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Mar 15, 2026: A big thanks to James MacNaughton (SMSF Vice Chairperson) for making this video of the First Tapping yesterday. (YouTube )
Mar 10, 2026 – The Legion has raised the Pancake Breakfast price to Adult $12 and children (10 and under) $7
Mar 5, 2026 – 2026 Booklet going to press
Feb 28, 2026 – First Tapping Ceremony 2026 AddedEvent Details: What: First Tapping Ceremony – 2026 Sunderland Maple Syrup FestivalWhen: Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1-3pmWhere: Harlaine Farms, 1015 Brock Conc Rd 1, Sunderland, Ontario
Feb 26, 2026 – Vendor posters for download
Feb 20, 2026 – Press Release 2026
Feb 20, 2026 – Festival Radio Ads
Feb 20, 2026 – Added Sunderland Museum – 1909 Vroomanton United Church time capsule
Feb 11, 2026 – Event Map 2026 and festival handout
Feb 9, 2026 – Details of the Paint a Maple Leaf Contest available now
Feb 6, 2026 – Schedule complete
Jan 31, 2026 – Blades of Glory added to the schedule
Jan 13, 2026 – Dance – Sunderland Legion. March 7, 2026 8:00 pm
Jan 04, 2026 – Vendor spots Full – Wait List Only
Dec 21, 2025 – 2026 Vendor list on the site now. Please review your listing and email me if you find an error.
Dec 14, 2025 – Bidding on the Painted Leaf Auction is closed and winners contacted.
Dec 11, 2025 – Vendor Spot Availability 2026
Dec 4, 2025 – We have our first 2026 Sponsor : Durham Tourism – Platinum level
Dec 4, 2025 – Advertise in the 2026 booklet
Dec 1-13, 2025 – Art Auction : From Dec 1 to Dec 13, we are accepting bids via comments on individual pictures. $20 minimum and $5 increments to raise. Bid on a present for that special person.
Nov 24, 2025 – The Paint a Leaf Competition works are listed now. Nine artists donated their works to be auctioned with all funds going to the festival. Original Announcement
Nov 18, 2025 – Sunderland Public School vendor map Latest draft poster . Draft wording2026 Volunteer form and poster
NOTE: The Arena is not available in 2026 due to the construction there
Nov 4, 2025 – Vendor registration is open . Register
Aug 14, 2025 – Maple Bacon Jam Recipe announced
