Welcome to the geauga county maple festival

As the oldest maple festival in the United States, the Geauga County Maple Festival commemorates the production of pure maple syrup in Geauga County and Northeast Ohio. The festival is held annually during the last full weekend of April.

We invite you to join us for four days of engaging activities, delectable food, and a celebration of all things maple.

Schedule of Events:

07:00 am: Sap Run Registration Open Entertainment Stage
08:00 am: Pancakes In The Park (closes at 2:00pm) Pancake Tent on Chardon Square
08:00 am: One Mile Sap Run Chardon Square
08:30 am: Five Mile Sap Run Chardon Square
10:30 am: Sap Run Winners Announced Entertainment Stage
11:00 am: Rides And Concessions Open Chardon Square
11:00 am: Bathtub Races Main Street
11:00 am: Swifty the Clow Stir Booth
12:00 pm: Invitational Lumberjack Competition/Finals Lot next to Geauga County Libary
12:00 pm: Maple Syrup Auction Entertainment Stage
02:00 pm: Inspired Movement Entertainment Stage
03:00 pm: Grand Parade Chardon Square
04:30 pm: Introduction Of Queens and Dignitaries Entertainment Stage
07:00 pm: Festival Ends, See You in 2026!