When the Burton Log Cabin was built, it was referred to by the Cleveland Plain Dealer agricultural editor, as “a unique publicity scheme of the Burton Chamber of Commerce” encouraging thousands of visitors and residents to come and see the production of maple syrup.
Thousands of visitors did come to the party in the park at the Grand opening in March 1931. 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 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 1.66 million pancakes have been served in Burton to over 503,939 hungry people. More than 24,313 gallons of pure maple syrup have been poured over those pancakes. More than 133,414 pounds of sausage have been cooked, and 1,139,924 cups of coffee poured for visitors to Burton. (figures as of 06/2011)
In 2008 begining the first Sunday in March, & continuing thru the first Sunday in April (except for Easter Sunday) our trees will be tapped, sap gathered and boiled, pancakes and sausage cooked, and coffee brewed for thousands of people who for 57 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 our local restaurants serve a variety of pancake selections and they all use pure maple syrup!
The Recurrent Events list presents those events that happen in Burton on an ongoing basis.
The Monthly listings highlight special events in our area.
Burton Public Library
Friends Book Sales
9 a.m.- 4 p.m
- January 12
- February 16
- March 3, 10, 17, 24 (Bag Day)
- May 25
- June 8
- July 20 ( 9:00am - Noon Friends Preview Sale )
- July 27
- August 24
- Sept 28
- Oct 12-13 (Bag Day)
- Nov 30
Coffee Corners Antiques
Live entertainment
Friday & Saturday nights by chance all year.
440-834-0076
Saturdays in the Country
Every last Saturday of the month except August is on the 24th
(10am -5pm)
Crafters and artisans, antiques and collectables will set up along Main Street and on the Square!
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Cruise-In on Main Street
Starts May 8 and continues every Wed. at 5pm thru Sept. 11.
DJ, Prizes, Fun on Main Street in Burton!!
Hastings Dairy Fall Dairy Days
Experience a working dairy farm. Watch cows milking, pet calves, hayride and more! Visit us at
hastingsdairy.com for more info.
Sep 22 & 28, Oct 11 & 20; 1-5pm, $6/person (2 and under free)
10am-4pm weather permitting
Feb. 16
Tree Tapping Demonstration on the green in Burton
Come learn how maple trees are tapped!
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Burton Park
“Pancake Town USA”
February 10th, 17th. & 24th
9am to 1:30pm
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Burton American Legion
“Pancake Town USA”
Maple Demonstrations
Maple Candy & Cream making demonstrations most Sundays at the Log Cabin on the square. Syrup making demonstrations, weather permitting.
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
March 3, 10, 17, 24
(9am to 1:30pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Burton American Legion
March 3, 10, 17, 24
(9am to 2pm)
Pancake Breakfast
Century Village Museum
March 3, 10, 17, 24
(8am to 1:30pm)
Pancakes & Omelets Breakfast
Sponsored by the Burton/Middklefield Rotary
Berkshire High School
March 3, 10, 17, 24
(9am to 3pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Burton Fire Station
March 3, 10, 17, 24
(8am to 2pm)
Craft Show
Berkshire High School
March 23
(11am to Noon)
11th Annual Edible Book Festival
Celebrated World Wide!
People create bookswhich are totally edible.
The books are judged, then eaten! Fun for all ages.
Burton Public Library
March 23
(Doors open at 5pm)
Oink & Squeal Party
Chinese auction & Raffles.
Burton American Legion
April 7
(9am to 1:30pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Burton American Legion
April 13
(Sat. 6-10am)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
For the Amish Community
Burton American Legion
May 4 & 5
(Sat & Sun 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.
Sunrise Farm 440-834-1298
May 10, 11
(Fri., Noon to 7pm, Sat., 9am-2pm)
Mothers Day Flower Sale
Burton American Legion
May 19
(1pm-5pm)
Spring Dairy Season Opener
See cows milked, pet calves, take a hayride, ride the Chugga Chugga Moo Moo barrel train ride, farm-themed outdoor playground, corn box, pedal tractors, indoor play area, Agri-Education Stations, Craft Activity, Games, priceless memories & photo opportunities!
$6/person. More information at
hastingsdairy.com Hastings Dairy
May 21
(10am-12pm)
Cow Tales Adventures
Children 5 and under accompanied by an adult.
Fun activities, snack and beverage.
$6/person,
Visit hastingsdairy.com for details. Hastings Dairy
May 24 & 25
(Fri. eve. & All day Sat.)
Remembering
Our
WWII Veterans
Entertainment, attractions and “USO’ big-band dance.
Geauga County
Historical Society
May 25
10am - 5pm
Saturdays In The Country
See Recurrent Events
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
May 27th
(11am)
Memorial Day Service
Followed by Open House at the Legion Hall.
Burton Village Gazebo
June 7
(sign-in at 10:30)
4th Annual Golf Outing at Pleasant Hills Golf Course
Burton American Legion
June 8
(10am - 5pm)
Burton Antiques Market
Rain or shine at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
This show boasts over 400 dealers and FREE parking.
Admission $6
$20 Earlybird admission 8:00 am
Geauga County Fairgrounds
June 23
(1-5pm)
Celebrate June Dairy Month
Details, see May 19 or visit
hastingsdairy.com. Hastings Dairy
June 23
(3pm)
Founders Day Celebration
North Park, Burton
Sponsored by
the Burton Historic District
June 30
(10am start)
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Ride
8th annual motorcylce run will benefit our Geauga County Veterans.
See our website
for exciting changes.
www.bmrmotorcyclerun.com
www.burtonmiddlefieldrotary.com
Burton-Middlefield Rotary
July 4
(6pm to end of Fireworks)
Veterans Appreciation Day
and Fireworks
(July 5th Rain Date)
Geauga County Fairgrounds
July 6 (approx)
Sunrise Farm’s Sweet Corn
Get all your locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables including
delicious sweet corn. This is also a good time to pre-order your tart cherries.
440-834-1298
www.sunrisefarmgifts.com
July 26-28
Antique Power & Steam Show
Exhibition and demonstration
of steam and other power-driven machines that led our Industrial
and Agricultural Revolution.
$7/Adult $4/Child 6-12
Under 6 Free, Members free
www.geaugahistorical.org
Century Village Museum
July 27
(10am - 5pm)
Saturdays In The Country
See Recurrent Events
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
August 17th
(6pm-8pm)
Steak Roast Dinner
Burton American Legion
August 17
(Noon-8pm)
Raccoon County Music Festival
Day-long festival celebrating bluegrass and folk music performed by a variety of musicians.
Century Village Museum
August 24
(10am - 5pm)
Saturdays In The Country
See Recurrent Events
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Aug. 29 - Sept 2
(10am-Midnight)
Great Geauga County Fair
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with the fun and excitement of the 191st annual Geauga County Fair.
September 11
(TBA)
Patriot Day Program
Burton Village Park
September 19
(10am-Noon)
Cow Tales Adventures
See May 21 event for details or hastingsdairy.com Hastings Dairy
September 20
(Begins Fri 5pm)
Grand Return of the Scarecrows
Old-fashioned family fun!
NOT SCARY!
Young children and parents will enjoy the Scarecrows throughout the town.
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce
September 21
(Sat. 6-11am)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Burton American Legion
September 28
(10am-5pm)
Burton Antiques Market
See June 8 event for details.
October 5
(10am-4pm)
Fall Walking & Driving Tours
Pick up your itinerary at the Burton Log Cabin. FREE
Sponsored by the Burton Chamber of Commerce
October 5-27
(10am-5pm)
Fall Festival Weekends
Every weekend in Oct.
Enjoy apple picking, applefritters, homemade caramel apples, hot apple cider, hunt for the perfect pumpkin, and enjoy a trip through our huge cornstalk maze.
Sunrise Farm
October 8-13
Burton Art Show
A juried art show open to the public. Call the library for hours: 440-834-4466
Burton Public Library
October 12-13
(10am-8pm)
Oxtoberfest
Enjoy a Burton tradition on the square.
Great Food, Entertainment, Beer Tent, Artisans & Vendors on the Square.
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
October 12 & 13
(10am-5pm)
65th Annual
Apple Butter Festival
Apple butter simmers in copper kettles! Artisans, quality crafters, historic buildings to visit, activities for children, music, and unique foods.
Make it a date to visit us! GCHS Members Free.
At Century Village Museum
Nov. 2 & 3
(Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm)
Christmas Open House
Bring the whole family for a hayride with Santa (weather
permitting)! Gourmet teas, cakes,
and sweets are served each day.
Sunrise Farm
November 30
(9am to 3pm)
Breakfast With Santa
& Craft Fair
Breakfast with Santa 9am to 1pm
Burton American Legion
November 30
(10am to 4pm)
Children'sMake ‘n’ Take
Holiday Crafts
Burton Public Library
November 29 - December 30
Gingerbread House Display
Burton Public Library
November 29, Dec. 1, 7 & 8
Country Hearth Christmas
& Christmas in the Village
Burton Village celebrates Christmas with old-fashioned flair.
Enjoy the many holiday activities including Caroling and Santa at the Burton Log Cabin.
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce
TBA
Be sure and mark…
February 11, 2014
(10am to 4pm)
on your calendars for the
2014 Tree Tapping Ceremony to
officially start the Maple Syrup Season with demonstrations and hot chocolate and donuts.
Free at the Burton Log Cabin on the square
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce
Early 2014 Library Book Sales
Saturday January 12 &
Saturday February 16
(9am-4pm)
Burton Public Library
Burton Chamber of Commerce
440-834-4204
www.burtonchamberofcommerce.org
The Geauga County
Historical Society
440-834-1492 www.geaugahistorical.org
Burton Middlefield Rotary
www.burtonmiddlefieldrotary.com
Burton Public Library
440-834-4466 • www.burton.lib.oh.us
Geauga County Tourism
1-800-775-TOUR www.tourgeauga.com
Additional
Ohio tourism information www.discoverohio.com