Excellent enjoyable events are listed here.
Clean Up your Act and enter the BATH TUB RACES
Center of town at High Noon!!!The Junior Farmers' have decided this year to have bath tub races so Clean up your Act and join in the fun!!!. Make that bath tub real pretty, dress up with a wild imagination and win BEST DRESSED! Call Michael Harder at 705 357 3475 to find out how your team can enter and win fabulous prizes in this Saturday crowd pleaser!
MIDWAY IN THE SPRING
This year we are making sure the whole family has lots of fun. It is such a great idea to go on a Midway in the spring. Friday Night brings lots of lights and action. Visit Gable Brothers Midway on the parking lot of Sunderland Arena, Open Friday Night 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Kids - $1 per ride Adults - $2 per ride and both Saturday and Sunday during the Festival.
FINE ART SHOW
Family and friends appreciate unique handcrafted gifts, and there will be lots of choice at the 2012 Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival Art & Craft Show on March 31 and April 1, 2012. Please contact Lianne Megarry at lmegarry@darkhorsestudio.ca for more info.
OUTBACK CLOGGERS
Every year the Outback Cloggers come to our festival and completely floor the crowd! The talent of these local all-ages cloggers and their unique dances make our outdoor stage come alive. They always perform twice so you are sure to see their amazing performance.
PANCAKE EATING CONTEST
Click for the Entry FormBe a part of our Annual Pancake Eating Contest. Watch Mr. Sticky and other famous community members smash down tons of Yummy Pancakes! For only $5.00, adult or juniors can have a chance to win some really awesome prizes.
STUFF YOUR FACE!
If you want to have a delicious breakfast any time of day...come to the Sunderland Legion Hall between 8:30 - 3:00 Saturday and Sunday. Saturday enjoy delicious pancakes made by the local King Edward Masonic Lodge members. Sunday the Sunderland Legion members are our chefs. Two great causes helping another great cause
"Harlaine Maple" tours
"Harlaine Maple" welcomes guests to their sugar bush to witness the miraculous transformation of sap into maple syrup. Tickets are available at the Sunderland Public School where the craft show is held. Tickets are: adult $3 / children up to 14 years $1. Frequently scheduled buses leave 10 am through to 3 pm Saturday and 11am through to 3 pm Sunday.
ARTIFACTS AND FAMILY HISTORIES
Come to the Sunderland Museum and see our new exhibits about the heritage of Brock Township. You can view old maps and records dating back to 1818 and, spending just a few minutes, you can read about local families and where they have lived within our community. Our building is fully accessible for everyone during the Maple Syrup Festival. Phone 905-985-3723 for further info. Admission is by Donation. Optional Annual Memberships $10.
ARTS AND CRAFTS
There will be over 30 vendors at the Sunderland Public School venue offering a potpourri of treasures, including: painted glass jewellery knitted items hand sewn items wrought iron art ice-cream mixes chocolates & candy home baked goods ceramics pottery woodworking embroidery painted totem poles & masks unique clothing metal wall art fine art prints Admission to the craft show is free of charge.
Take the bus tour to SALEM ALPACAS
Hop on the bus and visit Salem Alpacas where you may even experience an Alpaca kiss. Visit over 30 huacaya alpacas as well as wander through the store and view the wide range of warm, cozy items for sale. Tickets are available at the Sunderland Public School where the craft show is held. Tickets are: adult $3 - children up to 14 years $1. Frequently scheduled buses leave 10 am through to 3 pm Saturday and 11am through to 3 pm Sunday. For more information about the Alpacas please call 705-786-2023Click to visit their website www.salemalpacas.com