New York State Maple Weekend
Get ready to shake off the winter chill and step into the sugarbush! The New York State Maple Producers’ Association invites you to celebrate the arrival of spring at the annual Maple Weekend. This is agri-tourism at its finest: a chance to go behind the scenes and see how New York’s maple syrup is made, right from the source.
What to Expect
Maple Weekend is more than just a tour; it’s a sensory experience for the whole family. Across the state, local farmers are opening their doors to share the time-honored traditions of sugarmaking.
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See the Process: Watch how clear sap is transformed into rich, amber syrup using both traditional methods and modern technology.
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Smell the Magic: Smell the unmistakable aroma of maple sap boiling down in the evaporator.
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Taste the Tradition: Sample pure maple syrup in its many delicious forms, from warm syrup to maple cream, sugar, and candy.
Event Details
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Dates: March 21–22 & March 28–29, 2026
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Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Note: Please check with individual farms for specific hours or special activities)
Participating Farms in Lake Placid
- Heaven Hill Farm: Come for a tour of their Audubon recognized bird-friendly sugaring operation and learn about making maple syrup on a woodfired evaporator. Enjoy maple coffee and treats for the family and even experience tapping a maple tree.
- Cornell University Uihlein Maple Research Forest: Hands-on activities & educational tours of the sugaring process and research at Cornell University’s Maple Research Forest. Free tasting and sugar on snow. Come learn how maple is made in a commercial maple operation and how it can be done on a small scale. Want to get started in maple sugaring? Come ask the Cornell University maple experts.
Come out to the farm, support your local producers, and find out why New York maple is second to none!