Sway to the sounds of indie rock, folk, blues, and singer-songwriter tunes just as the leaves begin to turn color. With diverse acts on two stages–one in the heart of a maple forest and the other framed by the reflections of a tranquil pond–you’ll be transported by music at this family-friendly celebration of fall.
Autumn Acoustics is an all-ages music festival including food trucks, interactive art experiences, concessions, and a beer & wine bar. Not to mention incredible views along the trails of our natural sanctuary.
THE TICKETS
prices – Register early to save!
Early bird discount will be taken off once the tickets are added to the cart and before check out.
$25 Adults, $5 Children (5-12): Early bird PRICE through 9/20 $30 Adults, $5 Children (5-12): Ticket PricE 9/21-10/4 $35 Adults, $10 Children (5-12) : day-of
Cancellation Policy: Tickets can be refunded 75% up to two weeks before the event and 50% up to one week before. No refunds will be issued less than a week before the event.
Cancellation Policy: Sturgeon sponsorships are non-refundable. If you are not able to make it to the release we can email a sponsorship certificate to you for your fish. Please contact the Center at 262-375-2715 or riveredge@riveredge.us to request this option.
The fifth season is approaching- the Maple Sugarin’ Season! Bring your families, bring your friends to celebrate this sappy gift from the trees! Along a half-mile hike through the maple forest, you can tap a tree, trade nature items for maple candies, observe various means of syrup production through history, and complete a sappy scavenger hunt. Upon arrival at the Sugarbush House, listen to live music while you sip sap tea, or maple-sugar rimmed beer for the adults, and taste the Riveredge special- pancakes & pickles! You’ll learn just how sap is made into golden & sweet maple syrup.
See below for more Maple Sugarin’ Festival details.
All ages welcome!
Members ages 3+: $3 | Non-members ages 3+: $5 | Children under 3: Free!
Pre-registration is not required but highly recommended.
Check in and Registration at the Main Visitor Center
Parking All guests are asked to park at Newburg Fireman’s Park (622 W Main St, West Bend, WI 53090). Guests with mobility challenges and VIPs can park at the Visitor Center (4458 County Rd Y, Saukville, WI 53080) .
Timing The festival runs from 12-4pm on Saturday, 3/16, come and go as you please! Live music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm
Accessibility A shuttle will be provided between the activities at the Main Visitor Center and those at the Sugarbush House. There will be additional accessible parking reserved at the Main Visitor Center. All-terrain wheelchairs are available to reserve for the event. Learn more or reserve a wheelchair here.
Weather Riveredge events run rain, snow, or shine! We will adapt activities as weather demands, and ask that you dress for the forecast. The majority of the event is outdoors. Registration is non-refundable.
What to Expect You can look forward to activities like:
Tree Tappin’ Trading Post
Maple Legends, Stories, and Songs
Try-it-Yourself Tree Tappin’
Crafting with Natural Materials
Evaporator Demonstration
Live Music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm
Delicious treats! A pancake & pickle in syrup is provided with your registration. Additional pancakes will be available for purchase, as well as hot chocolate, black coffee & specialty maple sugar coffee, maple sugar rimmed beer (21+), sap tea, and popcorn.
The Festival is back! The Maple Sugarin’ Shindigs have been wonderful, but it’s time- you are invited to our grand celebration of spring- the Maple Sugarin’ Festival!
See description below.
In an effort to make the Maple Sugarin’ Festival more accessible to everyone, the registration fee is the same for members and non-members this year. Instead of a discount, members will get some fun Riveredge swag when they arrive at the festival!
All ages welcome!
Everyone ages 2+: $3 | Children under 2: Free!
Pre-registration is highly recommended, but not required. Online registration will close at 4pm on Friday 3/17. Walk-in registrations will be available the day of the festival!
Weather Forecast Saturday will be cold and windy. Trails are icy. Please dress in warm layers! We have adapted activities for warmth and safety.
Instead of hiking through the Sugarbush, a shuttle will be provided between the activities at the Main Center and those at the Sugarbush House. We will have additional Handicap Parking available at both sites if you will need your vehicle for transport.
Check in and Registration at the Main Center.
Parking If parking fills up at the Main Center, there will be parking available at Newburg Fireman’s Park, and a bus shuttle will be running.
Timing The event runs from 12-4pm on Saturday, 3/18, come and go as you please! Live music at the Sugarbush House from 1-3pm
What to Expect You can look forward to activities like:
Adventure Add-On: Geocaching! Using a GPS unit, go on a treasure hunt around Riveredge in search of hidden containers, and leave with a prize. $5 per family.
Beaded Sumac Zipper Pulls
Tree Tappin’ Trading Post
Maple Legends, Stories, and Songs
Try-it-Yourself Tree Tappin’
Crafting with Lesley
Evaporator Demonstration
As well as delicious treats! A pancake & pickle in syrup is provided with your registration. Additional pancakes will be available for purchase, as well as… Hot chocolate Black coffee & specialty maple sugar coffee Maple Sugar Rimmed Beer Sap Tea Popcorn
Riveredge Kid, Josh Ammons, will be strumming his guitar and singing sweet tunes next to the woodstove from 1-3pm. While you listen, peruse the Sugarbush Store for maple goodness to take home, and check out local artist, Keaton Diffor’s beautiful, nature-inspired work (all eyes on the Pancakes in the Woods cards and stickers).
Riveredge’s Frothy Forage, where the surroundings are just as refreshing as the beer! The Frothy has become the premier outdoor craft beer, wine, and cider festival in the area. This event is truly unique as participants are invited to explore the great outdoors of Wisconsin by hiking through the forests, prairies, and wetlands of Riveredge while enjoying the best libations from local purveyors.
