The return of maple sugaring season is approaching in Vermont, and you're invited to join the festivities! The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association hosts the annual Maple Open House Weekend on March 22nd and 23rd. Experience the magic of this cherished tradition as local sugarmakers across the state open their doors for maple education, guided tours, and sweet samples. Don't miss the chance to learn about the history and art of maple sugaring. Below, you'll find some must-visit sugarhouses in Northern Vermont.

1. Palmer’s Sugarhouse | Shelburne, VT
Palmer’s Sugarhouse welcomes the community on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Enjoy sugar on snow, live music, horse rides, and other maple-boiling activities. Conveniently located less than 20 minutes from Burlington, this sugarhouse is a must-visit.

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2. Sugartree Maple Farm | Williston, VT
Sugartree Maple Farm will be open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday of Open House Weekend. Visitors can tour the sugarhouse, enjoy maple hot dogs, listen to live music, and even try maple-infused adult beverages from BEVO Catering. Breakfast will also be available.

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3. Mountainview Mapleworks at the Giroux Family Farm | Richmond, VT
Nestled in the foothills of the mountains, this family-run sugarhouse offers trails to see the running sap, delicious maple samples, and maple coffee and doughnuts. There is ample parking, and Vermont maple syrup will be available for purchase. Open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

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4. Palmer Lane Maple | Jericho, VT
Palmer Lane Maple will have every maple treat you can imagine! Indulge in maple cream donuts, maple hot dogs, and maple creemees. They will also serve cold maple coffee from Brew House Coffee Company and waffle bite sundaes. Open both days from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

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5. Browns River Maple | Essex Junction, VT
Visit this family-owned sugarhouse from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for tours, syrup samples, and a tapping demonstration. Meet local motocross racer Kenyon Pelkey for an autograph session, and shop for maple products.

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6. Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT

Experience the sugaring process at Shelburne Farms! Tour the sugarhouse, tap a maple tree, and enjoy maple syrup samples. Explore the sugarbush, join a scavenger hunt, and try classic sugar on snow. This free event takes place Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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Whether you're indulging in sweet samples or embarking on guided tours, you won’t regret immersing yourself in the magic of Vermont’s maple legacy. Be sure to visit these open houses to celebrate this cherished tradition during sugaring season. Check out the  2025 maple map  for a full guide to all Vermont sugarhouses participating in the 2025 Maple Open House Weekend!

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