Celebrate Maple Heritage

Join us for the oldest maple festival in the U.S. in beautiful Chardon, Ohio!

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Always the last full weekend in April!

Maple Festival Heritage

Celebrating Ohio's rich maple syrup tradition since 1926 with exciting events in historic Chardon Square every April.

A vibrant outdoor festival with people walking along a street, surrounded by colorful parade floats and decorations. Trees line the path and a prominent fountain with a statue is visible in the background. Participants carry red flags and there is a lively atmosphere.
A vibrant outdoor festival with people walking along a street, surrounded by colorful parade floats and decorations. Trees line the path and a prominent fountain with a statue is visible in the background. Participants carry red flags and there is a lively atmosphere.
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Two white barns with green roofs are situated in a grassy area with an asphalt path running between them. The barn on the left has a large American flag painted on its side and the name Bob Evans written above the entrance. The barn on the right has the word Ohio painted on it, along with decorative blue and red lines. Behind the barns, there is a hillside covered with autumn-colored trees in hues of brown, red, and green. The sky is clear and blue.
Two white barns with green roofs are situated in a grassy area with an asphalt path running between them. The barn on the left has a large American flag painted on its side and the name Bob Evans written above the entrance. The barn on the right has the word Ohio painted on it, along with decorative blue and red lines. Behind the barns, there is a hillside covered with autumn-colored trees in hues of brown, red, and green. The sky is clear and blue.

Maple Festival Events

Join us for the annual Geauga County Maple Festival celebrating Ohio’s rich maple syrup heritage.

Tappin' Sunday Event

Experience the ceremonial tapping of maple trees, marking the start of the syrup season in March.

A vibrant parade scene with a jeep decorated in blue driving down a street. A person in a dolphin costume is standing in the vehicle's back, engaging with the crowd. Numerous spectators, some dressed in themed jerseys, are seated alongside the street, watching the parade. American and Ohio flags are visible among the surrounding urban architecture.
A vibrant parade scene with a jeep decorated in blue driving down a street. A person in a dolphin costume is standing in the vehicle's back, engaging with the crowd. Numerous spectators, some dressed in themed jerseys, are seated alongside the street, watching the parade. American and Ohio flags are visible among the surrounding urban architecture.
Festival Activities

Enjoy a variety of activities centered around historic Chardon Square during the last weekend of April.

Admission is free, drawing thousands to celebrate the oldest maple festival in the United States.

Celebrate Maple Heritage
People are gathered at an outdoor music festival during the evening. They are dressed in colorful and eclectic clothing, with some wearing hats and holding drinks. A large stage with vibrant visual displays is visible in the background, adorned with bright lights and the name 'CHESHIRE' at the top.
People are gathered at an outdoor music festival during the evening. They are dressed in colorful and eclectic clothing, with some wearing hats and holding drinks. A large stage with vibrant visual displays is visible in the background, adorned with bright lights and the name 'CHESHIRE' at the top.
A festive outdoor setting featuring an Oktoberfest food festival sign adorned with various fall-themed decorations, such as hay bales, pumpkins, and corn stalks. Several people are walking around the area, and colorful buildings and structures, including a dining area with blue umbrellas and picnic tables, are visible in the background. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds, indicating a sunny day.
A festive outdoor setting featuring an Oktoberfest food festival sign adorned with various fall-themed decorations, such as hay bales, pumpkins, and corn stalks. Several people are walking around the area, and colorful buildings and structures, including a dining area with blue umbrellas and picnic tables, are visible in the background. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds, indicating a sunny day.

Gallery

A large gingerbread house structure made of illuminated wire is displayed in a wooded park area. Candy cane decorations surround it, and orange safety barriers and poles are seen in the foreground. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows on the grass.
A large gingerbread house structure made of illuminated wire is displayed in a wooded park area. Candy cane decorations surround it, and orange safety barriers and poles are seen in the foreground. Sunlight filters through the trees, casting shadows on the grass.
A large outdoor festival or event takes place under strings of colorful triangular flags. The scene is surrounded by lush green trees, and in the background, there is a tall church tower. The area is crowded with people, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.
A large outdoor festival or event takes place under strings of colorful triangular flags. The scene is surrounded by lush green trees, and in the background, there is a tall church tower. The area is crowded with people, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.
A white gazebo surrounded by trees with autumn foliage is adorned with American flags. Corn stalks are tied to the gazebo's pillars, and potted mums sit at its base. Buildings and parked cars can be seen in the background, typical of a quaint small-town setting.
A white gazebo surrounded by trees with autumn foliage is adorned with American flags. Corn stalks are tied to the gazebo's pillars, and potted mums sit at its base. Buildings and parked cars can be seen in the background, typical of a quaint small-town setting.
A vibrant outdoor festival scene with people walking and gathering on a vast grassy area during sunset. A tall, cylindrical structure with colorful panels stands prominently on the left. A large Ferris wheel is visible in the background against a backdrop of mountains. Attendees are casually dressed and engaged in various activities.
A vibrant outdoor festival scene with people walking and gathering on a vast grassy area during sunset. A tall, cylindrical structure with colorful panels stands prominently on the left. A large Ferris wheel is visible in the background against a backdrop of mountains. Attendees are casually dressed and engaged in various activities.
A row of colorful maple leaves transitioning from green to red is arranged neatly on wooden boards, surrounded by an array of scattered brown leaves.
A row of colorful maple leaves transitioning from green to red is arranged neatly on wooden boards, surrounded by an array of scattered brown leaves.
A lively outdoor festival scene with people walking and gathering in an open field. Colorful geometric structures with artistic designs are prominently displayed in the background amidst palm trees. The atmosphere is bright and sunny, indicative of a warm day.
A lively outdoor festival scene with people walking and gathering in an open field. Colorful geometric structures with artistic designs are prominently displayed in the background amidst palm trees. The atmosphere is bright and sunny, indicative of a warm day.

Explore our vibrant moments from the Geauga County Maple Festival.

Location Info

Join us in Chardon, Ohio, for the annual Geauga County Maple Festival, celebrating maple syrup heritage since 1926 with free admission.

Chardon

Chardon Square, Ohio

Hours

April Weekend

Heritage

Celebrating Ohio’s maple syrup since 1926.

Events

Festival

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