Heritage Syrup Festival - Henderson, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 09.511 W 094° 47.680
15S E 330764 N 3559417
Event is on Depot Museum grounds where demonstrations are held. Entry is $3.00. The rides, crafts, car show and many food booths are on the downtown square. There is no entry charged for the downtown events.
Waymark Code: WM11M34
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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The tradition of ribbon cane syrup making is commemorated at the Annual Heritage Syrup Festival, which is always the second Saturday of November from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The highlight of the only folk life festival in East Texas is the syrup making demonstration on the Depot Museum grounds. Experienced syrup makers operate the museum’s antique mule powered equipment to produce old fashioned cane syrup.

While the syrup cooks, other folk artist demonstrate the techniques of lace making, rope making, basket making, blacksmithing, wood carving, quilting, and other old-time survival skills. Folk singers entertain, antique tractors whine, a petting zoo, and local civic organizations offer a varied selection of food and beverages."

How many days does the festival last?: 1

Admission Price: 3.00 (listed in local currency)

National, County, or City Festival?: City

Coordinates Location:: Main Gate

Website:: [Web Link]
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