Maple Month in Massachusetts

Posted by Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

March marks the beginning of maple season in Massachusetts, when sugarmakers across the state start to tap their trees to collect the sap inside and transform it into delicious maple products.  

As temperatures warm and Massachusetts enters so-called “sugar weather” sugar houses open their doors to the public for tours, sampling, demonstrations, and other special events. Maple season typically only lasts about 4 – 6 weeks depending on the weather, so you don’t want to miss out. 

Here’s how you can make the most of Maple Month in Massachusetts this year:

South Face Farm, Ashfield

The Massachusetts Maple Producers Association, better known as Mass Maple, will celebrate Maple Weekend on March 8 – 9. Maple Weekend is a fun, family-friendly opportunity to meet sugarmakers, learn about the maple sugaring process, and to try and buy some maple goodies. In 2025 over 30 sugar houses are participating in the festivities. See the list here. 

Old Sturbridge Village sponsors Maple Days on Wednesdays through Sundays from February 19 to March 9. There, guests can tour the village’s working sugar farm and learn all about the early 19th century sugaring process from costumed historians. You can even try some period-appropriate, maple-flavored food. Maple activities are included with your admission. 

Northampton Market

Many farms run events all month. Some sugarhouses require advanced registration for their events, and the maple sugaring process is very temperature-dependent – meaning not every sugarhouse will be running taps or boiling sap every day. It’s always a good idea to call ahead or check their website before heading out to your farm of choice. View interactive maps of Maple Producers and other agricultural attractions in Massachusetts via MassGrown. 

Maple in Massachusetts 

According to the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, Massachusetts is home to more than 300 maple producers that make over 70,000 gallons of maple syrup per year, making us one of the top maple producing states in the country. Massachusetts maple producers employ over a thousand people and contribute over $15 million to local economies. Maple month can sustain many farms throughout the year. 

Ready to go sugaring? Learn more about Massachusetts sugar shacks, buy some locally made maple products, and get some special maple recipes at MassMaple.org. 

TOPICS: Maple Month, Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge