Maple Festival

Join us for the Geauga County Maple Festival, the oldest maple festival in the U.S. Enjoy a weekend filled with maple syrup heritage, delicious treats, and family-friendly activities in historic Chardon Square. Admission is free, so bring your friends and family!

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Green maple leaves hang from branches, with a soft-focus background of foliage and trees.
Green maple leaves hang from branches, with a soft-focus background of foliage and trees.
A dense cluster of maple leaves, varying in shades of green, some with a bright yellow tint, against a backdrop of darker foliage.
A dense cluster of maple leaves, varying in shades of green, some with a bright yellow tint, against a backdrop of darker foliage.

Tappin' Sunday

Kick off the maple syrup season with Tappin’ Sunday! This ceremonial event features the tapping of maple trees on Chardon Square, where sap is collected and processed into delicious maple syrup. Celebrate the start of spring with us!

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Festival

Celebrating Ohio's maple syrup heritage in Chardon, Ohio.

A wooded park area with tall trees showcasing autumn foliage. The leaves display shades of orange, yellow, and brown. Several people are walking along a paved path, dressed in casual clothing suitable for cooler weather.
A wooded park area with tall trees showcasing autumn foliage. The leaves display shades of orange, yellow, and brown. Several people are walking along a paved path, dressed in casual clothing suitable for cooler weather.
A food festival with a sign reading 'Taste of India Food Festival' takes place outdoors. There is a stage with a person speaking into a microphone, surrounded by attendees. Musical performers with traditional instruments are present. Surrounding the event are modern buildings and an inflatable structure.
A food festival with a sign reading 'Taste of India Food Festival' takes place outdoors. There is a stage with a person speaking into a microphone, surrounded by attendees. Musical performers with traditional instruments are present. Surrounding the event are modern buildings and an inflatable structure.
Green maple leaves extend towards the foreground while a wooden structure with a sloped roof is visible in the background, partially shaded by foliage.
Green maple leaves extend towards the foreground while a wooden structure with a sloped roof is visible in the background, partially shaded by foliage.
A colorful display of fruits and vegetables is organized in neat rows on three trays, surrounded by greenery and small stuffed animal figurines. Behind the display, shelves are filled with jars containing preserves and pickled goods. A banner with the text 'AGRICULTURE...RACING FOR THE GOLD!' is prominently featured.
A colorful display of fruits and vegetables is organized in neat rows on three trays, surrounded by greenery and small stuffed animal figurines. Behind the display, shelves are filled with jars containing preserves and pickled goods. A banner with the text 'AGRICULTURE...RACING FOR THE GOLD!' is prominently featured.
A person holds a large, orange maple leaf in the foreground with a forest path covered in fallen leaves in the background. Bare trees and a cloudy sky frame the scene, suggesting a chilly autumn day.
A person holds a large, orange maple leaf in the foreground with a forest path covered in fallen leaves in the background. Bare trees and a cloudy sky frame the scene, suggesting a chilly autumn day.

Festival Location

Join us in historic Chardon, Ohio, for the annual Geauga County Maple Festival celebrating our rich maple syrup heritage.

Chardon

Chardon Square, Ohio

Hours

10 AM - 5 PM

Heritage

Celebrating Ohio’s maple syrup since 1926.

Events

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