BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.4.8//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:42124@panoramanow.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000 DTSTAMP:20250128T161726Z URL:https://panoramanow.com/events/maple-syrup-time-at-deep-river-park-202 5-03-08/ SUMMARY:Maple Syrup Time at Deep River Park DESCRIPTION:Want the Maple Syrup Experience? March 8th -9th &\; 15th – 16th\, 2025\nJoin us in March every year from 10 a.m.-4p.m. for this FREE program.\nMaple syrup can only be produced in certain U.S. states and Can ada and only at a certain time of the year. \; Above freezing day temp eratures and below freezing night temperatures bring out maple sugar farme rs and park staff toting their supply of buckets\, spiles\, drills\, and t ubing to tap the trees and gather the sap.  \;Aren’t we lucky to be in a part of the world where climate and conditions allow us to make pure maple syrup? \; Come witness this special time of the year.\n\nTree Ta pping: Learn the magic of nature. Find out what tree sap is\, which trees produce sap that can be turned into\nsyrup\, and how and when sap can be c ollected. \nSugar Shack: At the Sugar Shack\, science takes over! This is where sap from the tree becomes pure maple syrup fit for the breakfast tab le. Our wood–fired evaporator turns sap into dark amber deliciousness.\n Voyagers: Hear the legend of how maple syrup was discovered as historical reenactors make maple sugar over an open fire.\nDeep River Store: Stop in our store\, once a nondenominational church built in 1904\, to view items that would have been for sale in a general store from the past. Also if yo u would like to shop\, there are lots of souvenirs to choose from.\n\nIf n othing else be sure to add on a souvenir size bottle of our pure maple syr up for only $2 per person. It’s a great way to take the experience home with you.\n\nMuch of the festival is conducted outdoors\, so please dress according to weather conditions. \; There are indoor alternatives in c ase of extreme weather. \; \n\nDeep River County Park is located at 9 410 Old Lincoln Highway\, Hobart\, IN 46342 at the intersection of County Line Road and 73rd Avenue.  \;From I-65 and Route 30 go east 4 miles o n Route 30 to Randolph Street\, then north to the first stop sign and east to the park. \; GPS coordinates: Deep River Grist Mill: 41.475944\,-8 7.222285.\n\nRead More About Merrillville\, Indiana - CLICK HERE!  \;\ n \; \; \; \;  \; \;Find More Events in Merrillvil le\, Indiana - CLICK HERE!\n \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; To Find More Parks and Recreation Events – CLICK HERE!  \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://panoramanow.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/ 02/maple-syrup-time-deep-river-park-merrillville-indiana.jpg CATEGORIES:Blog,Family fun,Festivals,Hobart,Lake County,Merrillville,Parks & Recreation LOCATION:Deep River County Park\, 9410 Old LIncoln Hwy\, Hobart\, in\, 4634 2\, United States GEO:41.4760404;-87.22191250000003 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=9410 Old LIncoln Hwy\, Hoba rt\, in\, 46342\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Deep River Coun ty Park:geo:41.4760404,-87.22191250000003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20241103T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR