Maple Weekends in Dutchess County (March 22–23 and March 29–30)

Date Published: February 21, 2025

Did you know that maple production in New York is among the highest in the United States? Join us for New York State Maple Weekends (March 22–23 and March 29–30) to learn more fun facts about the sweet stuff! Here in Dutchess County, we have a handful of family-owned, high-quality maple syrup companies that look forward to educating you about the maple syrup making process, in addition to offering sugarhouse tours, family-friendly activities, tastings and more!  

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Soukup Farms, Dover Plains

This third-generation family farm has been producing maple syrup since the 1950s. For what started as a hobby, Soukup Farms now operates over 2,000 taps and sells pure maple syrup, along with a number of specialty products, including hot sauce, mustard, soy candles and candy. The Soukup Family welcomes you onto their farm for Maple Weekends, with events and activities scheduled for each of the four days from 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. This educational experience includes delicious snacks, ranging from maple popcorn to warm maple and apple cider donuts. The sugarhouse offers a unique view of the maple syrup making process that you can see for yourself during Maple Weekends. Enjoy product samples and syrup-making activities (weather permitting). The farm store will be open and well-stocked, and pre-orders for maple syrup products will be taken.

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The Fresh Air Fund Maple Farm—The Sharpe Reservation's Camp Hidden Valley, Fishkill

First and foremost, The Fresh Air Fund is a wonderful organization serving New York City children from low-income communities. Here in Dutchess County, we welcome these children into our community to spend two weeks at one of their overnight camps in Fishkill (including Sharpe Reservation's Camp Hidden Valley), allowing them to partake in outdoor summer adventures. This spring, all are welcome to visit Camp Hidden Valley for their annual Sugar Maple Celebration. This exciting free event takes place on Saturday, March 22, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Dive into a maple sugaring demonstration before browsing a crafts and food market. The kids will love the nature discovery center, planetarium and animal shows. Plus, don't miss the traditional maple syrup judging contest.