What’s sweet and delicious, contains healthful minerals, and goes well with pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and more? Maple syrup, of course! And that’s only one of the many magnificent maple products on the market today.

If you haven’t yet heard of New York State’s Maple Weekends you’ll definitely want to get in on this sweet action, happening on March 22nd & 23rd, as well as March 29th & 30th, 2025.

Experience the Sweet Life of Maple Close to Glens Falls

Photo credit: Alan Nudi

Every spring, members of the New York State Maple Producers Association invite the public to visit their sugar houses and farms to learn about the deep-rooted tradition of maple production, a unique process unlike any other agricultural pursuit.

Throughout Washington County, guests enjoy samples of authentic maple syrup, maple candy, and other tasty treats. Plus, many locations also offer pancake breakfasts, maple sugar house tours, horse wagon rides and more. And the best part of the festivities? Most of the events, activities, and tastings are free – minus the pancake breakfasts and any maple treats you purchase to take home!

The official time is 10am to 4pm for each day of Maple Weekends, although some participants start earlier in the day.

Below, we’ve highlighted nearby participating maple farms and activities happening in Washington County, a region well-known for its robust agricultural sector. Luckily, these maple farms and sugar houses are just a short drive away from the Glens Falls, Saratoga Springs and Lake George regions. Which makes our county an easy addition to any trip!

Local Sugar Houses & Farms Participating in Maple Weekends

Over the two Maple Weekends, visitors embark on a self-guided tour to participating farms to enjoy tastings, treats and tours. We invite you to head to one, two, three or more! The majority of maple farms are family-run businesses that have been engaging in the tradition of maple production for many years, each with its own unique variations on the process. They’re passionate about what they do, and they can’t wait to share this time-honored tradition with visiting families.

Photo credit: Alan Nudi

Check Out the 2025 Maple Weekends Locations in Washington County, NY

Here’s who is participating this year:

• Dry Brook Sugar House, 432 Chambers Road, Salem, NY 12865
• Grottoli’s Maple, 91 Ritchie Road, Middle Granville, NY 12849
• Mapleland Farms, 647 Bunker Hill Road, Salem, NY 12865
• Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House, 1208 Hatch Hill Road, Whitehall, NY 12887
• Wild Hill Maple, 366 Carney Cassidy Road, Salem, NY 12865
• Wild Hogs Sugar Shack at Maplemilk Farm, 1359 Shunpike Road, Cambridge, NY 12816

Pro Tips for Traveling to Maple Farms

Remember: these sugar houses are out in farm country, and you’ll want to have the map should you lose service on your phone (and GPS) while exploring our beautiful countryside!

Additionally, some of the activities take place outdoors on working farms. Keep this in mind in terms of your clothing and footwear. March is still chilly in New York State, and there’s likely to be a combination of mud and snow on the ground!

Maple Weekends in Washington County: Specific Activities & Events Taking Place March 22 – 23 and March 29 – 30

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides at Dry Brook Sugar House

Dry Brook Sugar House in Salem will be serving a pancake breakfast from 8 am to 2 pm (note: this starts earlier than most Maple Weekend activities.)

The Washington County Draft Animal Association will be in attendance again this year, providing a traditional horse-drawn wagon ride to the border of Vermont, which is just down the road from the sugar house. Horse-drawn wagon rides are weather permitting, and will take place 10  am to 3 pm.

Extra Maple Fun at Mapleland Farms

Also in Salem, Mapleland Farms will be open from 9 am to 1 pm on Maple Weekends, plus they’ve added on another weekend of maple fun (breakfast only) on March 15th and 16th.

A pancake breakfast will be served from 9 am to 1 pm, which is all you can eat starting with two pancakes and two sausages. Or, the younger members of your family can enjoy the kids breakfast, which includes one pancake and one sausage. All breakfasts include coffee, tea, hot cocoa, and/or juice.

Plus, Mapleland Farms will be conducting tours of the sugar house and inviting guests to take a walk through the woods, either on your own or with a guided tour! The tour guide will discuss the sugar bush, the health of the woods, and of course tree tapping for sap. Guests can also enjoy sampling products and shopping in their store for goodies to bring home.

Year-Round Sweets & Treats at Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House

Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House has its own restaurant that is open year-round, although it certainly gets busy on Maple Weekends! (Our suggestion: come early, they open at 7 am.) They serve up whole wheat pancakes, chocolate chip pancakes, old-fashioned oatmeal, sausage, biscuits and gravy, French toast, waffles, eggs and more. Horse-drawn wagon rides will be available, weather permitting.

Like Mapleland Farms, Rathbun’s Maple Sugar House is extending the maple fun: come by for an open house on weekends through mid-April!

Pancake Breakfast and Tours at Grottoli’s Maple

Another popular favorite, the Grottoli family has been making maple for generations. During Maple Weekends 2025, Grottoli’s Maple will be offering tours of their sugarhouse, as well as delicious pancake breakfasts featuring their own maple syrup.

Plus, on top of their delicious syrup, granulated maple sugar and maple spread (“cream”), they’ll also have several unique maple treats for sale! These include maple cotton candy, maple popcorn, maple coated nuts, maple fudge and more. Yum!

Crafts & Fun for Kids at Wild Hill Maple

Wild Hill Maple in Salem is offering a slew of fun for the kids this year with their kids corner, featuring fun crafts and learning for all ages! Of course, they’ll also offer ongoing tours of their sugarhouse, free raffles, samples of all of their products as well as samples of their favorite maple recipes!

Plus, Wild Hill Maple will also have all their delicious products available for purchase, including the soft maple candy shown above. Plus hard candy drops and lollipops, maple coffee, maple tea, bourbon barrel aged maple syrup and more!

All the fun is happening during the regular Maple Weekends time frame – 10 am to 4 pm on March 22nd and 23rd and March 29th and 30th, 2025.

Keep the Mapley Goodness Going in Washington County

Can’t make it out for Maple Weekends 2025 on March 22nd & 23rd or March 29th & 30th? Some of the farms advertise they’re open year-round, such as Grottoli’s Maple and Schneible Maple, although you’ll likely want to call ahead before visiting.

However, in the Northeast, March means maple, and this is the prime time to explore area maple farms and sugar houses. So get out there if you can!

Beyond Maple Weekends: More to Do in Washington County, NY

Naturally, this popular agritourism area has much more to offer guests than the incredible Maple Weekends experience. Want to taste more locally-made treats? Check out Argyle Cheese Farmer for cheesy deliciousness, the cheesecakes from the nuns at New Skete Monastery, or Battenkill Valley Creamery for ice cream and chocolate milk that’s gained a following throughout the Northeast! If you love honey, bees and beeswax creations, you won’t want to miss Bee & Bramble‘s artisanal products, or the beekeeping hub that is BetterBee.

You’ll also find many incredible adventures throughout the region, including equine experiences, dog-friendly activities, world-class performances, hiking trails and more.

Plus, don’t forget to explore the many unique places to stay in the area, from farm stays and traditional bed & breakfasts to vacation rentals such as log cabins and renovated historic buildings!