- May 3, 2025
Join us in DOWNTOWN PARRY SOUND for our
Second Annual Maple Syrup Festival May 3, 2025
Click here for our digital booklet
** Download the Driftscape App in your favorite app store to join in the fun at multiple “check in points” through out the event. Each “check in” is 1 point and 1 entry into the draw for your chance to win $50 in Downtown Dollars.
** This is also where you’ll vote for your favorite Talent + Seguin Sam & Seguin Sarah.
Pancake Breakfast: 9am – 11am
Start your day with the 295 MacPherson Air Cadet Squadron for a delicious pancake breakfast featuring real maple syrup from Hubbert’s Maple. Enjoy live music and a cozy atmosphere.
Downtown Sidewalk sales: 10am – 3pm
Join your favourite Downtown Shops on the street. Check out what’s new and score some amazing deals.
Seguin Sam & Seguin Sarah Costume Competition: starting at 10:30am Download Driftscape in you favorite app store and join us in the upper part of the James Street parking lot to vote on your favorite Seguin Sam, Seguin Sarah costume and new kids Seguin Sam & Seguin Sarah category. Adult winners will receive Downtown Dollars and we’ve got gift certificates to The Zone for the kid costume winners. Pre registration is recommended by April 15th to include you in the app – email downtown@psdba.ca with your name and phone number along with if you are entering as a Seguin Sam or Sarah and as an adult or kid.
Maple Syrup, Honey & Other Vendors: 10am – 3pm
Local maple syrup & honey producers will be showcasing their hard work and offering you a chance to snag some sweet treats. Plus, we’ve invited all your favorite vendors from across the district and province to join our downtown business on the street.
Horse-Drawn Wagon rides: 10am – 3pm
Take a scenic tour of Downtown Parry Sound on a horse-drawn wagon ride. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the festival from a unique perspective.
Butter Tart Contest – winners announced at noon
Join our friends at Dent Bay Baking Company for our 2nd Annual butter tart contest showcasing some of the best butter tarts in the district.
Live Entertainment: 10am-3pm Our friends at Dispatch Talent are back with another fantastic day of festival shows! Bella Magic returns with her amazing illusions; Zoe Stardust & Lucy Hoop are bringing their bubble and hula hoop shows to life with music along with Giant Brian the Lumberjack Stilt Walker. The ladies will all come together for a grand finale show at 3pm!
Parry Sound Talent Show: starting at 1130am Download the Driftscape app in your favorite app store and join us in the James Street parking lot to vote for your favorite talent. One lucky winner will walk away with $1000 generously donated by a private citizen. Pre registration is required by April 15th. Email downtown@psdba.ca and lets chat about your talent.
Evening Concert: 7:30pm
Welcome to Downtown Parry Sound’s 2nd Annual Maple Syrup Festival Concert featuring: Neil Young Legacy Tribute + Filthy Rich and Empty Pockets at the Stockey Centre
The Neil Young Legacy Band features a quartet of top musicians taking a stripped-down approach to Neil Young’s classic hits. Blending a mix of campfire acoustic classics with grungy electric jams, the band stretches out their improvisation skills over iconic Crazy Horse riffs. Also including songs from CSNY and Buffalo Springfield era in a pub style table setting followed by Filthy Rich and the Empty Pockets; cottage country’s best cover band! Dance and sing along to popular hits from classic 60’s rock to 90’s pop. Imagine your favourite playlist performed live! They have a reputation for packing dance floors and keeping the party rocking! This is a show you won’t want to miss!
Advance tickets are $25 or $30 at the door (cash only) GET YOURS HERE
Limited and first come first served pub style seating. Full Tables available for purchase.
Regular tickets are limited and first come first served pub style seating.
