When planning a vacation to Lake George with kids, Maple Days in Thurman, NY, is an event you must experience. Located just 20 minutes away from the Lodges at Cresthaven, Thurman Maple Days is one of the top family-friendly events in the Lake George region. It’s also the largest maple festival in all of Upstate New York! There’s no better way to celebrate the end of another Lake George winter than planning your spring break vacation at this local attraction.
Thurman Maple Days
During Thurman Maple Days, five maple syrup producers from the Lake George area and several nearby farms open their doors and welcome visitors. During your visit, you can taste high-quality maple syrup, watch an operating sawmill, sample goat cheese, and browse the dozens of souvenirs and food available for purchase. One attraction walks visitors through the production of maple syrup. The professionals will gather sap from a Maple tree and then boil it, right in front of your eyes! Arrive at this sweet event hungry, because you can taste-test the syrup on freshly made pancakes! Maple Days in Thurman, NY, occurs every year throughout three weekends. So no matter when your children’s spring break lands, you’ll be able to visit Thurman Maple Days, free of cost!
Maple Syrup Producers and Farmers
While vendors at Thurman Maple Days change from year to year, some of our team’s favorite maple syrup producers and farmers are listed below.
- Valley Road Maple Farm
- Hidden Hollow Maple Farm
- Toad Hill Maple Farm
- Adirondack Gold Maple Farm
- Mud Street Maple
- Martin’s Tree Farm and Sawmill
- Whitefield’s Farm
- Nettle Meadow Farm and Artisan Cheese and Sanctuary
- Peru Lama Farm
- Blackberry Hill Farm and Sanctuary
The Lodges At Cresthaven
After your long day at Thurman Maple Days, head back to the Lodges at Cresthaven for a relaxing evening. Our team is confident that you’ll find our Lake George vacation rentals as sweet as maple syrup. No matter your interests or budget, Lodges at Cresthaven has the perfect vacation rental for you! Talk to our staff for guidance on reserving your vacation rental, or visit our website to explore our availability.