March 28, 2004

Join Maine’s maple producers each spring as they celebrate Maine Maple Sunday – the day when sugar makers around the State open the doors of their sugarhouses for the public to join them in their rites of spring – making maple syrup.

Here’s your chance to see first hand how 40 gallons of maple sap is turned into just one gallon of that golden delight you pour over hot pancakes…or ice cream.

Most sugarhouses offer free tasting and a live demonstration of how syrup is produced, from tap to table. Many offer a variety of other treats and activities, including syrup on pancakes or ice cream, sugarbush tours, sleigh or wagon rides, and lots more.

Many sugarhouses will arrange special tours and demonstrations for groups on other days as well – call them to make arrangements.

Maine Maple Sunday is always the fourth Sunday in March, but you can buy maple syrup at other times too. Most producers participate every year, and the web listings are updated throughout the year.

Enjoy the first sweet taste of spring in Maine!