When the Burton Log Cabin was built by the Chamber of Commerce, it encouraged thousands of visitors and residents to come and see the production of maple syrup.
Thousands of visitors did come to the Grand opening in March 1931 and that tradition continues each spring.
The original cabin was patterned after the Log Cabin in Kentucky in which Abraham Lincoln was born. Additions were put on in 1931, 1932, 1954, 1959, and the newest portion opened in 1962.
The Burton Log Cabin is a working sugar house producing maple syrup every spring and making maple candy year round. It is owned and operated by the Burton Chamber of Commerce and also serves as the information resource center for Burton and surrounding areas.
The Cabin is open for business
7 days a week, year-round.
Each March since 1951, Burton has been serving pancakes every spring to over 20,000 guests. It became so popular that the Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club decided to officially trademark our town as “Pancake Town USA.”
Today the Rotary Club, the Century Village Museum and other groups continue to serve these annual March Sunday pancake breakfasts. Since 1951, over 1.84 million pancakes have been served in Burton to over 588,094 hungry people. More than 25,164 gallons of pure maple syrup have been poured over those pancakes. More than 141,514 pounds of sausage have been cooked, and 1,274,924 cups of coffee poured for visitors to Burton. (figures as of 06/2014)
In 2015 begining the first
Sunday in March our trees will be tapped, sap gathered and boiled, pancakes and sausage cooked, and coffee brewed for thousands of people who for
64 years have made this a yearly tradition.
The Burton Log Cabin will be making maple syrup and maple candy, a tradition in the area which dates back for centuries. An Antique and Craft Show will be in full swing at the High School, the Burton Public Library will host book sales and Century Village Museum will bustle with activity. Local antique stores and shops stocked with new ideas for spring are ready for visitors.
But don’t despair...you can still have unique & delicious pancakes even after the season ends. All year-round many local restaurants, civic organizations and lodging facilities serve pancakesand offer pure maple syrup for your enjoyment!
The Recurrent Events list presents those events that happen in Burton on an ongoing basis.
The Monthly listings highlight special events in our area.
Cruise-In on Main Street
Starts June 5 at 5pm and every Monday ending Sept 18.
Music, Cars, Food, and More on Main Street in Burton!
Coffee Corners Antiques
Live entertainment
Saturday nights all year.
440-834-0076
Hastings Dairy
Cow Tales Adventure
May 16, May 31, Sept 19, Oct 4
(10am-12pm) $6/person.
An event for children 5 and under with a caregiver.
Wagon ride tour of farm,
watch cows milking, pet calves, train ride, and playground.
Taste and purchase milk made at the on-farm creamery. For details visit http://www.hastingsdairy.com
Hastings Dairy
Milk from
Cow to Bottle Tour & Tasting
- May 21
- June 3, 21, & 27
- July 3, 9,& 22
- Aug 2 &13.
- Sept 10 & 24
- Oct 13
(1-3:30 pm) $6/person.
Experience a working dairy farm & creamery.
Watch cows milking, pet calves, wagon ride and more!
Taste & purchase fresh milk bottled on-farm at Rowdy Cow Creamery.
Fun for the whole family!
For details visit www.hastingsdairy.com
“Pancake Town USA”
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2
(9am-1:30pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 & Apr 2
(9am-2pm)
Pancakes at Century Village Museum
At Century Village Museum
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 (8am-1:30pm)
Pancakes & Omelets Breakfast
Sponsored by the
Burton/Middefield Rotary
Berkshire High School
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 (9am-3pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Burton Fire Station
Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 (8am-2pm)
Craft Show
Berkshire High School
Pancake Sunday
Maple Demonstrations
Maple Candy & Cream
making demonstrations
Weather permitting, Syrup making demonstrations as well.
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce
Mar 25 (11am to Noon)
15th Annnual
Edible Book Festival
Celebrated worldwide!
People create books which are
totally edible.
The books are judged, then eaten!
Fun for all ages.
Burton Public Library
Apr 2 (9am-1:30pm)
Pancake & Sausage breakfast
Burton American Legion
Apr 2 (9am-2pm)
Pancakes at Century Village Museum
At Century Village Museum
April 8 (11am sharp)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Annual Easter Eggstravaganza egg hunt, children 10 and under.
Search for colorful, filled Easter eggs.
Held outdoors or in our Glasshouse Pavilion in inclement weather. Farm store open
10am-5pm
sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm 440-834-1298
Apr 21 (Fri 6pm)
Dueling Pianos
Presented by Burton-Middlefield Rotary.
See web site for details or call 440-682-0135.
burtonmiddlefieldrotary.com
Burton-Middlefield Rotary
Apr 23 (9am-1:30pm)
Geauga County Council
Fundraiser Breakfast
Burton American Legion
May 5 (Noon-7pm)
May 6 (9am- 2pm)
Mothers Day Flower Sale
Burton American Legion
May 6-7 (10am-5pm)
Spring Garden Party
Our sparkling glasshouse welcomes you to our Spring Garden Party with colorful annuals, perennials, and herbs. Gourmet teas, cakes, and sweets are served each day. sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm
May 13 (Sat, 10am-4:30pm)
2017 Spring
Drive-It-Yourself Tour
Free Family Fun.
10 locations! Prizes.
For more information visit
DestinationGeauga.com
May 27 (free admission after 5pm)
75th Anniversary Celebration
of Century Village Museum
Come out to honor the beginning of Century Village Museum.
At Century Village Museum
May 27-28 (10am-5pm)
Civil War Reenactment
At Century Village Museum
May 29 (11am)
Memorial Day Service
Burton Village gazebo followed by open house at the legion hall
Burton American Legion
June 4 (Sign-in at 10:30am)
Eighth Annual Golf Outing
Pleasant Hills Golf Course
Burton American Legion
June 6-10 (6-9pm)
Ohio Chautauqua
A five day community event. Living history performances, music,education and audience participation.
Burton Historic District At Century Village Museum
Jun 10 (Sat, 10am-4:30pm)
Burton Antiques Market
400 Dealers - all Antiques
and old Collectibles - 56th year - inside and out - rain or shine - dealers from all over the US and Canada - Largest 1 day antique show in the country. General Admission $8;
Early Bird Admission at 8am $25.
burtonantiquesmarket.com
Geauga County Fairgrounds
June 10-30 (9:30am-5pm)
Sunrise Farm
Strawberry Season
Baskets of sweet, local strawberries will be available inside the market for 3 weeks beginning approximately June 10th.
sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm
July 1 (1-3pm) $6/person
Hastings Dairy - Milk from Cow to Bottle Tour & Tasting
See Recurring Events.
July 1 (July 2 rain date) 6pm through conclusion of fireworks
Veterans Appreciation Day
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton American Legion
July 10-14 (10am-3pm)
45th An. Pioneer School
Children will experience pioneer life in the Western Reserve through hands-on projects, observing artisans, enjoying music, square-dancing, and pioneer games. Pioneer School is open to all children ages 8-12.
Early registration suggested.
$95 Members/$115 Non-Members
At Century Village Museum
July 28-30
Antique Power & Steam Show
Old engines whistle, puff smoke,
saw wood, thresh grain, and demonstrate the power the power of another era. A must for school children and history lovers!
At Century Village Museum
Aug 12 (Noon-8pm)
Raccoon County Music
Festival
Day long festival celebrating
bluegrass and folk music
performed by a variety of musicians.
Adults $10/
Children 6-12 $5/
Members & Under 6 free
At Century Village Museum
Aug 26 (8am-Noon)
Century Village Museum Trunk Sale
Join us for a rummage sale/craft
show all out of the trunk of your car!
Century Village Museum
Aug 31-Sept. 4 (9am-midnight)
195th Great Geauga County Fair
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with the fun and excitement of the 195th annual Geauga County Fair.
Sept 1-30 (Mon-Sat 10am-5pm)
Apple Picking Time.
Sunrise Farm
Sept 11 (8:30am)
Patriot Day Program
At Burton Village Park - Burton American Legion
Sept. 15 (Friday 5pm)
Grand Return of the
Scarecrows
Old-fashioned family
fun! NOT SCARY!
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Sept 23 (Sat, 10am-4:30pm)
Burton Antiques Market
See June 10 event for details.
Oct 3-31 (10am-5pm)
Fall Festival Weekends
at Sunrise Farm
Every weekend in October bring the family out to enjoy apple picking, apple fritters, homemade caramel apples, hot apple cider, hunt for the perfect pumpkin.
sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm
Oct 7 (10am-4pm)
Fall Walking & Driving Tours
Pick up your itinerary at the Burton Log Cabin.FREE.
Sponsored by the Burton
Chamber of Commerce
Oct 14-15 (10am-6pm)
Oxtoberfest
Enjoy a Burton tradition on the square. Great food, Beer Tent, Artisans & Vendors on the Square and Entertainment:
Sat Oct 14
- 1-1:30pm Button Box Divas Kathy Hlad & Julie Tabaj
- 1:30-5pm Ron Likovic & Friends
- 5-9pm Ted Riser & The Marshall Band
Sun Oct 15
- 10am-2pm Patty C & The Guys
- 2-6pm Anthony Culkar Trio
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce.
Oct 14-15 (10am-5pm)
69th Annual
Apple Butter Festival
Apple butter simmers in copper kettles! Antique vendors, pony rides, baked goods, fine arts, crafts & music.
GCHS Members Free.
At Century Village Museum
Oct 15 (9am-1:30pm)
Geauga County
Council Fundraiser
Breakfast at Burton Legion Hall
Burton American Legion
Nov 4 & 5
(Sat & Sun 10am-5pm)
Sunrise Farm’s
Christmas Open House
Hot apple cider & gourmet
goodies. Santa will delight
children on a hayride noon to 3 each day (weather permitting). Fresh wreaths and greens.
Thanksgiving weekend, choose your live tree in our glasshouse pavilion.
sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm
Nov. 11(4:30-7pm)
Veteran’s Open House
Chili and Soup Dinner.
Burton American Legion Hall
Nov 18
Breakfast with Santa
& Craft Fair
Breakfast 9am to 1pm, craft fair 9am to 3pm.
Burton American Legion Hall
Nov 24, 25 & 26 (10am-4pm)
Country Hearth Christmas
& Christmas in the Village
Enjoy the many holiday activities and Santa at the Burton Log Cabin.
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Nov 25-26
Dec. 2-3 (Noon-4pm)
Christmas at Century Village
Come visit us in all of our holiday splendor! Free to the public.
At Century Village Museum
Nov. 25 (10am-4pm)
Children’s Make ‘n’ Take
Holiday Crafts
Burton Public Library
Nov 26-Dec 15
Gingerbread House Display
Burton Public Library
Dec. 31 (5pm-1am)
Ring In the New Year!
In Burton, AKA Pancake Town USA, for a 3rd year, ring in the new year at Warren’s Spirited Kitchen with dinner and the dropping of a sparkling stack of pancakes.
Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
Mark your 2017 calendar for...
Sat. Feb. 10, 2018 (10am-4pm)
2018 Tree Tapping Ceremony
The official start the Maple Syrup Season with demonstrations and hot chocolate and donuts. At Burton Log Cabin & Sugar Camp. FREE!
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Burton Chamber of Commerce
440-834-4204
www.burtonchamberofcommerce.org
The Geauga County
Historical Society
440-834-1492 www.centuryvillagemuseum.org
Burton Middlefield Rotary
www.burtonmiddlefieldrotary.com
Burton Public Library
440-834-4466 • www.burtonlibrary.org
Destination Geauga
1-800-775-TOUR www.destinationgeauga.com
Additional
Ohio tourism information www.discoverohio.com