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By Jeff Myrick
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October 18, 2009
- Although there was a lack of sunshine, there wasn’t a lack of people for the 52nd annual Maple Leaf Festival here Saturday.
The sun popped out on and off much of the day. But mostly it was off, and temperatures in the 40s reflected it. Just ask the sno-cone booth salesman.
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By Jimmy Gillispie & Jeff Myrick
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10:24 a.m., October 16, 2009 Updated 03:29 p.m.
- 3:30 p.m. — Judging from the difficulty in getting around in her golf cart to various locations, Maple Leaf Committee Chair Annie France says this year’s crowd is as big as ever, despite the lack of sun and cool temperatures. The Pressgrove family’s sno-cone booth hasn’t been doing banner business, but thankfully they’re making up for it with popcorn sales. See the Maple Leaf story in Sunday’s Lawrence Journal-World, online here and in Thursday’s Signal.
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October 15, 2009
- Here is the list of arts and crafts booths for the 2009 Maple Leaf Festival.
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By Jeff Myrick
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October 15, 2009
- Everyone has a favorite part of the Maple Leaf Festival, but it just may be food that’s either No. 1 on the list or a close second.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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October 15, 2009
- Walt Bailey recalls watching the annual Maple Leaf Festival grand parade begin at his house decades ago.
The longtime Baldwin City resident and Baker University professor also remembers when the parade route switched directions. Three years ago, the festival committee stopped the route at Sixth Street, ending Bailey’s run as a prime location.
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By Jeff Myrick
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October 15, 2009
- For many of the thousands of people who attend the Maple Leaf Festival every year, the reason for coming is hundreds of arts and crafts booths.
Once again, space for the booths is sold out and there will 300 to shop at this year. There will be Maple Leaf mainstays, as usual, but there will also be the usual splash of new vendors.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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October 15, 2009
- While the troubled economy has most places cutting back, it doesn’t seem to be affecting the annual Maple Leaf Festival grand parade.
The length of the parade, which is usually more than an hour, should be about the same Saturday.
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By Jeff Myrick
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October 15, 2009
- There are certain things people should do and certain things they shouldn’t do when attending the Maple Leaf Festival.
The biggest “do” on the list regards parking, which is severely limited around the downtown area during the festival.
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October 8, 2009
- This year’s Maple Leaf Festival will be here fast — Oct. 17-18. Maple Leaf Committee Chairman Annie France answers some questions.
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By Jeff Myrick
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October 23, 2008
- Gorgeous fall weather brought the usual throng of thousands to the 51st annual Maple Leaf Festival Saturday for the parade, crafts booths and, of course, food. A similar day Sunday brought many back for more.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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October 23, 2008
- Saturday’s 51st annual Maple Leaf Festival grand parade was a bit shorter than usual, but the weather couldn’t have been better for the thousands of spectators.
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By Jeff Myrick
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October 18, 2008
- Gorgeous fall weather brought the usual throng of thousands to the 51st annual Maple Leaf Festival Saturday for the parade, crafts booths and, of course, food.
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October 16, 2008
- Following is a complete list of the booths at the 51st annual Maple Leaf Festival.
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By Jimmy Gillispie
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October 16, 2008
- Following the golden anniversary of anything is difficult.
This year’s 51st annual Maple Leaf Festival will be trying to attract visitors a year after the golden year. One of its largest events is the annual parade, which will be starting a new 50 years of festivals with its theme “Leaves of Change.”
