Celebrating Maple Syrup Heritage Since 1926

The Geauga County Maple Festival honors Ohio's maple syrup tradition with events in Chardon, celebrating the region's rich heritage every April since 1926. Join us for this free, family-friendly festival!

A scenic outdoor pathway lined with cherry blossom trees. A colorful stall features a yellow banner with red Japanese characters, and there are propane tanks and striped fabric nearby. Pink paper lanterns are strung along the trees.
A scenic outdoor pathway lined with cherry blossom trees. A colorful stall features a yellow banner with red Japanese characters, and there are propane tanks and striped fabric nearby. Pink paper lanterns are strung along the trees.
A delightful celebration of maple syrup!

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Maple Heritage

Celebrating Ohio’s maple syrup tradition since 1926 in Chardon.

Several tents with striped red, yellow, and white covers are set up in an open area with a slight hill in the background. A few vehicles are present, and there are large signs with text and the year 2022. The surrounding trees have autumn colors, suggesting a seasonal event.
Several tents with striped red, yellow, and white covers are set up in an open area with a slight hill in the background. A few vehicles are present, and there are large signs with text and the year 2022. The surrounding trees have autumn colors, suggesting a seasonal event.
Rows of large wooden barrels are placed outdoors, with vibrant yellow autumn leaves on trees in the background.
Rows of large wooden barrels are placed outdoors, with vibrant yellow autumn leaves on trees in the background.
A smiling person wearing a white turban and an orange embroidered coat holds a tray of small brown pastries. The individual is also wearing a blue T-shirt and a name tag labeled 'Fall Festival.' In the background, there is an inflatable play structure and a softly lit environment typical of a festival setting.
A smiling person wearing a white turban and an orange embroidered coat holds a tray of small brown pastries. The individual is also wearing a blue T-shirt and a name tag labeled 'Fall Festival.' In the background, there is an inflatable play structure and a softly lit environment typical of a festival setting.
A lively outdoor gathering with numerous people of various ages engaging in activities. The scene includes a rustic wooden building with a metal roof, surrounded by picnic tables where attendees are seated. A group is in line, while others are scattered around the vicinity, possibly part of a fair or festival. Trees and greenery are present, enhancing the natural setting.
A lively outdoor gathering with numerous people of various ages engaging in activities. The scene includes a rustic wooden building with a metal roof, surrounded by picnic tables where attendees are seated. A group is in line, while others are scattered around the vicinity, possibly part of a fair or festival. Trees and greenery are present, enhancing the natural setting.
woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

The Geauga County Maple Festival is a delightful celebration of maple syrup and community spirit.

John Doe

A dense cluster of vibrant red and orange maple leaves, displaying a variety of shades from deep crimson to soft peach.
A dense cluster of vibrant red and orange maple leaves, displaying a variety of shades from deep crimson to soft peach.

I love attending the festival every year; the atmosphere and activities are simply fantastic and memorable.

Jane Smith

A community festival is taking place in an open space with a crowd of people, including adults and children, gathered around a central raised platform adorned with red and white stripes. Many attendees are dressed in traditional clothing, such as kimonos. A string of red paper lanterns hangs in the background, and some people are seated while others stand and engage in various activities. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.
A community festival is taking place in an open space with a crowd of people, including adults and children, gathered around a central raised platform adorned with red and white stripes. Many attendees are dressed in traditional clothing, such as kimonos. A string of red paper lanterns hangs in the background, and some people are seated while others stand and engage in various activities. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background.
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