Maple Festival 2026 Volunteer Sign Up

Volunteer at Maple Festival 2026!

Are you a history enthusiast and passionate about community events? Then come join us at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village for our Annual Maple Festival on March 28th, where you'll have the opportunity to celebrate the sweet taste of maple and the hardworking farmers who cultivate it. New York State has a long history of maple farming, and by volunteering with BNHV you will help us to keep that tradition alive by highlighting the skills and ingenuity that has long characterised the relationship between this land and its inhabitants.

This relationship is at the core of what Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village is all about. We are committed to illuminating the agricultural history of Western New York. In a time of climate crisis, we believe that now more than ever it is essential to understand how we relate to the earth past, present, and future.

🥞 ALL VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE A FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST!

Pancake Breakfast Volunteer Shifts: 8 am - 11:30 am or 11 am - 2:30 pm

Volunteers who sign up to help with the pancake breakfast can choose either the 8:00am -11:30 am shift or the 11:00 am - 2:30 pm shift. Volunteers in this area assist with preparing and serving pancakes and sausage to hungry families. Roles include:

• Pancake making
• Sausage Making
• Serving food
• Running food
• Table bussing
• Dishwashing

Please arrive on time for check-in, all training will be provided as needed.

Activities and Education Volunteer Shifts: 9:30 am - 12 pm or 11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Volunteers who sign up to help with the Educational Activities can choose either the 9:30am -12:00 pm shift or the 11:30 am - 3:30 pm shift. This team helps create memorable, hands-on experiences for visitors throughout the festival. Activities include:

• Maple Sugar Snow
• Tree Tapping Demonstrations
• Maple History Trail Guides
• Syrup Tasting
• Sugar Shack Support
• Sap Boiling

Please arrive on time for check-in, all training will be provided as needed.

Event Operations Volunteer Shifts: 8:30 am - 12 pm or 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Event Operations volunteers help keep Maple Festival running smoothly and ensure guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive. Roles include:

• Event Admissions
• Gift Shop Sales
• Dining Room Host
• Dining Area Monitor

Please arrive on time for check-in, all training will be provided as needed.

Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to be part of a fun, family-friendly event.

Sign up to volunteer, meet new people, and help create a memorable Maple Festival for our community.

 Questions? Email 📧 volunteers@bnhv.org or call 716-689-1440—we’re happy to help!