The Indiana Maple Syrup Association will conduct its annual Indiana Maple Syrup Weekend on Saturday at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead at 2920 E. Tenth St. The event is free and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Every spring, Indiana maple syrup producers open up their sugar camps around Indiana for visitors to attend and enjoy. This year, there are 16 sugar camps all across the state, according to the Indiana Maple Syrup Association website.
Guests visiting Hinkle-Garton Farmstead for the event will be able to tour the sugaring operations and learn about the process. They can also purchase maple syrup made onsite, maple cream and maple candy, do-it-yourself maple tree tapping kits, and books about maple syrup.
Inside the farmstead’s main house, visitors can enjoy maple tea and refreshments made with maple syrup. Jams and jellies made on-site by volunteers will also be available to sample and purchase.
The farmstead often hosts exhibits and classes, and it typically offers a museum open day on the last Saturday of the month. The Hinkle-Garton Farmstead’s event page will post the upcoming activities at the farmstead.
