Maple Syrup Festival March 28 & 29

Staff

26 Mar 2026 — 2 min read

You don't want to miss the Whitetop Mountain Maple Festival!

Whitetop's Maple Syrup tradition began over 50 years ago with the creation of the Whitetop Mountain Molasses & Maple Syrup Company

Every year since, we celebrate this tradition with the annual Whitetop Maple Syrup Festival.

Come join us for a family-friendly good time. Enjoy a pancake meal with genuine maple syrup and some traditional mountain music. Pancakes will be served at the community center, all day Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day, tapping tours will be offered on Whitetop Mountain, and local musicians will be performing at the Fire Hall.

All proceeds from this event go to support Mt Rogers Fire & Rescue.

The days' events include...

PANCAKES! Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast. The meal includes pancakes with maple syrup, sausage, applesauce & a drink. Whitetop Community Center 16309 Highlands Parkway 9:00 -4:00
Adults $12 Children $8

TAPPING TOURS! The tapping tours are a unique and educational experience that portrays a rapidly vanishing way of American life. Every hour, local experts will demonstrate both the tubing and bucket method for tapping a tree. The Elk Garden Parking Lot Tours from 10am - 4pm, last tour begins at 3:00pm Saturday & Sunday This is a free event

MUSIC! Enjoy the afternoon listening and dancing to old-time bluegrass music. $5 Admission Location: 51 Firehouse Road, Whitetop Va. Admission: $5, children under 12 free Band Schedule - TBD

CRAFTS & VENDORS! Shop local vendors and crafters, located in the building down the hill behind the community center. If you are a vendor and would like to reserve your space, please complete the Vendor Application: https://www.whitetopva.org/maple-festival

press release from Whitetop VA: https://www.whitetopva.org/

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