Treat yourself to something sweet this weekend at the “49 & Holding” Maple Festival Drive-Thru Extravaganza! The event will be a placeholder for the annual CNY Maple Festival, which was supposed to celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. Guests will be able to enjoy all their favorite maple products and select festival food from the comfort of their cars during the drive-thru event.
Keep reading for all the details.
WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?
The drive-thru event is taking place Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE IS IT HAPPENING?
You'll find all the delicious goodies you've been dreaming about since the last CNY Maple Festival at the Appleby Elementary School loop in Marathon.
WHAT WILL BE THERE?
Maple products such as lollipops, candy, cream and syrup will be available for purchase. Did we mention there will be maple cotton candy as well?
The event will ALSO feature festival favorites including apple dumplings and ice ream, hot dogs, Spiedi sandwiches, fried-onions, Mac & Cheese, funnel cakes, French fries, roasted peanuts, cinnamon almonds and hot apple cider.
If you feel comfortable walking Main Street, grab chicken BBQ at the Methodist Church (16 West Main Street, Marathon), and the 4-H Maple Sugars will be whipping up their famous maple sundaes.
WHAT PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE THERE?
Credit and debit cards are preferred during this event, but cash will be accepted.
WHAT ELSE IS THERE DO IN MARATHON?
Looking to make your trip to the Maple Festival a full day adventure? Once you've loaded the car with maple products, grab some lunch, do some shopping or explore the trails just outside Marathon.
Food Options
Mijo's Bar & Grill
9 W. Main Street, Marathon
(607) 849-6022
Reilly's Café
8 E. Main Street, Marathon NY
(607) 849-6434
Three Bear Inn
3 Broome Street, Marathon NY
(607) 849-3258
Shopping
Country Blessings
10 Main Street, Marathon NY
(607) 213-4222
Exit 9 Marketplace
79 Cortland Street, Marathon NY
(315) 730-5807
Distillery
Dragonfyre Distillery
1062 Leonard Road, Marathon NY
(607) 849-9600
Outdoor
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