NEWS & EVENTS
EVENTS
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2026 Maple Contest
The annual maple contest for Caledonia and Essex County producers will be at the sugarhouse at the fairgrounds. Entries need to be delivered by 4 pm on Wed August 25. The contest will be judged Thursday Aug 26 at 9 am at the sugarhouse. All are welcome to watch the judging. The entries will be displayed during the fair. The entries become the property of the Association.
The annual maple contest consists of the 4 grades of syrup…..golden delicate, amber rich, dark strong and dark robust. The entry is 1 pint. The maple product contest has 3 categories…maple candy (minimum of 5 pieces), maple cream (1/2 pound), and maple sugar (6 oz container). The producer may enter all classes but only one entry per class. The syrup and product classes have a best of class winner and the best of show is chosen from these for each syrup and product. A Best of Class winner is chosen in the maple specialty class. All specialty entries need to have an ingredient listing.
Entries making the standard will receive an excellent ribbon. Prize monies are: Excellent $10/Best of Class $15 / Best of Show $25
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Caledonia County Fair | August 26-30, 2026
Each year, the Caledonia Maple Association serves up a sweet array of maple treats! From maple creemees to maple milkshakes, enjoy the sweet taste of Vermont-made maple syrup from our members.
NEWS
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Austin Mclain of Guildhall, VT Receives 2026 Maple Award
Austin Mclain from Guildhall, VT was awarded this years Maple Scholarship for $2,750.00.
He graduated from White Mountain Regional High School where he was an intricate part of the Maple Sugaring Program. Austin takes great pride in his family's deep roots in maple sugaring and is motivated to carry on that legacy by growing their operation into a sustainable business rather than simply a hobby. Austin is already producing value-added products with his father, such as maple jelly, sugar and candy.
The scholarship will provide Austin the opportunity to expand the operation. We wish him the very best luck in his adventures!
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Caledonia Maple Associate Has Record Year at 2025 Caledonia County Fair
The Sugarhouse celebrated another record-breaking year! Our new miniature ice-cream cones filled with maple cream were a hit, which we’re excited to bring back next season alongside more potential new treats! With perfect fair weather, sunshine, and a light breeze, the atmosphere was just right for welcoming new volunteers, who jumped in with enthusiasm and did an incredible job. A special highlight was having four generations of the Messier family working together in the Sugarhouse on Saturday, including Shawn and our granddaughter making maple candy. It was truly a wonderful day to remember. Thank you to all of our members who made it such a success!
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Kellon Mencucci Receives the 2025 Maple Award
The Caledonia Maple Association is happy to announce that the 2025 Maple Award was presented to Kellon Mencucci of Walden. After moving from Washington with his family, Kellon immediately fell in love with the tradition of sugaring. He continues to work with local sugar makers, learning all he can. He also runs a small backyard sugaring operation at his home. We wish him the best as he goes off to Paul Smith’s College this fall!
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Governor Phil Scott Kicks Off Vermont’s Sugaring Season at Pure Gold Sugaring
APRIL 25-27, 2025
An annual celebration of Vermont's maple syrup industry, featuring syrup tastings, sugarhouse tours, and a variety of family-friendly activities. Caledonia Maple Association is a proud sponsor!
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Caledonia Maple Association is a proud sponsor of the Vermont Maple Festival!
AUGUST 20-24, 2025
Each year, the Caledonia Maple Association serves up a sweet array of maple treats! From maple creemees to maple milkshakes, enjoy the sweet taste of Vermont-made maple syrup from our members.
