Latest news with #MapleWeekends
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Maple Weekends 2025: Where to find local producers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Maple Weekends are about to begin in New York, and 2025 is expected to be a big year. New York is second in the nation when it comes to producing maple syrup. According to the Governor's Office, maple production increased to 864,000 gallons in 2024 — up nearly 100,000 gallons from 2023. Maple Weekends in New York are on March 22-23 and March 29-30, but some farms have events outside of those days. The sap is flowing: Maple season underway ahead of Maple Weekend News 8 compiled a list of farms and producers in the Greater Rochester Area celebrating the Maple Weekends: Guests can stop by the farm during maple weekends to watch syrup being boiled, taste their first harvest of the season, and visit other vendors on the farm, Pancake breakfasts will be available on March 22-23. Doors at the farm will open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum is inviting guests to explore the Maple Sugar Festival. It will show guests 19th-century sap-collecting techniques and how settlers turned sap into maple sugar. A breakfast buffet will be offered as week. These will be held from March 21-23 and from March 28-30. They will start at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. each day. The Victor farm's sugarhouse and sugarbush will be open for live demonstrations and viewing. No unguided trekking is allowed. Food and drink is also served during this time. These will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Honeoye Falls farm will show guests what it takes to produce all-natural maple syrup while offering samples of other maple products. A pancake breakfast will be served on the last weekend this will be held at the Mendon Fire Hall. This will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both Maple Weekends at the Elba farm will offer sap boiling demonstrations and maple syrup tastings. The event will be open rain or shine. (Not to mention, guests are encouraged to yell 'Go Bills!' in the sugarhouse!) These will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The farm on Macedon Center Road provides tours of the sap house, horse-guided tours of the sugar bush, and provides free samples. These will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maple Weekend at this Willis Hill Farm will offer maple syrup production, education, samples and tours. The sugar shack will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day for tours. The farm's 'most popular maple event' — the Maople Open House will invite family and friends to check out maple syrup demonstrations. In addition, guests will also be able to sample maple products and take walks through the sugarbush. The open house is open on Saturdays and Sundays in March from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children will be able to drill and hammer a tap in a tree with assistance. Other activities include cooking demonstrations, samples and tastings, and a breakfast. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The sap is flowing: Maple season underway ahead of Maple Weekend
ONTARIO, N.Y. (WROC) – In 2024, New York State's maple production increased to 846,000 gallons, which is nearly 100,000 gallons more than the 2023 season. This season, however, has had a bit of a slow start, but as Dan Milke, owner of Shadow Hill Maple Syrup says weather conditions and timing are key. 'It's our latest start this year, more than it has ever been, just because of the cold temperatures we've had all through January and February. But we're up and running at full steam right now. We've had a real good week last week and a good week to look forward to this week,' he said. As the cold weather lingered throughout the winter, it's been a challenge for many in the farming community. But now, as temperatures rise, the promise of spring brings hope. For farmers, it's not just about waiting for the season to change—it's about being ready when it does. 'We've had colder winters, we've had snowier winters, but this one was kind of annoying, I think for everyone. We're ready for a day like today. But, you know, farmers have 4 seasons, just like everyone else. But we add one more season — in the farm community, it's called getting ready for spring. And that comes at you fast and I think a day like today is going to encourage a lot of farmers that they will be fine,' said Commissioner Richard Ball. As farmers shake off the winter chill and embrace the promise of spring, the season brings more than just warmer temperatures. It marks the beginning of new opportunities, especially for families eager to enjoy the first signs of the season. 'We've got a great season going forward. We got beautiful weather. I think it's a great time for families to come out. It's usually the first event of the season for families to get out of the house after a long winter. So, it's great to come to a sugar house, see how maple syrups are made and enjoy all the special products that we make with it,' Milke said. Maple Weekends are celebrated the last two weekends in March across NYS. And so many maple farmers, including those here at Shadow Hill Maple Syrup, are ready to celebrate with their hungry guests. Click here to learn more about Shadow Hill Maple Syrup's upcoming events. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
