New York Celebrates Maple Month with Upcoming Maple Weekends

Governor Hochul encourages New Yorkers to support local maple producers during annual festivities

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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Governor Kathy Hochul is encouraging New Yorkers to support their local maple producers during Maple Month and highlighted the state's upcoming Maple Weekends, which will take place March 21-22 and March 28-29. New York continues to rank second in the nation in maple production, with over 2,000 maple sugar makers producing 829,000 gallons in 2025. The Governor's proposed 2027 Executive Budget includes continued funding for marketing and research to further grow the maple industry.

Why it matters

Maple production is an important part of New York's agricultural economy, and the annual Maple Weekends provide an opportunity for the public to engage with local maple producers, learn about the maple-making process, and purchase maple products directly from the source. The state's investment in marketing and research for the maple industry helps to sustain this longstanding tradition and support family-run maple farms.

The details

New York's Maple Weekends allow visitors to tour maple farms, sample fresh maple syrup, and see demonstrations of the maple-making process. Many farms also offer additional activities like pancake breakfasts, product sales, and educational displays. The state's Taste NY markets will also be highlighting maple products and producers throughout March, with special events, samplings, and promotions.

  • Maple Weekends will take place on March 21-22 and March 28-29, 2026.
  • In 2025, New York produced 829,000 gallons of maple syrup.

The players

Governor Kathy Hochul

The Governor of New York who is encouraging New Yorkers to support local maple producers during Maple Month.

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

The state agency that supports the maple industry through investments in research and marketing programs like NYS Grown & Certified and Taste NY.

Parker Family Maple Farm

A family-owned maple farm in West Chazy, Clinton County that is one of the largest maple producers in the country, producing over 50,000 gallons of maple syrup per year.

New York State Maple Producers Association

The organization representing maple producers across the state that helps coordinate Maple Weekends and other promotional efforts.

New York Farm Bureau

The organization representing New York's agricultural industry, including the maple industry, that encourages participation in Maple Weekends.

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What they’re saying

“Maple Weekend is a tradition and celebration we all look forward to, especially after a snowy winter. It's one of the first signs that spring is on its way.”

— Helen Thomas, New York State Maple Producers Association Executive Director

“I think that I speak for not just myself, my family and my farm, but our entire community of North Country maple producers, when I say how honored we are to be the host of this year's tapping event.”

— Michael Parker, Parker Family Maple Farm Owner

“Maple really is the lifeblood of our state, and particularly of the foothills of the Adirondacks. Our local producers have carried on traditions from previous generations, originating back to indigenous knowledge, and continually amaze me with modern ingenuity.”

— Shannon Onstot, Taste NY Market Manager and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Saratoga County

What’s next

The state will continue to promote and support the maple industry through marketing, research, and other initiatives outlined in the Governor's proposed 2027 Executive Budget.

The takeaway

New York's maple industry is a longstanding agricultural tradition that continues to thrive, with family-run farms and producers across the state opening their doors to the public during Maple Weekends to share the art of maple-making and the unique flavors of New York maple products.