maple syrupThe official start to Maple Syrup season is this Saturday.

Dave Matthews of Matthews Maple Syrup says everything is ready to go for the official tapping ceremony at his sugar shack near Powassan at 1 pm.

He says there are events all day so he encourages people to drop by between 10am and 4pm.

Matthews says they hope to have freshly made syrup and there’s sleigh rides for kids of all ages.

He says this is an important event as it symbolizes an important time of the year for producers.

Matthews says the ceremonies will also include area mayors and reeves taking part in the tapping of trees.

Meantime, he says the Powassan Maple Syrup Festival is set to go on Saturday April 25th.

As for what temperatures producers are looking for for a good season, Matthews says they need minus 5 at night and plus 5 during the day.