Posted in New York October 01, 2019 by

Make Your Own Maple Cotton Candy In New York At Riverside Maple Farms This Fall

Now that fall is upon us here in the Empire State, you’ll find a variety of delicious ways to enjoy this season like Samascott Orchard’s Cider Maze or cooling off with a delicious cider slushie. As if this time of year wasn’t already tasty enough, one of our favorite farms just unveiled a make-your-own cotton candy event that will make your stomach rumble with excitement. If you’re ready to continue getting a taste of fall, see why you’ll want to keep this upcoming date marked down on your calendar!

We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Only a half-hour outside of Albany, Riverside Maple Farms is a fall destination that you can't miss out on visiting this year.
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Out by Schenectady, Riverside Maple Farms offers free tours all throughout the year and is always cooking up something sweet.
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On October 26th though, the farm will be hosting a Make-Your-Own Maple Cotton Candy event!
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For only $7 dollars, you can visit the farm and walk away with a bag of maple cotton candy that you've actually made yourself.
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Watch as your favorite cold-season sweet is used to create maple cotton candy, something you've most likely never even tasted before.
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Don't worry, if one bag of this maple cotton candy isn't enough for you, there are always more containers of this treat for sale in their shop.
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Visitors of Riverside Maple Farms who are here for this event will also be able to enjoy free tours of the farm to get a closer look at how things are done…
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...and even enjoy tastings of their four different grades of maple syrup. Yum!
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Aside from the mouthwatering maple cotton candy that's in the shop, you'll also find things like maple candies, syrup, kettle corn, gift boxes, and more too.
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A charming chance to whip up your own fall treat on one of New York's amazing farms, attend Riverside Maple Farms' make-your-own maple cotton candy event to make your season complete.
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If you’re unable to make it to their event on October 26th, you can also call them at 518-214-4014 or email [email protected] to set up a make-your-own maple experience for yourself at another time! To find out more about visiting Riverside Maple Farms, click here.

Wondering what other delightful outings you can enjoy around the Empire State? Then be sure to also read about how you can Walk Across The Bear Mountain Bridge For A Gorgeous View Of New York’s Fall Colors!

Address: 7152 Amsterdam Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302, USA