NYS Maple Weekend

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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.

See the Process: Watch how clear sap is transformed into rich, amber syrup using both traditional methods and modern technology.

Smell the Magic: Smell the unmistakable aroma of maple sap boiling down in the evaporator.

Taste the Tradition: Sample pure maple syrup in its many delicious forms, from warm syrup to maple cream, sugar, and candy.

Event Details
Dates: March 21–22 & March 28–29, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Note: Please check with individual farms for specific hours or special activities)

Location: Participating farms from across the Adirondacks & New York State!

Participating Farms in the Saranac Lake Region
Paul Smith's College
Open 9:00am - 1:00pm
Activities: Horse drawn wagon rides from the parking area into the sugarbush. Paul Smith's College student led tours of the sugarbush and sugarhouse.
Location: The College sugarbush is located approximately 2.5 miles down the White PIne Road; on the right hand side just past the bridge to the Jones Pond outlet stream.
Address: 322 White Pine Road, Paul Smith's, NY 12970
Special Events
Wild Center Maple Pancake Brunch: March 21st, 10am-12pm
Wild Center Sugar Shack Tours
Come out to the farm, support your local producers, and find out why New York maple is second to none!

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Dates

The event runs from 1:00 AM to 11:00 PM on the following dates.
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