Maple Syrup Season

March 28, 2022

By Your Inner Otter

april newsletter 1 1 1 — Sap from a maple tree being collected.

One of the reasons folks like to visit (and live) in Otter Tail County, MN is the year-round outdoor recreation opportunities. Spring can be a tricky time to find something to do. Somedays it is gorgeous and the birds are chirping and the next it is cold, the wind is blowing and it might even be snowing. Making your own syrup can be the perfect way to bridge the gap between winter and summer. It sets the tone for the season by requiring a little patience, providing some warmth and plenty of gratification.

Maple trees are a staple in Otter Tail County, so it makes perfect sense that the tradition of making maple syrup is celebrated here. Every April, the community of Vergas host the Maple Syrup Festival. There is a pancake breakfast, with plenty of homemade syrup. There is also a 5k run/walk, kids maple lead hunt and more. The 2022 Maple Syrup Festival will be Saturday, April 9th in downtown Vergas, MN.