GRAHAMSVILLE — Shop Taste NY and the Hudson Valley Catskill Welcome Center is proud to celebrate New York Maple Month this March by highlighting the region’s maple producers and the rich traditions behind one of the state’s most iconic agricultural products. New York is the second-largest maple syrup producer in the USA. The Hudson Valley and Catskill region play an important role in that legacy.

Throughout March, visitors to the Hudson Valley Catskill Welcome Center—and shoppers browsing Shop Taste NY online—can explore and support New York’s maple producers through featured products, tasting events, educational programming, and special in‑store promotions.

Maple syrup comes in a range of grades and colors, each offering its own unique flavor profile. Beyond syrup, maple is transformed into delicious spreads, creams, maple sugar, and an array of candies. Many producers also create infused varieties blending maple with fruit, coffee, and other complementary flavors.

By spotlighting maple products during March, Shop Taste NY and the Hudson Valley Catskill Welcome Center aim to encourage visitors to explore the region’s maple farms, sugarhouses, small businesses and websites.

New York Maple Month aligns with the annual sugaring season, when producers tap maple trees and begin the process of collecting and boiling sap into syrup. Many farms and sugar houses across the state welcome visitors for tastings, tours, and special events during this time.

Upcoming Events:

The HVCWC & Shop Taste NY team will be visiting Catskill Mountain Sugar House in Grahamsville, NY. The team will learn about tapping maple trees in the Catskill mountains and see how the sap is made into syrup and other delicious treats. This company is NY Grown and Certified, which means it’s local, safe, and produced to a higher standard.

The Hudson Valley Catskill Welcome Center will host Maple Product Tastings throughout the month of March, featuring maple producers from across New York State and offering special discounts on all maple items. Visitors can sample an impressive variety of maple syrups, infused syrups, maple sugar, candies, maple cream, and more showcasing the incredible range of flavors and craftsmanship behind New York’s maple industry.

The Hudson Valley Catskill Welcome Center is located in the Market Hall in Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Central Valley, NY from 2-4PM for sampling events every Saturday in March.

Check out Shop Taste NY’s blog post about maple syrup & sugaring: Taste the Season: Authentic Maple Syrup from Upstate New York - Shop Taste NY to learn more about New York’s maple history, producers, and how to spot authentic maple syrup. Shop featured products at shoptasteny.com.

Shop Taste NY is an online marketplace that features agricultural food and beverage products made or grown throughout the eleven regions of New York State. The program supports local farmers and producers while helping consumers discover high-quality, New York–made goods from the comfort of their home. 

The Hudson Valley Catskill Welcome Center & Taste NY connects visitors with the region’s rich agritourism offerings, showcasing New York State–made products, local producers, and small businesses while promoting tourism throughout the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

Learn more about this and other Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County programs by calling 845-292-6180, emailing sullivan@cornell.edu or visiting www.sullivancce.org. Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County provides equal program and employment opportunities.