Welcome to the geauga county maple festival

As the oldest maple festival in the United States, the Geauga County Maple Festival commemorates the production of pure maple syrup in Geauga County and Northeast Ohio. The festival is held annually during the last full weekend of April.

We invite you to join us for four days of engaging activities, delectable food, and a celebration of all things maple.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, April 24, 2025

12:00 pm: Official Opening Of Concessions Chardon Square
04:00 pm: Rides Open Chardon Square
06:00 pm: All About you Entertainment Entertainment Stage
10:00 pm: Festival Closed

Friday, April 25, 2025

08:00 am: Pancakes In The Park (closes at 2:00pm) Pancake Tent on Chardon Square
10:00 am: Rides And Concessions Open Chardon Square
11:00 pm: Paul Kovac and Friends - Live Entertainment Pancake Tent on Chardon Square
05:00 pm: The Hickory Rockers Entertainment Stage
07:00 pm: Chardon Polka Band Entertainment Stage
11:00 pm: Festival Closed

Saturday, April 26, 2025

08:00 am: Pancakes In The Park (closes at 2:00pm) Pancake Tent on Chardon Square
10:00 am: Rides And Concessions Open Chardon Square
10:00 am: Invitational Lumberjack Competition Lot next to Geauga County Libary
10:00 am: Kiddie Tractor Pull - Registration Opens Main Street
11:00 am: Kiddie Tractor Pull (ages 5-11) Main Street
11:00 am: Swifty The Clown Stir Booth
11:00 am: Pancake Eating Contest ( 18+) Entertainment Stage
12:00 pm: Tug of War Contest In front of the Fire Station
12:00 pm: Adult Hip Hop Main Street
12:00 pm: Jungle Terry Entertainment Stage
01:00 pm: The Fine Arts Associate Perfromances Entertainment Stage
01:45 pm: Pizza Eating Contest Entertainment Stage
03:00 pm: Grand Parade - Chardon Square
04:00 pm: Introduction of Queens and Dignitaries Entertainment Stage
07:00 pm: Ricky and the Rockets Entertainment Stage
11:00 pm: Festival Closed

Sunday, April 27, 2025

07:00 am: Sap Run Registration Open Entertainment Stage
08:00 am: Pancakes In The Park (closes at 2:00pm) Pancake Tent on Chardon Square
08:00 am: One Mile Sap Run Chardon Square
08:30 am: Five Mile Sap Run Chardon Square
10:30 am: Sap Run Winners Announced Entertainment Stage
11:00 am: Rides And Concessions Open Chardon Square
11:00 am: Bathtub Races Main Street
11:00 am: Swifty the Clow Stir Booth
12:00 pm: Invitational Lumberjack Competition/Finals Lot next to Geauga County Libary
12:00 pm: Maple Syrup Auction Entertainment Stage
02:00 pm: Inspired Movement Entertainment Stage
03:00 pm: Grand Parade Chardon Square
04:30 pm: Introduction Of Queens and Dignitaries Entertainment Stage
07:00 pm: Festival Ends, See You in 2026!

Date:
April 24 - 27, 2025

Hours:
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday, April 25, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location:
Various in Venues Chardon, OH

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