It is a well-known rite of spring and tradition for many Maine families – making the trip to sugarhouses for Maine Maple Sunday® weekend. The event, the first of its kind in the nation, is in its 42nd year.
The 2025 edition of Maine Maple Sunday® weekend will be held March 22 and 23 at more than 100 sugarhouses statewide. Some sugarhouses will be open both days, while others may be open for one day. Be sure to visit and take in all the sights and smells of making maple syrup in Maine.
Among the sugarhouses open this year will be several Real Maine members. We wanted to spotlight a few of these members and what visitors can expect when they stop by on Maine Maple Sunday® weekend.
At Bob’s Sugarhouse in Dover-Foxcroft, you can experience:
- Evaporator demonstrations and discussions of sugaring
- A demonstration of tree-tapping, maple puzzles, and coloring pages for children
- Tasting free samples of a wide number of maple confections and products, including maple chocolates, maple popcorn, maple butter, and maple taffy (also known as “sugar on snow”)
At Sawyer’s Maple Farm in Jackman, you can experience:
- The process of making maple syrup, from tree to table
- An open house at their store
- Tasting free samples of a wide number of maple confections and products, including maple cotton candy, barbecue sauces, granola, and fudge
You can find a list of participating sugarhouses by visiting the Events page on the Maine Maple Producers Association website at mainemapleproducers.com.
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL VISIT:
- Each site is different – review schedules and hours of operation, complimentary or ticketed activities, etc. Before you head out, check for any changes – use local listings, webpages, social media, or call the business.
- Dress for the weather and the season – changing temperatures, melting or accumulating spring snow, and mud puddles are common.
- Follow farm rules; stay in visitor areas.
- Stick to established trails and roads.
ENJOY PURE MAINE MAPLE SYRUP YEAR-ROUND!
There are many ways and places to buy pure Maine maple syrup and maple products throughout the year. Real Maine members are a great place to start your search – go to www.RealMaine.com. You can find Maine maple products at sugarhouses, farm stands, local grocery stores, and through Maine-based online retailers. And be sure to look for the Maine pure maple syrup “Official Sweetener of Maine” logo.
