2020 Maple Festival Cancelled
In light of recent circumstances involving Covid-19, we regret to inform you that the 2020 Geauga Maple Festival will have to be canceled.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now urging a nationwide halt to gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks, citing the risk of the coronavirus. Unfortunately, The Maple Festival falls under these guidelines as we receive approximately 40,000 visitors each festival.
As members and volunteers in our community it disheartens us that we are not able to provide joy in this uncertain time.
Our maple syrup producers have worked very hard this season. We will continue with maple syrup judging. Our group of maple syrup producers are working on selling the top winning syrup at an online auction.
Once again, we value our vendors and volunteers tremendously and thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a wonderful 91st Geauga county Maple Festival in 2021.
please contact info@maplefestival.com if you have any further questions 
Quick Contacts
Craft Show: artsandcraftshow@maplefestival.com
Concessions: concessions@maplefestival.com
Entertainment:entertainment@maplefestival.com
Parade: parade@maplefestival.com
Publicity: publicity@maplefestival.com
Sponsors: sponsorship@maplefestival.com
Stir Booth: stirbooth@maplefestival.com
Website: webmaster@maplefestival.com
4/24/20 - SENIOR DISCOUNT FOR PANCAKES IN THE PARK
Our festival’s Pancakes in the Park is celebrating its 20th year and we would like to extend an invitation to our seniors to join us on Friday April 24th. Our normal cost for the pancake breakfast is $8 but we are offering a special price of only $5 for senior citizens on that Friday. The cost includes all you can eat pancakes with pure Geauga County maple syrup, Heinens breakfast sausage, orange juice and coffee/tea. We serve from 8am to 2pm. We are located in the park on Chardon Square near the Heritage House. We serve in a large tent and it is wheel chair accessible
If you are part of a large group, please let us know so we can be sure to have your tables ready
Please contact pancakes@maplefestival.com with any questions!
If you are part of a large group, please let us know so we can be sure to have your tables ready
Please contact pancakes@maplefestival.com with any questions!
Our 2020 Spotlight Sponsor - Chardon Smile Center!
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The Geauga County Maple Festival is proud to announce CHARDON SMILE CENTER / HILLTOP FAMILY DENTAL of Chardon as our 2020 Spotlight Sponsor!
In 2008, Dr. Chris Phillips, Dr. Brian Titus and Dr. Nick Slezak opened Chardon Smile Center and have supported the festival ever since. Dr Phillips has always been a front row bidder during the syrup auction. The Chardon Smile team is a regular in the bathtub races. Not only do they support us during the festival, their generosity continues with being one of our sponsors at our golf outing fundraiser in July. We now have Chardon Smile Center to thank for being our major sponsor of our Entertainment stage. The beauty of Chardon Smile Center is their commitment and strong ties to our community. They fully support our festival as well as the Chardon Schools and numerous local organizations
Both Dr. Phillips and Dr. Titus have ties to the Chardon community. Dr. Phillips was drawn to the community by his wife, Erika (Haueter), who is a graduate of Chardon High School and her family, who operate other local businesses. Dr. Phillips has 3 children who have either graduated from or currently attend Chardon High School. Dr. Titus grew up in Chardon and also graduated from Chardon High School. Dr. Titus is married to wife, Amy, and they have a daughter who attends Perry Middle School. In 2015, Chardon Smile Center moved into their new state of the art facility on Cherry Avenue. In 2019, they purchased and remodeled their newest office, Hilltop Family Dental, located on Parker Court.
We thank the Doctors and staff at CHARDON SMILE CENTER / HILLTOP FAMILY DENTAL for their support which allows the Directors of the Geauga County Maple Festival to continue this annual tradition.
In 2008, Dr. Chris Phillips, Dr. Brian Titus and Dr. Nick Slezak opened Chardon Smile Center and have supported the festival ever since. Dr Phillips has always been a front row bidder during the syrup auction. The Chardon Smile team is a regular in the bathtub races. Not only do they support us during the festival, their generosity continues with being one of our sponsors at our golf outing fundraiser in July. We now have Chardon Smile Center to thank for being our major sponsor of our Entertainment stage. The beauty of Chardon Smile Center is their commitment and strong ties to our community. They fully support our festival as well as the Chardon Schools and numerous local organizations
Both Dr. Phillips and Dr. Titus have ties to the Chardon community. Dr. Phillips was drawn to the community by his wife, Erika (Haueter), who is a graduate of Chardon High School and her family, who operate other local businesses. Dr. Phillips has 3 children who have either graduated from or currently attend Chardon High School. Dr. Titus grew up in Chardon and also graduated from Chardon High School. Dr. Titus is married to wife, Amy, and they have a daughter who attends Perry Middle School. In 2015, Chardon Smile Center moved into their new state of the art facility on Cherry Avenue. In 2019, they purchased and remodeled their newest office, Hilltop Family Dental, located on Parker Court.
We thank the Doctors and staff at CHARDON SMILE CENTER / HILLTOP FAMILY DENTAL for their support which allows the Directors of the Geauga County Maple Festival to continue this annual tradition.
Tappin' Sunday is March 1, 2020
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This year, Tappin' Sunday is March 1st at 1:00pm at the beautiful Heritage House located on Chardon Square.
Volunteer to work in the Stir Booth here! |
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GCMF Queen’S Pageant
Please congratulate our 2019-2020 Geauga County Maple Festival Queen and her court!
Queen: Kaysie Healy
1st Attendant: Caitlian McCurdy
2nd Attendant : Olivia Brosh
Court: Samantha Hutson
Court: Hope Zagar
Court: Brigit Morgan
Queen: Kaysie Healy
1st Attendant: Caitlian McCurdy
2nd Attendant : Olivia Brosh
Court: Samantha Hutson
Court: Hope Zagar
Court: Brigit Morgan
5th Annual Michael Rear Golf Outing set for July 19, 2020
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Save the date! The 5th Annual Michael Rear Memorial Golf Outing will be July 19th 2020 @ Pleasant Hill Golf Course.
Combining his passion for sports and the love for his hometown, Michael was determined to organize a golf outing to help raise funds for the Geauga County Maple Festival. Unfortunately, this was one event he was unable to complete. |
In honor of Michael, the directors of the festival will continue this fundraiser and hope that all remember him for his involvement and accomplishments for the Maple Festival.
Throughout his years as a festival volunteer, he was Chairperson for Ride Sales, Chairperson of the Sap Run, Corresponding Secretary on the Executive board, and always helped out wherever he was needed |
Historic Maple Festival Videos
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Recently some rare videos have been unearthed and we are very excited to share them with you!
The Moving Image Research Collections at the University of South Carolina contacted the Chardon Library about a collection of videos donated to them by Elmer Richards, a vocational instructor from Chardon, Ohio who taught at Spring Valley High School in Columbia SC. The videos include rare footage of the 1st Maple Festival and other classic footage. There was also another video found in the collection of former Chardon Mayor and Maple Festival President, Robert Eldridge. This video is a 1950's era advertisement and shows classic footage of the early Maple Festivals. Be sure to check out the History page for more! |
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Located on Chardon SquareGeauga County Maple Festival
PO Box 124 Chardon, OH 44024 (440) 332-7055 Info@maplefestival.com |