the amazing work of our local artists Timbersport Chainsaw Competition. All weekend long come and enjoy the chainsaw competition as competitors will carve various pieces out of wood and compete in many different events

Bus tours-ALL DAY-Saturday and Sunday Tickets are: adult $3 / children up to 14 years $1 Frequently scheduled buses leave 10 am through to 3 pm Saturday and 11 am to 3 pm Sunday Harlaine Maple-visit the sugar bush, witness the miraculous transformation of sap into maple syrup Salem Alpacas-welcomes you to meet all of their animals and learn a little more about alpacas Lakeridge Farms-Koi Nursery- experience the Koi and learn more about the industry of fish farming

There are lots of activities going on today at the festival.
10:20 Pancake Eating Contest
11:00 Sticky Ambassador Competition
11:30 Doggie Fashion Show
12:30 Durham West 4-H Tractor Pull Demonstration
3:00 Closing Ceremonies

ALSO ongoing ALL day:
Gable Brothers Midway
Sugar Bush Tours Harlaine Maple or bus tour to Koi Farm Bus, schedule and tickets available at the school
Horse drawn wagon rides by Country Lane Belgians
Arts and Craft Show at the Public School
Open house at Victoria Manor

Due to inclement weather al street vendors have been moved in to the Sunderland Arena and all Outdoor stage activities are now upstairs in the Town Hall. All activities such as the Bed Races are still going on as scheduled Thank You the SMSF Committee

And the Bed races are ready to roll this Saturday at 12:30! The Brock Rugby club is back to defend their title against some seasoned challengers. We have the -Kawartha Junior Farmers -Durham West Junior Farmers -Brock Rugby Club -Junior Fair Ambassadors -Senior Fair Ambassadors -Sunderland Lions -The Sticky Team -4H club
Here are some pictures of last years event

Our New Promotional video produced by Hubert South of the 2008 Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival, See what we are all about, and what you have to look forward to this April 4th and 5th

Part #1 "Festival Days"


Part #2 "Harlaine Maple tour"

From 8:30 to 3:00 ustairs at the Sunderland Legion the King Edward Masonic Lodge offers the MasoniCh.I.P. Program The MasoniCh.I.P. program uses modern, police-approved techniques to create a child identification kit for the ones you love. The kit collects photos, video, voice recordings, digital fingerprints, dental impressions, saliva swabs as well as traditional statistical information (height, weight, hair and eye colour, etc.). This information is matched to work seamlessly with Ontario's law enforcement providers. By being so compatible, the critical indentifying information can be broadcast and shared more quickly than ever before to assist with the safe recovery of missing children. The MasoniCh.I.P. program is brought exclusively to families by dedicated Masons and their volunteers, free of charge along with our sentiment that "We hope you never need to use it." What's in a MasoniCh.I.P. Kit? When a child has a kit prepared, their parent or guardian will receive a printed colour data sheet with several ID card inserts, a CD-ROM storing all the digital information, and a sealed bag with the dental plate and cheek swab. All this material and information is given to the parent or guardian. No information is ever stored by the MasoniChIP program.

Sunday, April 5th 11:30 am
Main outdoors stage on River Street

Does your pooch have great fashion sense? If so, why not enter your canine friend in the Doggy Fashion Show at this year's festival. Your dog can shine like a celebrity at the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival!

This fashionable event takes place Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on the main outdoors stage. Expect to see Sunderland’s parade of diva dogs modelling designer duds or casual winter wear. Sponsored by Ruff Cuts of Sunderland, the best dressed dog in each of 2 categories will win top prize. (Categories will be announced shortly.)

Register in advance and receive a free gift bag! Pick up a Doggy Fashion Show registration form at Ruff Cuts on River Street or download the registration form from this website.

Entry Form for Doggy Fashion show drop off registration forms to Barb at Rough Cuts or click to email Barb

Saturday April 4th at Pilgrims Home Hardware

8 divisions, 4 Male and 4 Female Cost $20 per team
Possible divisions are: Junior (grade 4-6) | Intermediate (grade 7-8)
Midget (grade 9-10) | Senior (grade 11-12) | Adult

Contact Amy Clark 426-7624 or Pilgrims Home Hardware at 357-3456

Please print and complete the Online Form to Register
to view the Flyer Front | Back

Bus Tours: Saturday and Sunday After a life time of involvement in many types of alternative livestock, and 15 years of enjoying Koi as a hobby, an opportunity presented itself to expand the scope of our love of Koi into a full fledged breeding operation. We opened Lake Ridge Farm Koi Nursery & Water Gardens on August 19, 2006. We offer a full range of pond and water garden building and maintenance supplies, as well a wide and interesting selection of aquatic plants and other pond enhancements.
Our breeding program is primarily based on brood stock imported from Japan. The careful selection of quality stock is evident in the beautiful individuals we have on display, as well as in the stock we have for sale. We are very pleased and proud to offer tours of our Koi and water garden facility and the opportunity to view and interact with our other unique livestock as well.

CLICK to Visit thier Website
info@koinursery.com
Laura & Kevin Engelsman,
S1985 Durham Rd 13, RR#4 Sunderland,
Ontario, CANADA, L0C 1H0
P: 705-357-3500 ~ F:705-357-2916

Sunday, April 5th 10:00am
In front of the Sunderland Legion
Eat as many pancakes as you can within 10 minutes. Challange your friends and earn some serious bragging rights. Win some prizes. Coaches are welcome.
Open to all ages

* there is a 5 dollar entry fee *
If you would like to enter, then e-mail me at L_Clark07@hotmail.com. or if you happen to pass by Sunderland Pizza, you can sign up there by leaving your 5 dollars with your full name attached - or, if you sign up online, drop off your entry form and 5 dollars there.
* ALL Compeditors must be signed up the day before the contest. No Exceptons *

Facebook Page on the Pancake Eating contest
Join our Facebook Pancake Eating Page
*Joining group does not mean you have been entered into contest.*

Click for the Online Application

Foo is a likable creature from the fictitious island of Tubegosh, who interacts with children of all ages when they are invited to ”feed the Foo”.
Foo’s professional ”handler” is present, assisting in the feeding procedure and providing snacks Foo likes to eat. A bottle is on hand for those who prefer to give Foo a drink. Watch out: the Foo likes to escape from time to time! Foo can also be let out of the pen and taken around the site by the handler.
”Feed the Foo” was a recent hit at Toronto’s Buskerfest last summer, and is the featured act at the Maple Festival in Sunderland, Ontario on April 4 at 11am, 12:30 and 2pm. Come on down and ”Feed the Foo”! For Utube footage, enter ”Feed the Foo” and witness this extraordinary creature in action! See you at the festival!