Name: Sugarbush Festival
Start: 2026-03-14T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-14T15:00:00-04:00
Location: 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49504

Walk-ins welcome the day of the festival! Online pre-registration is optional but is recommended to avoid the line! SAVE 20% when you pre-register at least 4 people ahead of the festival!
Join us for our 56th year of celebrating the sweet arrival of spring! Discover the delights of this season as you explore Blandford’s Sugarbush Trail, watch live demonstrations, and learn about the maple sugaring process. Be sure to visit the Sugarhouse where you’ll see the final steps of the sugaring process in action and get a taste test of pure maple syrup. The Festival includes many activities fun for the whole family, including wildlife encounters, games, crafts, music, puppet shows, maple cotton candy, concessions, and more!
Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck, Mon Cheri Creperie, and Tamales Mary will be on-site selling concessions. The Blandford School 6th graders will be selling sap dogs and performing songs and a puppet show! Wildlife Shows will occur at 11 am and 1 pm in the Auditorium. There will be a special Spanish language guided tour taking place at 12:00 pm. Check back for more information on these and other activities. Check-in and walk-in registrations will take place in front of the Visitor Center at 1715 Hillburn Ave NW. There will be no scheduled activities at the Blandford Nature Center Farm.
Cost:
Non-Member Child or Adult: $14
Members Child or Adult: $11.20
2 and Under: Free
**20% Discount when you pre-register 4 or more people at the same time. Use discount code SBFEST2026 when checking out. This offer is only available for pre-purchased tickets and will not be available the day of the Festival.**
Note: This program is intended for all ages, including adults and children. Pre-registration is suggested for faster check-in, but walk-ins are welcome. Online registration closes at noon the day before the program, so only walk-in purchases are available after that time.. If the program is sold out, complete your online registration to be added to the waitlist. We will contact you if spots become available. The Festival takes place mostly outdoors in snow, rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. In the event of severe weather, the Festival may be cancelled and registrants will be notified of their refund options.
Photo Release Statement: When you enter the Festival, you enter an area where photography may occur. By entering the event premises, you consent to being photographed and the use of those photos for promotional purposes. Images, photos, and/or videos may be used to promote similar BNC events in the future, highlight the event and exhibit the capabilities of BNC. You release BNC from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication and use of photographs. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use irrespective of whether a fee for admission is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo taken by BNC staff. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Cancellation requests received at least 7 days before the scheduled program are eligible for a 50% refund of the total registration cost, not including the credit card processing fee. Due to administration costs, full refunds are not available. Cancellation requests received within 7 days of a program are not eligible for a refund. In the event that Blandford must cancel the program, you will be given the option to reschedule or receive a refund. All community programs will have a registrant minimum. If the minimum is not met, you will be contacted by Blandford Nature Center and notified of your refund options.