The tradition of ribbon cane syrup making will be commemorated at the Heritage Syrup Festival in Henderson on Saturday. The annual festival will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Henderson, according to a news release.

The highlight of the festival is the syrup-making demonstration on the Depot Museum grounds, 514 High St., where experienced syrup makers operate the museum’s antique mule-powered equipment to produce old fashioned cane syrup.

While the syrup cooks, other folk artists will demonstrate the techniques of lace making, rope making, basket making, blacksmithing, wood carving, quilting and other old-time survival skills.

Folk singers will entertain, antique tractors will whine, and there will also be a petting zoo and a varied selection of food and beverages.

From the museum, the festivities spread six blocks to Heritage Square.

Attendees will be able to browse the 150 arts and crafts booths, sample East Texas cuisine and enjoy the musical entertainment on stage one and enjoy Henderson’s Civic Theatre performance of a melodrama at the Opera House, the release reads.

Cloggers and square dancers will perform on Stage Two.

The festival also includes an antique and classic car exhibit, and a children’s section with activities sure to provide a fun-filled day for the entire family.

Hay ride shuttles, sponsored by the Rusk County 4-H Club, provide rustic transportation between the Depot Museum and Downtown Heritage Square.

For more information, call Suzanne Cross, City of Henderson Tourism Coordinator toll free at 866-650-5529 or Vickie Armstrong at the Depot Museum at 903- 657-4303.