Get Your Sugar Fix At The Maple Sugaring Festival In New Jersey

When it comes to sweet treats, everyone has their favorite - but there are few things that can compare to the taste of fresh, authentic maple syrup. Nature created this sweet long before humans walked the Earth, and many would argue we still haven't topped it! You can get maple syrup at many grocery stores, but you've never had it like this - fresh from the trees at Reeves-Reed Arboretum. This non-profit garden in Summit hosts the largest maple syrup festival in New Jersey, the Maple Sugaring Festival, every winter. The maple syrup season begins in February, and the event this year is Sunday, March 5th. Not only can you sample the freshest maple syrup around, but you can learn about the ins and outs of the ancient art of maple sugaring - and try it out for yourself!

Most gardens and arboretums are in hibernation during the winter - but not the Reeves-Reed Arboretum in Summit.

This natural haven is home to a forest of maple trees, which means that winter is when maple sugaring season begins - and they're inviting everyone to the party on March 5th!

The Maple Sugaring Festival delves into the state's history of maple harvesting, and gives guests an opportunity to participate in the tapping process!

It's a popular family event, as kids not only get to see this ancient craft at work, but taste the delicious bounty!

Volunteers are on hand to guide guests through the process and explain the history of this delicious art to first-timers.

And of course, it wouldn't be a maple sugar festival without a chance to buy some - so drop by the small market to take a bottle or five home!

You might have had pancakes with maple syrup before, but nothing like the freshest maple syrup around, straight from the source.

Have you attended the Maple Sugaring Festival at Reeves-Reed Arboretum in past years? Let us know what you thought about this maple sugar festival in New Jersey in the comments section. If you want to find out more, make sure to visit the official website and Facebook page of Reeves-Reed Arboretum for more information. For another winter adventure in New Jersey, consider visiting this little-known park.