Papa John's Sugar Shack- Maple syrup

09/09/2026

Come see us at the new location parking on site.

We’re officially in the final countdown! The Chester Festival returns in just 10 days, and we’re getting ready for an unforgettable fall weekend.

Here’s what’s waiting for you:
🛍 100+ vendors
🍯 Local goods & handmade treasures
🍔 Food, treats & festival favorites
🍂 Fall fun for the whole family
🤎 A weekend celebrating Chester’s community spirit

Start making your plans and share this with someone who needs a fall festival weekend!

🗓 September 19 & 20, 2026
📍 Gateway Field | Chester, Vermont

09/05/2026

Today is the day come see us down in Bennington VT!

09/05/2026

We will be down at the new location down by the american 🇺🇸 legion can’t wait to see you all down there!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter 🐇 nothing like spending time together doing what we love! 🍁

03/21/2026

Welcome to where the magic happens! We couldn’t be more thankful for all that have helped get us here this season. Thank you to Josselyn Brothers construction for the addition work, CDL USA for all the setup for the new evaporator and all our friends and family to make this happen.

03/20/2026

We hope to see you!!!

03/09/2026

🍁 It’s that time of year again!! 🍁

Come join us for Vermont Maple Open House Weekend at our sugar house! March 21st - 22nd! We’re excited to welcome friends, families, and maple lovers to experience the magic of sugaring season right here in Vermont.

Come see how pure Vermont maple syrup is made, from sap to syrup, and take a walk through the sugar house while the evaporator is boiling. (Weather permitting)

You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the maple process, learn how maple syrup is produced, ask questions, and of course sample some fresh syrup. Whether you’re a longtime maple fan or visiting a sugar house for the first time, we’d love to share the tradition with you.

Sat 10-4
Sun 11-3

We hope to see you!

02/28/2026

Preparations are in full swing for the impending sap flow, with Mark Jr. cleaning tanks for sap storage, Mark Sr. in the woods, identifying and fixing leaks, and Austin preparing for his inaugural sap collection run in his orchard.

02/02/2026

Maple Monday! Maple Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp butter
1 cup milk
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large marshmallows, cut into slivers
whipped cream

Instructions:
In a small saucepan on medium heat, mix all the ingredients together. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat when the marshmallows are melted.
Pour into a mug, and top with whipped cream. Drizzle some extra maple syrup on top

Recipe by: Cathleen, A Taste of Madness