13 WEEKLY 2025
OCTOBER
VOL 3 • NO. 36
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NAVIGATING THE MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL!
— THIS WEEKEND! UNFORTUNATELY NO. Animals are NOT allowed at the festival in accordance with Baldwin City Ordinance #1196. Exceptions are limited to Certified Service Animals with documentation.
QUICK GUIDE Restrooms 6th & Chapel 6th & High 8th & Indiana 8th & Dearborn 8th & Fremont 8th & Grove 9th & High
Violators will be fined.
Vendor Bus 9th & High 8th & Baker First Aid 7th & High
MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL
IS THERE A CARNIVAL?
BETTER ANSWER:
There will is a Kid’s Zone at 7th and High St.
Bus Stops 6th & High 6th & Chapel 8th & Baker 9th & Grove
FOOD TIPS:
PATIENCE:
Many of the individuals serving food are volunteers for an organization. BE KIND ALWAYS.
Satelite Parking Baldwin High School 415 Eisenhower St Baldwin Elementary School Primary Center 500 Lawrence St Baldwin Elementary School Intermediate Center 100 Bullpup Dr
WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
IF YOU WANT TO AVOID WALKING TOO FAR OR LIKE THE THRILL OF THE HUNT:
Travel the perimeter of the festival. Homeowners, organizations and businesses offer PAID PARKING close to the festival. (Heads up: You may be parking in someone’s grass or driveway. Don’t be that guy!)
INSIDER TIPS:
NO
ATM 6th & Ames 8th & Ames 7th & High 8th & High
OCT. 18-19
Park at The Baldwin High School, Intermediate Center, or Primary Center then SHUTTLE IN TO THE FESTIVAL.
CAN I BRING MY FURBABY?
SHORT ANSWER:
Handicap Parking 7th & Grove 8th & Grove 6th-8th & Indiana St
IF YOU WANT TO AVOID TRAFFIC:
SUPPORT LOCAL
If there is NO line at your food-vendor-ofchoice, GET IN LINE IMMEDIATELY. There will be a line when you get back. That’s just the way it works.
SHOULD I GO SAT. OR SUN.? SATURDAY Go for the parade, jovial crowds, and a bustling full-streets marketplace feel.
SHOULD I BRING A STROLLER?
YES!! Their legs WILL get tired and you will need your hands free to eat. Warning: Strollers may hinder speedy and efficient shopping.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM THE PARADE?
HILARIOUS Emcees
MARCHING BANDS Galore SUNDAY For a more chill, lingerand-discover kind of vibe.
PRO TIP:
POSSIBLE GOODIES (bring a sack)
ARRIVE EARLY to get a good spot or have enough room for chairs.
PRO TIP:
If you plan to ‘get a little of everything’... BRING A WAGON. Warning: Wagons may cause sore wrists and traffic jams.
DON’T FORGET CASH!
Not all vendors can take cards
Questions? mapleleaffestival.com