2009 Northwest Pennsylvania Maple Queen - Karisa Durfee

1st alternate Maple Queen, Ashley Blair & Maple Queen, Karisa Durfee were selected to represent the Northwest PA Maple Producers for the 2009-2010 season. These two young ladies, assisted by the maple darlings will attend various events in the upcoming year for the purpose of promoting Maple Products.

The 2009-2010 Maple Royalty representing Northwest Pennsylvania are: Shayln Walberg, Maple Darling; Karisa Durfee, Maple Queen; Ashley Blair, 1st alternate Maple Queen; and  Emma Nathanson, Maple Darling.

The Maple Queen contestants enjoyed the many displays found the the Hurry Hill Maple Museum located on Fry Rd in Edinboro, PA

Karisa Durfee presented a persuasive speech on 100% Pure Pennsylvania Maple Syrup.

During the Northwest PA Maple Producers Annual Summer Picnic, judges announced their selection of the Maple Queen, Alternate, and Maple Darlings.

A giant wooden sap barrel sits on display at the Hurry Hill Maple Museum.

Association directors & members view the educational display on the "Five Seasons of Sugaring".

An old evaporator pan and a variety of sap buckets are used to help explain the syruping art at the museum.

Antique arch front surrounded with maple memorabilia comprise just one of the many displays at the Hurry Hill Museum.

2009 Maple Darlings: Shayln Walberg, Emma Nathanson and Karisa Durfee.

Karisa Durfee conducted a "So you think that you're smarter then a sugarmaker" game. The game challenged the contestants knowledge of basic sugar-making skills.

Maple Darling Emma Nathanson, demonstrates the use of the Maple Cootie Catcher that she made. Emma assisted the members of the audience with building their very own Maple Cootie Catcher.

Scott, Karisa and Kendra Durfee

Janet Woods & Emma Nathanson

Chris, Shayln and Greg Walberg