Vermont Maple Festival

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The Vermont Maple Festival is a food and arts celebration held at St. Albans in the U.S. state of Vermont.

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The festival is a three-day event held annually over the last weekend in April. During the event, there are exhibits and demonstrations, entertainment, and a craft show all dedicated to maple syrup. [1] It takes place to celebrate the first harvest of the year in Vermont. A pancake breakfast is also held, a parade, antiques show, and the crowning of the festivals' Maple King and Maple Queen.

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References

  1. Podhaizer, Suzanne (April 30, 2017). "Sweet Stuff: Sampling the Vermont Maple Festival in Saint Albans". Seven Days. Retrieved February 2, 2019.

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