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  •  Sheena Smith of Smith Family Maple offers the farm’s signature treat, maple covered corn fritters, during the maple open house weekend event in Vermont last April.

Vermont to host only one open house weekend this spring

Sugarmakers prefer only one open house weekend

By ALLISON HOPE | SEPTEMBER 14, 2023



RICHFORD, Vt.—Nearly 70 percent of Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association members said in a survey they prefer only ONE open house weekend for the fall and spring. 

"We know this is a change from the last few years and we believe it's a positive one that represents the business and staffing capacity of all our sugar makers,” the VMSMA said. 

The following dates have been set in collaboration with the executive committee and taking into account member feedback and holidays:

Fall Maple Open House October 7-8, 2023

Spring Maple Open House March 23-24, 2024