Best of the West Maple Syrup contest is coming up on April 27

By Shelley Irwin

Published April 16, 2025 at 11:21 AM EDT

We talk to Mary Alt of the Alpine Twp Historical Commission about the competition and more.

More talk about Maple Syrup made right here in Michigan. It's the Best of the West Maple Syrup contest come April 27th, a benefit for the Alpine Twp Historical Commission. We talk to Mary Alt about the competition, what makes for a good syrup, plus who enters the contest. There are many producers of syrup in West Michigan, with this an important event for friends and fundraising.

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