2026 Self-Guided Maple Tour
Maple syrup has a long tradition in North America dating back to Native Americans who first discovered how to turn sap into syrup and then sugar. The sugar maple tree, Acer saccharum, is a species unique to Northeastern America, including Pennsylvania, making maple syrup a special product!
The Northeastern PA Maple Producers will hold their annual Self-Guided Maple Tour on Saturday, March 7th from 10 am to 4 pm. The tour attracts people from all over the state as well as New York and New Jersey.
Explore the fascinating process of maple syrup production across Northeastern Pennsylvania! This free, family-friendly event allows visitors to tour local sugarhouses at their own pace, witnessing the transformation of sap into golden syrup. Visitors can breathe in the woodsy aroma of boiling sap and savor the seasonal treat while learning about this cherished tradition.
This year will feature 9 local maple producers at stops throughout the area: Nebzydoski’s Maple Farm, Journey’s End Farm, Shemanski Maple Syrup, Augusta Acres Farm, Pocono Mountain Maple, Burke’s Maple Farm, Morning Sun Farm, Dutch Hill Preserves, and Streamside Maple. Stop by one, two, three, or all 9 to see the process of turning sap into syrup.
Kick off your day with a hearty pancake breakfast at select locations:
- Morvavian Church - 982 Main St, Newfoundland, PA 18445 - 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Adults: $12 Children 5-10 years: $6.00 4 years and under eat free
- Damascus Comm. Center - 60 Conklin Hill Rd, Damascus, PA 18415
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact: Linda Dexter (570) 729-7270
Adults: $12 children under 12 years: $7
The tour is coordinated by the Northeastern PA Maple Producers Association in partnership with the Wayne Conservation District and Penn State Extension – Wayne County. The Northeastern PA Maple Producers Association has more than 25 members and represents “Sugar Bushes” ranging from a few taps to well over 5,000 taps. Mark your calendar for this fun event and visit maple producers as they share their love for making maple syrup.
The tour is a FREE, family-friendly event open to the public, offering a great experience for all ages. For additional information please contact Todd Klikus Northeastern PA Maple Producers Association President at 570-493-1229 or Trevor Tochydlowski of the Wayne Conservation District at 570-253-0930 or EMAIL.