Spring is officially here, and that means one thing for farmers in the Northeast—maple season is in full swing! At Dry Brook Sugar House, the annual tradition of tapping maple trees and collecting sap is underway, marking the start of another busy and sweet season.

This year, Dry Brook Sugar House is also participating in New York’s Maple Weekend, an event organized by the New York State Maple Producers’ Association. The event invites visitors to experience the sugarmaking process firsthand, learn about the history and traditions of maple production, and—of course—sample fresh, pure maple syrup in its many delicious forms.

Maple Weekend will take place on March 22-23 and March 29-30, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (with exceptions noted by individual farms). Guests can watch live demonstrations of syrup production, taste freshly made maple treats, and even purchase locally made maple products directly from producers. Over the years, it has expanded to four days across two weekends and is now celebrating its 29th year.

Visitors to Dry Brook Sugar House can see the sap-to-syrup process up close, from tree tapping to boiling in an evaporator. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to produce just one gallon of syrup. With climate conditions playing a crucial role in sap flow, local farmers are mindful of the impact of warming winters and unpredictable temperature swings on future production.

But whether you’re a longtime maple syrup lover or looking to experience sugarmaking for the first time, New York’s Maple Weekend is the perfect opportunity to enjoy one of nature’s sweetest traditions.
For more information, visit Dry Brook Sugar House’s website or check out nysmaple.com for details on participating farms and events.