Maple Month in Mass. Brings Open House at Sugarhouses

Visitors can get a taste of this year's maple harvest at over two dozen participating farms across the state.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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More than two dozen Massachusetts maple producers and sugarhouses will open to the public for Maple Weekend on March 7-8 so that visitors can get an up-close look at — and taste of — this year's maple harvest. The annual event is organized by the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association, which represents over 300 sugarers in the state.

Why it matters

Maple sugaring is a beloved tradition in Massachusetts, with the state's maple producers playing a key role in the local food economy and culture. Maple Weekend provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to connect directly with producers, learn about the maple sugaring process, and support small businesses.

The details

During Maple Weekend, sugarhouses across Massachusetts will offer tours, demonstrations, samples, and special maple-themed foods and drinks. Some producers may have additional activities like pancake breakfasts, maple sugar and snow making, and maple hot chocolate. The Massachusetts Maple Producers Association website has an interactive map to help visitors plan their maple sugaring route.

  • Maple producers began tapping trees last month to start the 2026 maple harvest season.
  • Maple Weekend will take place on March 7-8, 2026.
  • The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is also hosting free maple sugaring events on March 14 and 15, 2026.

The players

Massachusetts Maple Producers Association

The state's association of maple producers, representing over 300 different sugarers.

Kim Trust

The president of the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association.

Richard Julian

The vice president of the Massachusetts Maple Producers Association.

Missy Leab

A member of the family that owns Ioka Valley Farm, a large maple producer participating in Maple Weekend.

Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation

The state agency hosting free maple sugaring events in March.

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What they’re saying

“Maybe they'll have a pancake breakfast or maybe they'll be making sugar and snow, or maybe they'll be serving maple hot cocoa, or maybe they'll be making donuts or boiling hot dogs and maple syrup like the old timers did.”

— Kim Trust, President, Massachusetts Maple Producers Association (WBUR)

“If you look at that, you can kind of map a route for you and your family to go on.”

— Kim Trust, President, Massachusetts Maple Producers Association (WBUR)

“They have 18,000 taps, so they're a really big operation compared to a lot of the other producers in Massachusetts.”

— Kim Trust, President, Massachusetts Maple Producers Association (WBUR)

“Look at some of the businesses around [your] community to see what they're making locally with maple syrup.”

— Kim Trust, President, Massachusetts Maple Producers Association (WBUR)

What’s next

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation will host free maple sugaring events on March 14 and 15, 2026 at the Breakheart Reservation in Saugus and the Blue Hill Reservation in Canton.

The takeaway

Maple sugaring is a beloved tradition in Massachusetts, and Maple Weekend provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to connect directly with local producers, learn about the maple harvesting process, and support small businesses that are keeping this cultural heritage alive.