Celebrate New York State Maple Syrup and Farms in the Adirondacks
Thurman Maple Days near Lake George and Gore Mountain celebrates NY’s finest food producers.
New York State maple syrup makes everything taste better.
Thurman, NY, hosts its annual Maple Days celebration throughout the month of March. It’s a sensational opportunity to explore the farms, maple syrup producers, and craftspeople located in a beautiful community that lies between Lake George Village and Gore Mountain in the southern Adirondacks.
This month-long event concludes the weekend of March 23-24, 2024, starting at 10 am and ending at 4 pm daily. Thurman Town Hall serves as the central location for this farm tour, and visitors can follow the map to explore the various farms, maple sugar houses, and artisans residing in the region.
Discover the best maple syrup from New York State’s top producers.
New York State and the Adirondacks are home to the highest-quality maple products.
Thurman is home to numerous maple farms that produce syrup and other maple-infused products, many of which have been owned and operated by multiple generations of the same family.
Each stop on the tour features a unique experience, from demonstrations of different aspects of the maple syrup production process to hayrides, campfires, and samples and tastings.
Explore the skilled craftspeople and local farms in Lake George and Gore Mountain area.
Thurman Maple Days is not only about maple syrup. It's also a great opportunity to explore the other artisans in the area. This year's tour includes visits to Nettle Meadow Farm and Kemp Animal Sanctuary. Nettle Meadow is a well-known farm that has been producing award-winning cheeses for several years. They also run the Kemp Animal Sanctuary, which provides a home for over 130 animals.
The Sanctuary is home to differently-abled sheep and goats from Nettle Meadow's production herd, as well as other farm animals such as llamas, horses, donkeys, chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigs, cats, bunnies, peacocks, and more.
Goats
Rustic Acres Country Kitchen, another stop on the tour, bakes delicious treats made with all non-GMO ingredients. They also offer organically raised, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken and non-GMO pork. And, of course, fresh eggs.
Also on the tour is Martin Lumber, where visitors can see blacksmithing and pyrography demonstrations. There will also be an indoor artisan market
Return to Thurman Town Hall for a craft far. Read more about it.
Check the Thurman website for more information and updates.
Places to explore near Thurman.
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