Nuit Blanche North 2026
Your Guide to the 14th Annual Nuit Blanche North On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the streets of downtown Huntsville will once again transform into a massive, interactive multi-arts street festival. […]
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A Sweet Return to Main Street
The sweetest celebration of spring is back! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Muskoka Maple Festival returns to take over Main Street in downtown Huntsville. From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the heart of town will be filled with the irresistible aroma of maple syrup, live music, and family-friendly fun.
Festival Highlights & Entertainment
Whether you are a syrup connoisseur or looking for a fun day out with the family, the festival has something for everyone:
- Traditional Eats: Kick off the morning with the Rotary Pancake Breakfast or enjoy Maple Taffy on a stick throughout the day.
- The Kiwanis Sap Run: This safe and fun kids' race raises money for children in need right here in Huntsville. The 500m distance for ages 3–7 starts at 9:00 a.m., followed by the 1km distance for ages 8–13 at 9:15 a.m..
- Live Performances: Experience the energy of live fiddling and square dancing, drumming circles, and street performances including lumberjacks and stilt walkers.
- Activities & Demos: Explore interactive games like slap shot hockey and skee ball, watch live wood carving, and see maple demonstrations. There is even a firetruck on-site with a fire safety educational tent.
Sweet & Savoury Vendor Offerings
Get ready to explore an incredible variety at the 2026 Festival! With over 70 vibrant vendors lining the street, you’re bound to discover your next favourite find. Our talented artisans and chefs are showcasing their finest, most inspired maple creations—crafted specifically for you to enjoy.
Here is just a sample of what awaits you:
- Maple Essentials: Sugarbush Hill Maple Farm will have syrup, sugar, mustard, BBQ sauce, cotton candy, and fudge. You can also find pure syrup from Hubbert’s Maple and I’d Tap That Maple Syrup.
- Baked Goods & Treats: Sugarnuts Mini Donuts is serving fresh hot donuts with maple toppings, while BeaverTails offers their iconic maple pastries. Pierogi Me! will serve pierogis topped with a maple balsamic glaze.
- Coffee & Drinks: OMG Coffee Bar is crafting maple syrup lattes and maple syrup tiramisu. For something stronger, visit Canvas Brewing Co. for local beer or Copperhead Distillery for maple cream liqueur and moonshine.
- Gourmet Flavours: Attilio’s Fine Foods is offering Maple Infused Balsamic Vinegar, while Blowing Smoke Hot Sauce brings the heat with "Molten Maple" spicy syrup.
- Even more to see: Also browse a wide selection of jewellery, wood products, and candles.
The Maple & Melt Market at Canvas Brewing Co.
The festivities continue just down the street at Canvas Brewing Co. for the Maple & Melt Market, running both Saturday from 11am - 5pm and Sunday from 11am - 3pm of the festival weekend (April 25 & 26). This curated indoor market pairs the cozy atmosphere of a local craft brewery with a selection of artisanal vendors showcasing unique maple-inspired goods and handcrafted items. It is the perfect spot to warm up, grab a pint of local brew, and browse one-of-a-kind Muskoka treasures while enjoying the vibrant energy of the festival weekend.
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.
