Sweet!! Find Amazing Michigan Maple Sugaring Festivals & Events

As spring approaches the sap is flowing in the maple trees and it is time to make maple syrup. Check out our list of Southeast Michigan Maple Sugaring Events. At these events you’ll learn about the process, see the taps, and observe the sugar shack. Most events will let you sample the syrup – and many even include a pancake breakfast option.

Make sure to come home with some maple syrup to top your pancakes. We also love using maple syrup on salmon.

Table Of Contents

Maple Sugar Near Me
Michigan Maple Sugaring Events
Michigan Maple Syrup Festivals
Where to Buy Local Maple Syrup in Ann Arbor
Maple Sugaring Frequently Asked Questions

Maple Sugar Near Me

Are you wondering: What are the Maple Sugar Events and Maple Syrup Festivals near me? Check out our handy map that will help you find the closest events. We have included festivals throughout the lower peninsula of Michigan and events in the Ann Arbor region.

Michigan Maple Sugaring Events

Check out these maple sugar events near Ann Arbor.

Note in March 2025, H&H Sugarbush announced that they will not be making maple syrup in the future and as of 2026 their website is gone and their Facebook has not been updated.

Eddy Discovery Center had an event in years past, but we did not see it listed in 2025 or 2026.

Maple Sugar Events in February

February 28, 2026 – Journey to the Sugarbush

Hudson Mills Metropark – 8801 N. Territorial Rd, Dexter
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm
Cost: $5/Adult, $3/Child, Additional $6/Adult, $4/Child for breakfast
You can enjoy local maple syrup any time of the year, but you can only see how this tasty pure…

February 28, 2026 – Maple's Sweet Story

Kensington Metropark Farm Center – 2240 West Buno Road, Milford
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Cost: Free
Join Kensington Metropark for Maple's Sweet Story on Saturdays and Sundays from February 28-March 22 Take a self-guided walk through…

Thurston Community Players 50th Production: Rollin' on the Riverboat - Cartoon of white and red riverboat flying an American flag on a river with green trees on the far bank

Thurston Players Rollin’ on the Riverboat

Saturday & Sunday March 7 & 8

Pi(e) & a Pint

Saturday, March 14 – Get Your Tix Now

Book Sale - March 25-28, 2026 9a-8p Huge Book Sale in Ann Arbor Quality Books, Quality Prices 1000s of Awesome Books, DVDs, Puzzles, & Games, The Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds Building A 5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Find important information in event details.

HUGE JLC Book Sale

Wednesday-Sunday, March 25-28

Celebrate March is Reading Month - orange-red-pink ombre background with 3 books - Who's Jim Hines, The Colored Car, and How it Happens by Jean Alicia Elster - and a photo of the author

Use Your Voice with Jean Alicia Elster

Friday, March 27

Maple Sugar Events – March 1-5

March 1, 2026 – Journey to the Sugarbush

March 1, 2026 – Maple's Sweet Story

Maple Sugar Events – March 6-12

March 7, 2026 – MapleFest

MSU Tollgate Farm – 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Cost: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center is holding a 2 Day Maple Fest - their annual fundraising events. Enjoy All-you-can-eat…

March 7, 2026 – Journey to the Sugarbush

March 7, 2026 – Maple's Sweet Story

March 7, 2026 – Maple Syrup Tours

Maybury Farm – 50165 8 Mile Rd, Northville
Time: 12:00pm-3:30pm
Cost: $12/person. Children 2 & under are free. $10 in advance online
This engaging tour begins with a wagon ride to the forested area of Maybury Farm. There you will walk into the sugar…

March 8, 2026 – MapleFest

March 8, 2026 – Journey to the Sugarbush

March 8, 2026 – Maple's Sweet Story

March 8, 2026 – Maple Syrup Tours

Maple Sugar Events – March 13-19

March 14, 2026 – Journey to the Sugarbush

March 14, 2026 – Maple's Sweet Story

March 14, 2026 – Maple Syrup Tours

March 15, 2026 – Journey to the Sugarbush

March 15, 2026 – Maple's Sweet Story

March 15, 2026 – Maple Syrup Tours

Maple Sugar Events – March 20-31

March 21, 2026 – Maple's Sweet Story

March 21, 2026 – Maple Syrup Tours

March 22, 2026 – Maple's Sweet Story

March 22, 2026 – Maple Syrup Tours

March 28, 2026 – Maple Syrup Tours

March 29, 2026 – Maple Syrup Tours

Maple Sugar Events – April & Beyond

Michigan Maple Syrup Festivals

There are a couple of big Michigan Maple Syrup Festivals. Unfortunately none are near the Ann Arbor area. But, if you are willing to travel, check out the following:

Maple Sugar Festival
- Dates: Saturday, March 7, 2026
- Location: Kalamazoo Nature Center
- Activities: pancake breakfast, maple sugar tours, demonstration of early Indigenous maple sugar production, Full schedule to be announced.
- Cost:
  - Admission – $20/Adult, $12/Child
  - Coffee and Unique products available for purchase
- Check their Website for more details
Maple Row Sugarhouse
- Dates: March 21-22, and 28-29, 2026
- Location: 12646 Born St, Jones, MI. Jones is southwest of Kalamazoo, about 2 hours from Ann Arbor
- Activities: Maple Foods for breakfast and lunch, petting farm, Civil War camp, liturgical dances, living history re-enactment, French Colonial Maple Sugar Camp, wagon rides, & more
- Cost:
  - Admission: Free
  - All You Can Eat Pancakes – $10.95/Adult (12+), $8.95 (Child 4-11). Free Children under 3. Includes OJ or coffee and one maple sausage. Extra sausage $1.50
  - Biscuits & Gravy – $10.95.
- Check their Website for more details
Fenner Nature Center Maple Syrup Festival
- Date: March 21 & 22, 2026
- Location: Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing
- 2026 details pending as of Jan 27. 2025 Details below
  - Activities: Learn about maple sugaring including traditional and modern techniques, try tree tapping, pancake breakfast, and maple products
  - Cost:
    - Admission: $5 Suggested Donation
    - Breakfast: $10 for ages 5+, $6 for ages 4 & under – all you can eat pancakes, 1 serving sausage, butter & pancake syrup, orange juice, sample of real Michigan maple syrup
- Check their Website for more details

Vermontville’s Maple Syrup Festival
- Dates: April 24-26, 2026
- Location: Vermontville is southwest of Lansing, under 90 minutes from Ann Arbor
- Activities: Local Syrup Producers selling syrup, candies and more maple products, carnival rides, talent show, craft show, 5K, games, pancake derby, and more
- Check their Website for more details
Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival
- Dates: April 23-26, 2026
- Location: Shepherd is just south of Mount Pleasant, about 2 hours from Ann Arbor
- Activities: Parade, 5K, carnival rides, craft show, children’s village, petting zoo, car & truck show, and much more
- Check their Website for more details

Where to Buy Local Maple Syrup in Ann Arbor

Farmers Markets are a great place to find local maple syrup – although I can’t guarantee it will be available. Even in early spring, there are Farmers Markets in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Saline.

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Aside from Farmers Markets, look at local stores such as Argus Farm Stop and Agricole in Chelsea.

Maple Sugaring Frequently Asked Questions

When is Michigan Maple Sugaring Season?

Maple sap starts to flow as winter comes to an end. Maple syrup time is late February through March.

What are the Steps in Maple Syrup Production?

First up in the sugaring process is tapping maple trees for sap collection. The sap is collected and taken to a sugaring house. The sap is boiled to remove water and increase the sugar content of the liquid. Finally, the liquid is filtered.

How Much Sap is Needed to make Maple Syrup?

About 40 gallons of sap is needed to make one gallon of maple syrup.