Saturday, March 22, from 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.—POULTNEY—Poultney MapleFest returns with a full day of maple-themed activities, community events, and family fun. The festival kicks off with a free pancake breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the Poultney United Methodist Church, 108 Main St., followed by the Fifth Season Ride & Race at 9 a.m. from Analog Cycles, 188 Main St. Families can enjoy the Kid-Zone from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at St. Raphael’s Parish Hall, 21 East Main St., featuring bounce houses, arts and crafts, and indoor yard games. At 10 a.m., the festival’s opening ceremony and tree tapping will take place at the Poultney Historical Society, 1499 East Main St. Visitors can also stop by Bryn Cariad Farm, 41 On the Green, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. to meet newborn lambs and sample maple-inspired baked goods. For those looking to explore the outdoors, Slate Valley Trails will lead a guided hike at 10:30 a.m. from the Poultney Historical Society building.
Beyond the downtown festivities, guests can visit more than a dozen local sugarhouses throughout the region to see the sugaring process firsthand. Horse-drawn wagon rides and historical tours offer a glimpse into Poultney’s past, while the Happy Hour Syrup Slam at 4 p.m. at Poultney Pub, 158 Main St., invites locals to share their favorite sugaring stories. The day concludes with a community ham dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Young at Heart Senior Center, 206 Furnace St. With food, entertainment, and a celebration of Vermont’s iconic maple industry, Poultney MapleFest promises a day filled with tradition and community spirit.
For more information, visit: poultneydowntown.com/maplefest.
Poultney MapleFest will kick off with a free pancake breakfast on March 22 from 8-10 a.m.
