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Maple fest time in Northeast Ohio.
Our family will attend one of the Pancake and Sauage breakfasts.
What’s happening now (late Feb–early March 2026)
- Lake Metroparks Farmpark, Hale Farm & Village, and stops along the Ohio Maple Madness Driving Trail are already hosting maple demonstrations and pancake breakfasts starting February 28.
- These early-season events focus on tapping, sap collection, and boiling — the most educational part of the season.
🍁 Mid‑season events (March 2026)
Most parks and farms across Northeast Ohio run maple weekends throughout March. Common features include:
- Tree tapping demos
- Sugarhouse tours
- Maple candy making
- Pancake breakfasts
- Historical reenactments (e.g., pioneer and Native American sugaring methods)
The broader Ohio maple season typically lasts mid‑February through early April, depending on freeze–thaw cycles.
🍁 Major festival: Geauga County Maple Festival (Chardon)
This is the region’s anchor event — and in 2026, it’s the 100th anniversary.
- Tappin’ Sunday: March 1, 2026 (Chardon Square)
- Festival dates: April 23–26, 2026
- Location: Chardon Square, Geauga County
- Notes: Oldest maple festival in the U.S.; rides, contests, syrup judging, parades.
