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The West Virginia Encyclopedia
Location/County: Pickens, Randolph
March 19, 2016 — March 20, 2016
West Virginia has a long history of sugar making. The Indians made syrup first. They threw hot rocks into hollowed-out logs that were filled with sap. The early settler quickly learned to make the sweet stuff and use it as their main source of sugar. Today, maple syrup and sugar are widely used in cooking, baking, and as topping. Join us for a full weekend of activities celebrating this tradition each year on the third full weekend in March!
The 2016 festival takes place March 19 & 20. (note…. the festival always falls on the third Saturday in March)