Maple Syrup Festival

Come join us at one of Oxford’s most beloved winter events. Celebrating its 59th year, the Maple Syrup Festival is hosted on the grounds of Ohio’s beautiful Hueston Woods State Park. Each year the Maple Syrup Festival is held the first two weekends in March.

When is the festival?

March 1-2nd & March 8-9th, 2025

Maple Syrup Festival Schedule

PANCAKES AT THE LODGE | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm | Hueston Woods Lodge

Each day begins with all-you-can-eat pancakes at the Trailblazing Dining Room inside the Hueston Woods Lodge (5201 Lodge Road, College Corner). Prices for Adults are $9 & Children are $7.

HAYRIDES & TOURS | 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Hueston Woods Beach

Meet at the Hueston Woods Beach parking lot to board a FREE hayride. This ride will take you to the starting point for a guided hike at Big Woods Preserve. During your hike through Big Woods, you’ll learn all about the art of syrup production. The tour ends at the Hueston Woods Sugar House, where you can purchase syrup, food, and beverages, then take a hayride back to the beach parking lot.

No dogs or other pets are allowed on tour.

TOUR THE NATURE CENTER | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm | Hueston Woods Nature Center

Visit the Hueston Woods Nature Center for indoor engagement, and outdoor exhibits while learning about Southwest Ohio native species…reptiles, foxes, birds of prey! Oh my!

We hope to see you at this year’s Maple Syrup Festival!