Canada. Another influential local business was the Confederated Foods syrup bottling plant, employing many residents for decades and providing an extra attraction to the village's annual maple syrup festival. Attractions One of the main attractions in Delta is the Old Stone Mill National Historic Site. Built in 1810, the old mill has been restored to its former glory by the Delta Mill Society, a non-profit volunteer group. The mill is open to the public from the Victoria Day long weekend in May to Labour Day in September and during special Delta events (Maple Syrup Festival, Delta Harvest Festival and Celebrating the Season). In addition to its impressive architecture, it features an operating water wheel and mill stones. Heritage grain is ground into flour using the old mill stones several times during the season. Delta's largest event is the Delta Agricultural Fair, held annually at the end of July. Operated by the Delta Agricultural Society, originally the fair's location rotated between Delta, Athens and Gananoque. Delta eventually became its permanent home, and in 1911 the Society purchased the current fair grounds. The fair continues to attract thousands of people every year, helping to sustain the local economy and heritage. The Delta Maple Syrup Festival is held on the third weekend in April celebrating the sweet taste of spring. Beginning as a 1967 national centennial project, the Delta Maple Syrup Festival also attracts thousands of tourists to the village each spring. As well as celebrating the wonderful combination of syrup and pancakes, the festivities include entertainment and family activities. The Delta Harvest Festival is held on the Saturday of the weekend prior to the Thanksgiving Long Weekend. It is a celebration of the fall harvest, an important event for a community with deep agricultural roots. Celebrating the Season was held on Saturdays in late November and in December but has since been permanently closed. The main feature was Lower Beverley Lake Park which was magically lit with over 80,000 lights. Local churches put on an evening meal for each Saturday. Lower Beverly Lake Park has since donated all of their decorations to the township to be used in Delta and surrounding towns. Other attractions and services in both the village and area include: The Denaut Mansion Lower Beverley Lake Park References External links Delta, Ontario Old Stone Mill National Historic Site of Canada Delta Fair Communities in Leeds and Grenville United Counties