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Tickets on Sale for Pilcher Park's Pioneer Fest/Breakfast

The March 22-23 event, sponsored by the Joliet Park District, also includes demonstrations of making maple syrup, ice cream and butter.

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Tickets are being sold for the Joliet Park District's annual Pioneer Festival and Pancake Breakfast at Pilcher Park, which includes demonstrations of making maple syrup. Here are the details in a news release from district:

The 2014 Pilcher Park Nature Center’s Pioneer Festival and Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday and Sunday, March 22 & 23 from 8am to noon.

Come out to 2501 Highland Park Drive for a morning of fun! Enjoy pancakes, sausage and 100% pure maple syrup. There will be maple syrup making demonstrations and you can try your hand at some pioneer chores while stepping back into time with our pioneer re-enactors.

Come see the one room schoolhouse, butter churning and ice cream making. Snow or shine! 

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Tickets are $9 adult and $7 children under 12. Advance ticket purchase is suggested. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 815-741-7277 or e-mail pilcherpark@jolietpark.org.

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