Maple Sugar Time Festival
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Special Event
Enjoy a sweet taste of spring during the annual Maple Sugar Time festival. Take a self-guided tour of the sugaring operation at historic Chellberg Farm which will be bustling with maple sugaring activities.
Regular national park fees apply.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Indiana Dunes. For more information on how to join The Friends visit thier website.
Chellberg Farm is located on Mineral Springs Road between U.S. Highway 20 and U.S. Highway 12 in Porter, Indiana. For more information on this or other programs at Indiana Dunes National Park, call (219) 395-1882 or visit our website, and our Facebook page.
Fees
Regular national park fees apply. For more information, visit the Fees and Passes page.
Location
Chellberg Farm, North of U.S. Highway 20 on Mineral Springs Road, Porter, IN 46304, Trailhead GPS Coordinates: 41.624679, -87.089502 (Decimal Degrees)
Schedule
Days:
Every day
Dates:
March 07, 2026 to March 08, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Contact Information
Indiana Dunes Visitor Center
219-395-1882
Contact Us
Event Type
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
- Exhibition/Show
- Festival
- Guided Tour
- Hike
- Living History
- Partner Program
- Performance
- Talk
- Walk
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