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 that first pancake breakfast an estimated 2,049,610 pancakes have been served to over 621,094 hungry people. More than 26,109 gallons of pure maple syrup have been poured over those pancakes. More than 150,418 lbs. of sausage have been cooked, and 1,424,924 cups of coffee poured for visitors to Burton.
(figures as of 06/20/2018)
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 first Weds in June at 5pm and every Wednesday into Sept.
Music, Cars, Food, and More on Main Street in Burton!
Coffee Corners Antiques
Live entertainment
Saturday nights all year.
440-834-0076
Red Maple Guided Amish Tours
Narrated 2 hr. Private backroad Amish Tours for small groups by appointment (excluding Thurs. & Sun.). Open to the Public.
Departing from Red Maple Inn, year-round, at 1pm & 3pm.
Reservations suggested.
440-834-8334
“Pancake Town USA”
Every Sunday in March
Pancake Sunday’s Maple Demonstrations
Maple candy making demonstrations will take place at the Log Cabin on the square.
Weather permitting, syrup making demonstrations as well.
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce
Mar 1- 31 (11:30am-9pm)
March Maple Menu at Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
Celebrating Geauga County Maple syrup season by using local maple syrup in our cocktails and menu items.
Reservations suggested
Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
warrensspiritedkitchen.com
440.273.8100
March 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24 (Sat-Sun 10am-4pm)
Maple Madness All-You-Can-Eat Waffle Event
Includes Belgian Liege Waffles and toppings. Additional brunch items and toppings, like our famous waffled hash browns and maple chicken sausage, available for purchase.
Adults $14,
Kids 9yrs and under $7
Sno-Chalet at Punderson State Park. Sno-chalet.com440.773.2520
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Sun, 8am-1:30pm)
Pancakes & Omelets Breakfast
68th year serving all you can
eat pancake breakfasts and our famous omelets.
Burton/Middefield Rotary at Berkshire High School
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Sun, 8am-3pm)
Craft Show
Berkshire High School
Gymnasium
Sponsored By Burton American Legion
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7
(Sun, 9am-1pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Serving all you can eat pancake breakfasts.
Burton American Legion
Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Sun, 9am-3pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Serving all you can eat pancake breakfasts.
Burton Fire Station
Mar 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr 7
(Sun, 9am-2pm)
AYCE Pancake Breakfast
at Century Village Museum
Our own maple syrup and ALL
the pancakes you can eat.
Century Village Museum
centuryvillagemuseum.org
Mar 15, 22, 29
(Fri, 11:30am-9:30pm)
Lent Fish Fry Fridays at Warren’s
Reservations suggested.
Warren’s Spirited Kitchen • 440.273.8100
warrensspiritedkitchen.com
Mar 23 (6-10pm)
A Maple Murder Mystery
At flavor of Geauga’s Best Local Food Product Competition. Contestants vie for the coveted top prize. They want it so bad They can taste it- and someone may even kill to win!
EOUV Hall on Pekin Rd / Destination Geauga
Geaugatheater.org
•440.632.1538
destinationgeauga.com
March 24 (Sun 10am-4pm)
Market in the Woods
Local artisans and vendors will offer handmade and vintage treasures for sale during the AYCE waffle event.
Sno-Chalet at Punderson State Park. Sno-chalet.com 440.773.2520
Apr 5, 12, 19 (Fri, 11:30am-9:30pm)
Lent Fish Fry Fridays
at Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
*See Mar 15
Apr 6 (Sat,11am-Noon)
Annual Edible Book Festival
Celebrated worldwide!
People create books which are totally edible. The books are judged, then eaten! Fun for all ages.
For entry info call
440.834.4466
Burton Public Library
Apr 8- 20 (Mon- Sat, 10am-6pm)
Easter at White House Chocolates
Easter candy of all shapes and sizes. Child-approved gift items to top off your basket.
White House Chocolates 440.843.3133
Apr 13 (Sat, 11am Sharp)
Easter Eggstravaganza
at Sunrise Farm
Children 10 and under celebrate Easter at our “Eggstravaganza” egg hunt searching for colorful , filled Easter eggs. Held outdoors or in our Glasshouse Pavilion in inclement weather.
The Farm store is open 10am-5pm. 440.834.1298 sunrisefarmgifts.com
April 14 (Sun 9am-1pm)
Geauga County Council
Fundraiser Breakfast
Burton American Legion
April 20 (Sat 5pm)
Bingo & Raffle
Burton American Legion
Apr 21 (Sun, 11:30am-8pm)
Celebrate Easter Sunday
at Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
Easter Brunch & Dinner Specials!
Reservations Suggested.
Warren’s Spirited Kitchen • 440.273.8100
warrensspiritedkitchen.com
Apr 21 (Sun, 11am-4pm)
Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet
at Punderson Manor
Reservations Required,
call 440.564.9144 for details or visit pundersonmanorstateparklodge.com
May 4 & 5 (Sat & Sun 10am-5pm)
Spring Garden Party
at Sunrise Farm
Annuals, perennials, and herbs.
Gourmet teas, cakes, sweets are served each day. A Mother’s Day tradition.
Sunrise Farms
440.834.1298
May 10, 11, 12 (Thur-Sat, 10am-6pm)
Mother’s Day with Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Chocolate dipped strawberries a gift that will bring a smile to mom.
Order ahead to ensure your strawberries are ready when you arrive.
440.834.3133
whitehousechocolates.com
May 10-11
(Fri Noon-7pm, Sat 9am-2pm)
Mother’s Day Flower Sale
Burton American Legion
May 11 (Sat, 10am-4:30pm)
Spring Drive It Yourself Tour
Local businesses have special sales, samples, tours or exhibits. Visit a minimum of 10 locations and join us at the Finale for fun and prizes! Finale begins at 3pm with entertainment, snacks, an auction and the grand prize
drawing at 4pm!
440.632.1538
DestinationGeauga.com
May 12 (Sun, 11:30am-9pm)
Celebrate Mother’s Day
at Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
Brunch & Dinner Special All Day. Fresh flowers for all the ladies while supplies last. Reservations suggested.
Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
• 440.273.8100
warrensspiritedkitchen.com
May 27 (Mon, 11:30am)
Memorial Day Service
At Burton Village Gazebo.
Followed by Open House at American Legion Hall.
Burton American Legion
Jun 8, (Sat, 10am-4:30pm)
57th Burton Antique Market
400 Dealers – all antiques and old collectibles-57th year-something for everyone-inside and out-rain or shine-dealers from all over the US and Canada.
Early Bird admission at 8am $25.
Geauga County Fairgrounds burtonantiquemarket.com
Jun 8 (10am-5pm)
Trunk Sale
Join us for our Trunk Sale. Fill your car trunk, park, open your trunk and sell!(space limited $25 per spot, members free)
Century Village Museum • 440.834.1492 centuryvillagemuseum.org
Jun 18-22, (?, 6:30pm)
Ohio Chautaugua 2019
at Century Village
The Big Red Tent will once again stop in Burton this June. Nightly events will include music and a special guest who will educate and entertain.
Special guests include Erma Bombeck, Cesar Chavez, Betty Friedan, Benamin Davis and Robert Kennedy.
Before the program visit the museum grounds and grab a bite to eat.
Program sponsored by Burton Historic District Assoc. and
Chardon Tomorrow.
Century Village Museum
• 440.834.1492
centuryvillagemuseum.org
Jul 6 (Noon-8pm)
First Annual Cheese
and Wine Festival
Join us as we celebrate Geauga County Cheese and Wine makers.
Century Village Museum
centuryvillagemuseum.org440.834.1492
July 6
(Sat 6pm thru Conclusion
of Fireworks)
Veteran’s Appreciation Day
& Fireworks
At Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton American Legion
July 8-12 (10am-3pm)
47th An. Pioneer School
Boys and Girls 8-12yr participate in activities from pioneer days and learn how people lived long ago. Space is limited.
Call for pricing and availability.
centuryvillagemuseum.org
440.834.1492
Jul 13 (12pm-4pm)
Rain date Jul 20
1st Annual Car Show
Free to public. All cars welcome. Judged show with trophies , and people choice award. D.J., food, 50/50 raffle and much more!
Destination Geauga
• 440.632.1538
destinationgeauga.com
Jul 26-28 (Fri-Sun, 8am-5pm)
49th Antique Power
& Steam Show
Displays and demos of steam engines, gas engines, construction equipment, Tractors, cars, trucks, grain threshing, sawmilling, earth-moving and more.
Century Village Museum. Historical Engine Society
• 440.834.4656
historicalengine.com
Aug 29-Sept 2
Great Geauga County Fair
Aug 10 (Noon-7pm)
Racoon County Music Festival
Enjoy the best in regional folk, blues, cajun, early jazz, irish, old time string and many other traditional styles.
$10 admission,
$4 ages 6-12, under 5yrs Free
Century Village Museum
raccooncountymusicfestival.com
440.834.1492
Sep 12 (Thurs 1-5pm)
Costume Exhibit
North and South clothing and textiles during the Civil War 1861-1865. Enjoy a brunch, a speaker and a private tour of the collection.
Call for reservations.
Century Village Museum
centuryvillagemuseum.org
440.834.1492
Oct 2-30 (Wed & Fri 5-9pm)
Seafood Boils at
Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
Enjoy this unique dining experience Wed. & Fri., under our heated tent.
Reservations suggested.
Warren’s Spirited Kitchen
warrensspiritedkitchen.com
440.273.8100
Oct 5 (Sat 10am-4pm)
Fall Walking & Driving Tours
Pick up your itinerary at the Burton Log Cabin. FREE
Sponsored by the Burton Chamber of Commerce
Oct 13 (Sun Start time 8am)
The 2nd Annual Precision Fall Fest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
Both runs begin at 8am on Burton Village Square, travel through the streets of Historic Burton and fairgrounds, and end back on the square. The race will be chip timed and all runners will receive a commemorative t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Awards will go to the top finishing male and female from each age group, and the top male and female overall winners!
Hosted by
Precision Orthopaedic Specialties
GreatLakesRaceTiming.com
Oct 12-13 (Sat-Sun, 10am-8pm)
Oxtoberfest
Enjoy a Burton tradition on the square. The village green will be filled with artisans and vendors, ox roast sandwiches, a beer tent and music.
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce 440.834.4204
burtonchamberofcommerce.org
Oct 12-13 (Sat-Sun,10am-5:pm)
70th An. Apple Butter Festival
Steaming copper kettles provide the wonderful aroma of apple butter being made! Purchase fresh Apple Butter, Apple Fritters, tour the historic buildings with authentic artifacts.
Historic Artisans! Children’s activities, pony rides and wonderful food.
Century Village Museum
• 440.834.1492
centuryvillagemuseum.org
Oct.18-19 (Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm)
Sweetest Day Strawberries
Sweetest Day is a Cleveland originated holiday. Originally showing thoughtfulness to the under-privileged and shut-ins, it has become a time to give gifts to our loved ones.
We offer CHOCOLATE DIPPED STRAWBERRIES for three holidays each year, the other two being Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day.
White House Chocolates
• 440.343.3133
whitehousechocolates.com
Oct 20 (Sun 9am-1pm)
Geauga County Council
Fundraiser Breakfast
Burton American Legion
Oct. 24 (Thur. 6-9pm)
Taste of Geauga
Local restaurants, caterers & food establishments will be sharing samples of their favorite menu selections.
Destination Geauga
destinationgeauga.com
Oct 29 (5-8pm)
Lil Goblins Gathering
Ages 2-10 yrs Family oriented, stroller-friendly evening in the spirit of Halloween. Bring a candy bag and walking shoes, Costumes encouraged. Outdoor Trick or Treating plus Old fashioned carnival games, bonfire with story teller, refreshments, Hayride.
$8 per child ($6 member child) Accompanying adults Free. Reservations required. Call 440.834.1492 to reserve your spot.
Century Village Museum
centuryvillagemuseum.org
Nov 1, 6, 8 (Wed & Fri, 5-9pm)
Seafood Boils at Warren’s
Spirited Kitchen
*See Oct .2
Nov 8 (Fri, 6-9pm)
2019 Century Village Banquet
Dinner and a Chinese Auction with our friends and neighbors. $40/person and includes 5 Chinese Auction tickets. Space is limited.
Century Village Museum
centuryvillagemuseum.org
440.834.1492
Nov. 9-10 (Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm)
Christmas Open House
at Sunrise Farm
Step into our cozy barn festively decorated for the Christmas Season. Enjoy hot cider and gourmet goodies. Santa will delight children on a hayride (weather permitting). Hundreds of gourmet gift baskets surround our train display.
Sunrise Farm 440.834.1298 sunrisefarmgifts.com
Nov 23-24, 29-Dec 1
(Sat-Sun, 11am-4pm)
Christmas at Century Village
Did you ever wonder how the Cook Family, the Boughton Family or the Hitchcock Family prepare for Christmas? Visit the families on our Christmas tour! They can’t wait to visit with you! Timed tickets are available, call 440.834.1492.
Century Village Museum
• 440.834.1492
centuryvillagemuseum.org
Nov 27 - Dec 19
Gingerbread House Display
Call 440.834.4466 for Entry details. Entries due Nov. 25
Burton Public Library
Nov 29 (10am-4pm)
Children’s Make ‘n’ Take
Holiday Crafts
Burton Public Library
Nov 29, 30, Dec 1
(Fri-Sun, 10am-4pm)
Country Hearth Christmas, Christmas in the Village and Santa at Log Cabin
Burton Village celebrates Christmas with old-fashioned flair. Enjoy a lighted parade on Fri. Nov 29 at 6pm followed by caroling, holiday decor lighting and refreshments. Santa will be at the Burton Log Cabin with free hot chocolate and cookies 12-4pm.
Burton Log Cabin & Sugar Camp, Burton Chamber of Commerce
burtonchamberofcommerce.org
440.834.4204
Nov 30-Dec1 (10am-5pm)
Christmas Craft Show
Unique holiday gift items from artisans and vendors. All your holiday shopping in one place!
Century Village Museum
centuryvillagemuseum.org
440.834.1492
Dec 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
(Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm)
Santa at Log Cabin
Santa will be at the Burton Log Cabin with free hot chocolate and cookies 12-4pm.
Burton Log Cabin & Sugar Camp, Burton Chamber of Commerce
• 440.834.4204
burtonchamberofcommerce.org
Dec 7 (Sat 11am)
Pearl Harbor Day
Burton Village Gazebo
Burton American Legion
Mark your 2020 calendar for...
Sat. Feb. 8, 2020 (10am-4pm)
2020 Tree Tapping Ceremony
The official start the Maple Syrup Season with demonstrations and FREE hot chocolate and donuts.
At Burton Log Cabin & Sugar Camp.
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