Planning your visit to the Thurman Maple Days? Here are answers to some of the most common questions to help you prepare for a fun and seamless experience.
Thurman Maple Days is a self-guided maple tour held over three weekends each March in Thurman, New York — known as the Maple Capital of New York. Visitors travel from farm to farm throughout the town, touring authentic Adirondack sugarhouses, watching maple syrup being made, sampling maple treats, and meeting the families who produce them. In addition to the maple farms, the event includes artisan demonstrations, a craft fair, farm tours, and local food throughout the community.
Thurman Maple Days takes place over three weekends in March:
March 14–15
March 21–22
March 28–29
All locations are open 10 AM – 4 PM each day.
The event takes place throughout Thurman, New York, just outside Lake George and Warrensburg in the southern Adirondacks.
Yes. Many Maple Days locations offer maple-inspired food and drinks, including:
Pancake breakfasts
Maple donuts and waffles
Maple chili and hot chocolate
Maple grilled cheese and sandwiches
Fresh maple syrup samples
Portable, wheelchair-accessible restroom facilities will be available at several Maple Days locations throughout the tour.
No tickets are required. Thurman Maple Days is free and open to the public.
Visitors simply travel between the participating farms and locations during event hours. While admission is free, many locations offer maple products, food, and artisan goods for purchase.
The best place to start is at Thurman Town Hall, where you can pick up an official event brochure, a printed map, and get recommendations on where to go.
Thurman Maple Days is a self-guided tour with multiple locations throughout the town.
The easiest way to navigate between farms is by downloading the Visit Thurman mobile app, which includes:
Turn-by-turn navigation
An interactive Maple Days map
Location information and highlights
The ability to plan your route
Because cell service can be limited in rural areas, we recommend downloading the app before arriving.
Printed maps will also be available at Maple Days locations while supplies last.
Each sugarhouse offers a unique experience, but most include:
In addition to the sugarhouses, you can also visit:
Most locations accept credit cards, but cash is recommended.
Absolutely! All participating maple farms sell freshly made maple syrup, candy, cream, and specialty items. Some stops also offer cheese, baked goods, jams, and handcrafted gifts.
Yes — Thurman Maple Days is very family-friendly and educational.
Children enjoy learning how maple syrup is made while experiencing real working farms. Activities may include:
Watching sap being turned into maple syrup
Farm and sugarhouse tours
Wagon rides
Maple tastings and samples
Scavenger hunts and hands-on activities
Meeting farm animals
It’s a fun way for kids to learn about maple production, agriculture, and Adirondack farm life.
Yes! The event runs in all weather conditions, including snow. Dress warmly and wear boots or waterproof shoes, as some locations may be muddy or icy. Please check Visit Thurman's Facebook page for any weather relating announcements.
March in the Adirondacks can mean snow, mud, or sunshine — sometimes all in the same day. We recommend:
Warm layers
Waterproof boots
Comfortable walking shoes
Cash for small purchases
A cooler if you plan to buy maple products
Many farms are working agricultural properties with gravel driveways or muddy areas.
Some locations have uneven terrain, gravel driveways, or farm trails. If you have specific accessibility concerns, it’s best to call the farm or location you plan to visit in advance.
Pets are not allowed at most locations, as these are working farms with animals. Service animals are permitted.
This event is made possible, in part, by occupancy taxes granted by Warren County and the Town of Thurman.
