Maple Weekend Returns to New York Farms

Temperatures play a key role in maple syrup production during the annual celebration.

Mar. 27, 2026 at 12:21pm

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The second and final Maple Weekend kicks off on Saturday, with around 160 farms across New York State, including dozens in the Finger Lakes region, taking part in the annual celebration of the state's maple syrup industry. Farms are organizing maple festivals, tasting events, pancake breakfasts, and tours to showcase their maple syrup and other maple-flavored products.

Why it matters

Maple syrup production is heavily dependent on weather conditions, particularly temperature fluctuations. Maple Weekend provides an opportunity for farms to educate the public on the science behind maple syrup production and the impact of weather on their crops.

The details

Temperatures have been up-and-down in the lead-up to Maple Weekend, hitting 60 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday before dropping to the low 30s on Friday. These temperature swings are crucial for maple syrup production, as the sap only flows when daytime temperatures are above freezing and nighttime temperatures dip below freezing.

  • Maple Weekend kicks off on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
  • Events typically run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Maple Weekend.

The players

New York State Maple Producers' Association

The organization that coordinates and promotes Maple Weekend each year.

Schoff's Sugar Shack

A farm in Victor, New York that showcased its maple syrup production process to local news last week.

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What’s next

Farms will continue to host Maple Weekend events throughout the weekend, showcasing their maple syrup and other maple-flavored products to visitors.

The takeaway

Maple Weekend highlights the importance of temperature fluctuations for maple syrup production, and how New York's maple farms are working to share their craft with the public during this annual celebration.