Sugar-on-snow and sap season by Lake Champlain

Celebrate Vermont sugaring season with tours, tastings, and kid-friendly farm fun at Shelburne Farms, steps from Lake Champlain’s shoreline trails.

Start date

21 March, 2026

End date

22 March, 2026 2:00 PM

Event details

Spring in Vermont starts with the smell of woodsmoke and boiling sap. During Vermont Maple Open House Weekend, Shelburne Farms invites families to see how sap becomes syrup, sample warm sugar-on-snow, and wander the farm’s lakeside landscape.

Plan a late-morning visit, then stretch your legs on the nearby paths with views across Lake Champlain to the Adirondacks. Bring layers, and leave room for pancakes and local maple treats.