Saturday, September 21st
Registration @ 8:00 am
Tour Begins @ 9:00 am
This year's 2024 Fall Maple Tour will take place in Southern Michigan, showcasing the rich maple syrup tradition of the region. We are excited to offer seven diverse stops on this year's tour, providing visitors with a range of sugarbush operations, from small family-run farms to larger associations. Each stop offers a unique perspective on maple syrup production, innovative techniques, and the community spirit that makes Michigan maple syrup special. Please see below for details on each stop and to register for this delightful journey through Michigan's maple country.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration, Coffee & Donuts
6903 Lacey Lake Road Bellevue, MI 49021
Check in and day of registration. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
Wear and bring appropriate clothing and footwear. The temperature is expected to vary throughout the day.
Tour begins at 9 AM sharp.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Stop No. 1: Haigh's Sugar House Farm LLC
Larry and Mary Haigh
6903 Lacey Lake Road Bellevue, MI 49021
We are Larry and Mary Haigh. Larry and his first wife Karen can trace maple syrup making back four generations in both families. We began our operation here in 1982. Karen passed away in July 2016. In November 2017 Larry married Mary Lantis who knew nothing about syrup making. Being a quick study, she soon became proficient in all things maple. She has given herself the title of “Vice President of Labeling and Bottling.” We produce the full range of maple syrup and maple products which we sell at our farm, The Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival, and several other events in the Mid-Michigan area.
Contact: Larry (269-763-3107 or 269-967-3949), Mary (517-320-7701)
Approximately 15 minutes to next stop.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Stop No. 2: Nashville Maple Syrup Association
114 Philadelphia Street Nashville, MI 49073
The Nashville Maple Syrup Association is a Non-Profit organization that makes and sells maple syrup. We tap trees in the village of Nashville and involve local 4H clubs and scout troops in the process.
Approximately 10 minutes to next stop.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Stop No. 3: Mazurek Maple Supplies
Lunch & MMSA Business Meeting
5056 N Clark Road
Woodland, MI 48897
Our maple syrup journey began in 1975. We offer great products and service to help you continue your maple syrup passion.
Lunch will be provided at this location.
Approximately 5 minutes to next stop.
1:35 PM - 2:30 PM
Stop No. 4: Brodbeck Maple Syrup
Owen Brodbeck
11489 W Grand Ledge Hwy
Lake Odessa MI 48849
The Brodbeck family has been making maple syrup for the past 30 years, producing about 300 gallons of pure Michigan maple syrup a year from 500 trees.
Approximately 15 minutes to next stop.
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Stop No. 5: Vermontville Maple Syrup Association
145 Maple Manor Drive
Vermontville, MI 49096
Approximately 10 minutes to next stop.
3:55 PM - 4:45 PM
Stop No. 6: Irish Road Sugar Bush
Matt Henny
6775 Irish Road
Vermontville, MI
Contact: 517-749-1267
Approximately 5 minutes to next stop.
4:50 PM - 6:00 PM
Stop No. 7: Benedict Family Maple, LLC
(Saving the best for last)
9505 Round Lake Rd
Vermontville, MI 49096
The Benedict family has been producing pure maple syrup since 1850. They currently have 2800 taps and offer a wide variety of maple products.
Contact: 517-230-5083
Registration Information
Adults: $35.00
Children 5-14: $15.00
Children 0-4: Free
You may register online, or register on-site the day of. If registering on-site, we ask that you please email us to let us know how many people in your party for our planning purposes.
For questions, contact Lisa Mazurek: 616-570-9363
Nearby Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
Hastings, MI
America Inn & Suites
Ionia, MI
Super 8 (located at I96)
Ionia MI
Larry and Mary Haigh also have a few campsites available and will be having a bonfire Friday night. If interested, contact Larry at 269-763-3107 or 269-967-3949. Feel free to bring burgers or hot dogs cook over the fire.
