As winter loosens its grip and spring peeks around the corner, there’s one event that every maple lover should have on their radar—New York’s Maple Weekend 2025! For two weekends in March, maple producers across the state swing open their sugarhouse doors and invite you in for an unforgettable experience. From learning how to tap trees to watching the mesmerizing process of sap boiling down into golden syrup, this is a rare opportunity to witness nature’s magic firsthand. And, of course, you’ll get to taste the freshest, purest maple syrup in all its mouthwatering forms!
What is Maple Weekend?
Maple Weekend is your backstage pass to the world of maple sugarmaking in New York. Organized and sponsored by the New York State Maple Producers’ Association, this event highlights the deep-rooted traditions and hard work of local maple farmers. Visitors get a front-row seat to the sugarmaking process and the chance to sample delicious maple treats—right from the source!
For more details, visit: www.mapleweekend.com.
When is Maple Weekend 2025?
Maple Weekend takes place on the last two weekends of March. This year it falls on March 22nd-23rd & March 29th-30th.
The hours are 10am to 4pm – exceptions noted by individual farms.
How much?
Tours and product samples are offered at most sites free of charge (museums are the exception).
Why You Shouldn’t Miss It
During Maple Weekend, you can: âś” Taste fresh, pure maple syrup and a variety of delicious maple confections. âś” Learn the sugarmaking process from tree to table, including tapping, collecting, and boiling. âś” Experience the time-honored traditions that have been passed down for generations in New York State. âś” Celebrate the first agricultural harvest of the season in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. âś” Connect with local maple farmers who help make New York the second-largest maple syrup producer in the United States! âś” Discover new ways to cook and bake with maple syrup, maple sap, and other maple-infused products. âś” Witness sustainable agricultural practices at work, showcasing how this incredible industry balances tradition and innovation.
Did You Know? Fun Maple Syrup Facts!
Production Powerhouse: While Vermont may be the first state that comes to mind when you think of maple syrup, New York is a major player in the industry! In 2024 alone, New York produced approximately 846,000 gallons of maple syrup, ranking second in the nation.
Nature’s Timing: The ideal conditions for maple syrup production are warm days and cold nights—just like the ones we experience in March!
A Lot of Sap for a Little Syrup: It takes 40 gallons of sap to make just one gallon of pure maple syrup.
Tree Longevity: A single maple tree can produce sap for up to 100 years—talk about a sweet legacy!
Not Just Any Tree: Sugar maples are the gold standard for syrup production, but black, silver, and red maples can also be tapped.
Nutritional Benefits: Maple syrup isn’t just delicious—it’s also rich in manganese, a mineral that helps maintain bones and connective tissue.
Proper Storage: Once opened, maple syrup should be refrigerated to maintain freshness. You can even freeze it for long-term storage!
Beyond the Bottle: Did you know maple wood is used in musical instruments because of its excellent sound quality? Plus, the maple leaf is a key symbol in Canadian military regalia.
Plan Your Visit!
Don’t miss out on this once-a-year celebration of nature, tradition, and—of course—delicious maple syrup! Whether you’re a longtime maple enthusiast or new to the world of sugarmaking, New York’s Maple Weekend 2025 promises an unforgettable experience for all ages. Mark your calendar, bring your sweet tooth, and get ready to indulge in one of nature’s finest gifts! Here are four destinations in and around the Hudson Valley that are opening their doors and participating in the event. For more locations and information, you can also visit www.mapleweekend.com. Happy syrup season!
Photo Courtesy of Soukup Farms
Soukup Farms
271 Halls Corners Road, Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 264-3137
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Soukup Farms is a third generation family farm, producing and selling pure New York Maple Syrup. Started as a hobby in the early 1950's the operation expanded to 800 taps in the 1990's and today has more than 3,000 taps in three sugarbushes. With a renewed interest in the maple production process the third generation of syrup producers has moved to a new sugarhouse and is actively expanding the business.
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
- Self-guided maple tour 10 am to 4 pm
- Product samples
- Breakfast from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
- Sugar on snow
- Maple & Apple Cider Donuts
- Farm store open and stocked.
- Syrup making (Weather depending)
- Pre-Orders for Maple Syrup Products
Participating Dates: 03/22, 03/23, 03/29, 03/30
Photo courtesy of Tree Juice Maple Syrup
Tree Juice Maple Syrup
Lazy Crazy Acres Farm
59 Rider Hollow Road, Arkville, NY 12406
(845) 204-8870
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
- Open house at the Tree Juice Maple Syrup Sap House at 251 Rider Hollow Road
- Product offered for sale at the same location
- Product also offered for sale in Barn at 59 Rider Hollow Road, Arkville, NY 12406.
Participating Dates: 03/22, 03/23, 03/29, 03/30
Photo courtesy of Platte Creek Maple Farm
Platte Creek Maple Farm
808 Glasco Turnpike, Saugerties, NY
(845) 853-4240
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DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
- Come join us for live demonstrations and tours:
- Boiling maple sap into maple syrup
- Tree tapping
- Sugar woods tours
- Sugarhouse tours
- Sample our maple syrup, maple cream, maple sugar and maple candy.
Participating Dates: 03/22, 03/23
Photo courtesy of New Beginnings Farmstead
New Beginnings Farmstead
2585 Rt 209, Kingston, NY, 12401
(845) 430-8521
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Join us at New Beginnings Farmstead for our annual Maple Weekend! Come see the sap boil in the sugar shack (where all the magic happens), take tours of the farm and the sugar bush, and enjoy free samples of fresh waffles with a variety of our maple syrup flavors in our barn. All of our syrups will be available for purchase including some of our fan favorites: vanilla, cinnamon and whiskey-barrel aged.
We encourage you to bring the whole family for this FREE, fun, educational outdoor event.
Photo courtesy of New Beginnings Farmstead
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES
- Tour of the sugarbush
- Kids activities include decorating a cookie, tree identification
- Pet the sheep!
- Sample our products on fresh hot waffles.
- School groups welcome - contact us for further information
Participating Dates: 03/22, 03/23, 03/29, 03/30
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Main photo courtesy of NYS Maple Producers Association
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