2021 Taste & Tour
Look For2021 Update in December!
THE NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA MAPLE SYRUP PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO VISIT these participating SUGARHOUSES ON TASTE & TOUR WEEKEND
March 13 and 14, 2021
This years (2021) contact is:
Jim Shumake,
11401 Hilltop Rd.
Albion, PA 16401
814-602-9533
Email: kneecoal26@gmail.com
The event starts at 10am each day and ends at 4pm each day.
Participants for 2020 Included:
(2021 Coming Soon)
Crawford County
Boylan Farms
Bob & Bonnie Boylan
26308 Crossingville Rd.,
Edinboro, PA 16412.
Email : boylanfarmsmaple@gmail.com
Phone number: (814) 734-5078
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From the Edinboro exit of I-79, go west on US 6N about 2.6 miles to PA 98. Turn left (south) on Rt. 98 & go 3.8 miles to Crossingville. Turn right onto Crossingville Rd., & go about ½ mile. We are on the right side before the cemetery. Watch for our signs!
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
Boylan Farms is a 3 generation family run operation that currently makes about 600 gallons of pure maple syrup each year! We have syrup & maple products for sale throughout the year at the farm & at The Edinboro Market. We will be offering tours of our operation, free samples, a kid’s activity in our “Little Saplings Corner” & a free drawing for a gift basket! Come see us, learn a little, see old friends & enjoy the day!
Howles Maple Farm
Jason & Deanna and Donald & Kristine Howles
27828 Patterson Road
Guys Mills, PA
16327
Email : howlesmapleproducts@gmail.com
Website: www.howlesmaplefarm.com
Phone number: (814) 724-5296
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From Meadville: Take route 77 NE towards Blooming Valley. Go past intersection of route 198 about 2 miles until you reach Lyona Road on your right. Turn onto Lyona Road and immediately veer right onto Maillard Road (dirt road). Go about 1 mile and take a left onto Patterson Road. The sugarhouse is behind the last house on the left on Patterson Road. There is a large sign out front. Please wear boots and dress warm.
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
Howles Maple Farm is a 4th generation maple syrup business with the 5th generation learning quickly. The Riverside Brewing Company and Howles Maple farm have officially merged together to combine the sugaring, house recipes and brewing with natures sweet sap and natural maple syrup. Our sugarhouse is still located on Patterson Road and our new brewery and restaurant is at 1 Fountain Ave, Cambridge Springs, PA . This year for the Maple Taste and Tour we will offer a BREAKFAST BUFFET at our Riverside Brewing location from 8AM-12PM Saturday and Sunday (full menu 12pm – 9pm) and a full tour of our sugarhouse in Guys Mills 10am-4pm. Traditionally we offer maple candy, jelly, maple mustard, horseradish mustard, salad dressings, BBQ sauces, spices, rubs, glaze, a variety of nuts, cream, cotton candy, maple butter, and newly added Spicy Bull BBQ, Black Dust, and Maple Peanut Butter!
How Sweet It Is
Laura Dengler and Bob Kent
19868 Greenleaf Drive
Saegertown, PA 16433
Email : maplecandy@windstream.net
Phone number: 814-763-2777
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
Directions to Sugarhouse: From I-79 get off at the Saegertown, Exit Rt. 198 go east toward Saegertown, go 2.9 miles and before you cross the bridge, turn left onto Greenleaf Drive. From Saegertown, Rt. 6 & 19, take Rt. 198 west towards I-79, after crossing bridge turn right onto Greenleaf Drive. We are located the last house on the right 1.6 miles.
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
Experience a fun filled educational sugaring day for all ages. Our small-scale syrup making operation is a mix of old-fashioned techniques and modern equipment. We tap around 600 taps using a modern tubing system with vacuum and we still hang the traditional sap buckets. We use a 3×8 wood fired evaporator with reverse osmosis. How Sweet It Is has won several awards at the PA Farm Show and local fairs throughout Crawford and Erie County. We will have Hot Apple Dumplings, Maple Lemonade, Maple Sap Dogs, Maple Milkshakes, Maple Sundaes and all of the other maple products for sale.
The Willows at Little Conneauttee
Jim and Joann Reagles
24057 Highway 99|
Cambridge Springs, PA 16403
Email : jrjr89@verizon.net
Phone number: 814-720-7016
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
1.2 miles north of Cambridge Springs on Route 99
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
Come and enjoy our “old school” maple syrup experience. We built our sugarhouse in 2013 with the idea of keeping the time honored process of making maple syrup. We are excited to debut our new Leader 3×8 wood fired evaporator, supplied by 370 traditional buckets gathered by hand with the help of family and friends. Thank you for supporting the Maple Tour and Good Luck to all the Maple Producers
Erie County
Austin’s Maple Products
13738 Route 8/89
Wattsburg, PA 16442
Email : djmissylynnea@aol.com
Phone number: (814) 431-979
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
We are the 5th house on the right just south of Faulkner’s Gas Station and north of Wattsburg Fairgrounds on the left.
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
We collect sap from 325 taps on tubing and from 100 buckets. Come for a visit and see how we make maple syrup using a 2×8 wood fired evaporator with raised flue and a preheater.
Casbohm Maple and Honey
Chris and Cheryl Casbohm
9750 Sherman Road
Albion PA 16401
Email : chris@mapleandhoney.com
Web site: www.mapleandhoney.com
Phone number: (814)-756-4781
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From I-79 & 6N west on for 6.5 miles, turn right on West Rd., 1.2 miles turn left on Sherman Rd. Our sugar house is one mile.
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
Start your own family tradition by visiting us this Sugaring season. Our sugarhouse is cozy and has easy access for all. Feel the warm heat from a crackling wood fire in the arch. See the steam rising off the boiling maple sap, smell the maple syrup boiling, taste the flavors of the delicate to robust maple syrup. Learn about the grades of maple syrup. We can teach you about making maple syrup or keeping honey bees. Our entire family looks forward to seeing you this year. Maple samples and drinks provided. Maple products available for sale. We will have honey from our hives too! Restroom available. No Pets No smoking please. Credit cards Accepted!
Ft. LeBoeuf Maple
Contact: Bill Phillips
2789 Dublin Road
Waterford, PA
16441
Email : phillipswf@aol.com
Phone number: (814) 796-3699
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
We are a short 4 miles outside of Waterford. Turn east at the traffic light and go around the park. Continue east on 3rd Street to Donation Road. Turn left on Donation and travel about 3/4 of a mile. Turn right onto Dublin Road. Drive about 2 miles. Our driveway is on the right hand side at the bottom of the hill. Follow the Taste and Tour signs at each intersection! Park only a few yards from our modern sugarhouse.
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
Fort LeBoeuf Maple will be giving tours and explaining the process of tapping, collecting sap, boiling sap to syrup, filtering and bottling our Pure PA maple syrup.
We will explain what controls we use to maintain the highest quality of maple syrup and the regulations of making syrup, both from the PA Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Let us show you what is unique to our sugarhouse. Sample our Pure PA Maple Syrup on pancakes as well as other products made with maple syrup. Collect our newest free cloth patch until our supply runs out.
Hurry Hill Farm and Museum
Jan Woods and Lisa Nathanson
11424 Fry Road
Edinboro PA 16412
Email : hurryhillfarm@verizon.net
Web site: www.hurryhillfarm.org
Sugarhouse address:
11380 Fry Road
Edinboro Pa 161412
Phone number: 814-572-1358
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
Like us on Facebook. Credit and debit accepted
From I-79 Edinboro exit, east on 6N 1/2 mile, turn
Left (north) on Fry Road. Go 2 miles. NO PETS. NO SMOKING.
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
Free Tour and free maple hot cocoa for everyone!!
Sugarhouse: Wagon ride or Walking Trail to woods
to see how pure maple syrup is made on wood-fired
evaporator. Wear boots, dress warmly.
Maple museum: “Tree to Table” exhibits, kids activities, hold 1957 Newbery award medal for Miracles on Maple Hill, a book about making syrup in NW Pennsylvania. Blue Ribbon Maple Products for sale: syrup, cream, candy, crumb. Also, maple water, peanuts, cotton candy, drops, suckers, mustard, bbq
sauce, cookies, popcorn, and bourbon maple syrup. Also…Frank’s Chocolates of Edinboro featuring Chocolate Covered Maple Bacon and Cart/Horse Distilling Maple Cocktails. Maple Tasting Room: Tasting plate donations will benefit non-profit. Maple hot dogs for sale. Sit at picnic tables.
Hurry Hill Maple Farm Musuem11424 Fry Road Edinboro will continue to have the Hurry Hill Maple store open every Sunday 2 pm – 5 pm until end of May. You can stop in briefly for maple items or you can do drive up, honk your horn and we will take care of you. You can also contact us ANYTIME YEAR ROUND by calling 814-572-1358 or email at hurryhillfarm@verizon.net to make arrangements. We do not ship. We will open the museum when things allow.
K&B Maple Syrup
Keith Talbott
10967 West Road
Albion, PA
16401
Email : beetablet100@hotmail.com
Phone number: (814) 756-0926
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From I-79 go west on 6N. Go 6.5 miles to West Road. Turn right ¼ to sugar house.
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
Come see how Maple Syrup is made!!! At K & B we use a one of a kind hand-built brick wood fired arch to evaporate the raw sap that comes from our 525 taps. In addition, our automatic draw and drop flue pans streamline our maple process. After you’ve toured our facility, enjoy hot coffee and free samples of our maple products which will be available to purchase.
Maple Lane Maple Products
Greg, Chris, Shaylyn & Cassidy Walberg
9437 Phillips Rd.
Union City, PA
16438
Email : sibergirl@verizon.net
Phone number: (814) 739-9422
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
¾ mile south of Wattsburg on Rte. 8 to Phillips Rd. From Union City go north on Rte.8 for 9 miles, take right on Phillips Rd. Look for red barn on right. Easy access and handicapped accessible.
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
We are a family operation that has been producing maple syrup since 1944. Presently we have 1,300 taps on tubing and 100 on buckets. Syrup is processed on a 3 ½ x 10 wood fired evaporator with a steamaway.
Our syrup has won numerous awards over the years; the PA Farm Show, Best in Show twice, the NAMSC for light amber category. Won 2019 Best of Show at Waterford fair.
Free samples of Maple syrup, coated nuts, candy, cream, mustard, and crumb will be available and also for purchase. Join us for lunch where you can purchase a Smith hot dog and enjoy a free hot beverage. Take a chance on our free maple basket.
Credit cards accepted.
Northwestern High School Sugarhouse
Anthony Honeycutt
200 Harthan Way
Albion, PA
16401
Email : ahoneycutt@nwsd.org
Phone number: 814 490-7180
Web site: http://albionffa.theaet.com/
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From I-79 take exit 166, go west toward Albion on 6N, 9 miles. Once past McDonald’s in Albion, take a left on 2nd Ave. go to Spring Street take a left, go about 100 yards, turn right into high school parking lot.
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
The Northwestern High School Sugar House is brand new and ready to show how its students use the facility to educate and produce quality maple syrup along with several value added products. We will have demos in the woods, sugarhouse, and the Ag Shop. There will also be local vendors in the Ag Shop with various other crafts.
Shumake’s Sugar Shack
Jim & Nicole Shumake
11401 Hilltop Road
Albion, PA 16401
Email: kneecoal26@gmail.com
Phone number: – (814) 602-9533
Website: https://www.shumakesugarshack.com/
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
Approx. 2.5 miles west of Albion on 6N turn north onto Hilltop Road. Drive approx. 1 mile
Senita Maple
Lonnie Senita
10750 Stateline Road
Clymer, NY
Email : senitamaple2015@gmail.com
Phone number: – (814) 392-5200
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From Wattsburg: Go south on Rt. 8 until you get to Rt. 89. Turn left of Rt. 89 and take an immediate left onto Stateline Road. Travel 2.6 miles south on Stateline Road. Driveway will be on left hand side through red gate.
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
We are a family owned business with roughly 3500 taps on 100 acres of wooded area. We use a 4 x 12 wood burning evaporator and produce around 1000 gallons of syrup a year. We will have a variety of items for sale including syrup, granulated sugar, peanut butter, fudge and many others. We will be selling our new all natural raspberry maple syrup. We will also have gluten free items available. Warm bathroom and hot beverages are available as well. Come take a chance at our gift basket. We look forward to seeing you.
Squirrel Creek Maple Products
Matthew Hickin
9404 West Lake Road
Lake City, PA 16423
Email : farmallguy123@gmail.com
Web site: www.squirelcreekmaple.com
Phone number: – (814) 602-1689
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From country fair in Girard, go north on route 18 (Rice ave) stay on 18 till you hit route 5 (west lake road), turn right (east) 1.5 to 2 mi its on the north side of the road (Next door to Camp Eriez Campground) sugar house is out back about 200 yrds out back in the woods (follow the path/ signs) park in driveway or along side of the road.
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
Come on a journey back in time to beautiful “Squirrel Creek Maple Products” powered by a James Leffell & company steam boiler powering a traditional steam evaporator supplied by around 250 taps. So listen for the sound of the steam whistle and bring your boots for a tour and taste of some maple syrup, butter, candy, and buckwheat pancake mix milled on site, which will be available for sale as well.
Sweet Traditions
Casey & Kerrie Catalfu
20110 Reed Rd.
Corry, PA
16407
Email : JWIGGERSLEADER@HOTMAIL.COM
Phone number: (814) 964-1124
Open Both Days
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
TRAVEL EAST ON RT6 AT FIRST INTERSECTION PAST WALMART TURN RIGHT AT NEXT 4 WAY CONTINUE STRAIGHT THEN TAKE FIRST DIRT RD TO THE RIGHT AD THEN FIRST RD TO THE LEFT 2ND PLACE ON THE RIGHT
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
WE CURRENTLY TAP APROX. 2000 WHICH IS PROCESSED BY REVERSE OSMOSIS AND THEN BOILED ON A OIL FIRED 5X14 EVAPORATOR WE WILL BE GIVING TOURS AND BE GIVING OUT SAMPLES OF OUR MANY PRODUCTS
Triple Creek Maple Products
Gary & Shirley Bilek & Family
9225 Fillinger Rd.
Cranesville, PA
16410
Email : triplecreekmaple@yahoo.com
Web site: www.triplecreekmaple.com
Phone number: (814) 756-4500
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From 6N: go north or from Franklin Center Rd. go south onto State Rd. Continue to Fillinger Rd.
From Rt.18: go east or Rt. 98 go west onto Crane Rd. Continue to State Rd. then go north on State Rd. to Fillinger Rd.
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
Triple Creek Maple is a family business that has been producing maple syrup since 1988. Over the past 30 plus years we have grown from a 10 to a 2000 tap operation using a tubing/vacuum system, reverse osmosis, and a wood pellet fired evaporator. Currently, we are researching and developing a new method of sap filtration in the evaporator. Triple Creek produces maple syrup and a variety of other maple products. Free Samples of maple products and maple baked goods will be available. Free Horse Drawn Wagon Rides on Saturday.
Yatzor’s Maple Products
Jeffery Yatzor
5860 Koman Rd.
Edinboro, PA
16412
Email : yatzormaple@gmail.com
Phone number: (814) 450-4056
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
From Edinboro, go west on 6N approximately 1.8 miles to Fry Rd. Turn right and go .6 miles to Koman Rd. Turn left on Koman .2 miles, and our sugarhouse is on the right side of the road.
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
Yatzor’s Maple Products uses 7,000 taps with both buckets and tubing. They are offering free samples of their syrup along with free pancakes, sausage, and juice or coffee! There will also be candy and syrup for sale.
Warren County
Maple Ridge Farms
Loren Cable
1920 Fox Hill Rd,
Russell, PA 16345
Email :
Phone number:
(814) 757-5449
Open Both Days.
Information about the sugarhouse and tour:
Stop and see the modernized maple process that the Cable family has to offer. You will be able to enjoy delicious samples of their maple products including candy, mustard and peanuts all while learning about the maple process. While visiting, you will be able to see the wood fired evaporator and a reverse osmosis machine in working order. The Cable family has around 800 trees that are tapped every season and collected by a web of tubing. All products will be available for purchase including syrup in decorative glass and plastic bottles in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Venango County
Triple J Farms
Chris and Dana Szympruch
Tom and Sue Szympruch
315 Voorhees Road
Titusville PA 16354
Email : chrisszy@zoominternet.net
Web site: www.triplejfarms.biz
Phone number: 814-827-0198
Open Both Days.
Directions to the Sugarhouse:
Route 8 south from Titusville. Right on Buxton Rd (by Cross Creek). In about 3 miles, turn left on Dempsey Gresham Rd. At the top of the hill, turn right on Vorhees Rd. We are on the right side about ½ mile. Watch for signs.
Information about the Sugarhouse and tour:
Triple J Farms owns 165 acres of fields & forest. We have 3500 taps on a wet/dry vacuum system. In the sugarhouse, you will see a reverse osmosis machine and a Leader 3 x 8 reversed fired oil evaporator. We will have syrup, bourbon barrel aged syrup, maple spices, peanut brittle and more available to taste and purchase. Last year was our first year on the tour and we met so many wonderful people. Stop by anytime you see the steam above the sugarhouse!
New York State also has a Maple Weekend, check it out at www.mapleweekend.com