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 2,000,110 pancakes have been served to over 606,094 hungry people. More than 25,872 gallons of pure maple syrup have been poured over those pancakes. More than 148,264 lbs. of sausage have been cooked, and 1,387,424 cups of coffee poured for visitors to Burton.
(figures as of 06/2017)
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
Hastings Dairy
Milk from
Cow to Bottle Tour & Tasting
- May 20, 29
- June 6, 18, 26
- July 2, 11, 23
- Aug 12, 20
- Sept 9, 18, 29
- Oct 12
(Check website for times)
Tour the dairy, take a wagon ride around the farm, watch the cows milking and pet the calves.
Taste fresh milk bottled on-farm at Rowdy Cow Creamery.
Kids will enjoy train rides, indoor and outdoor play areas. Fun for the whole family.
$7 per person (12 months & under free) Cash or check, we are not able to process credit cards.
Red Maple Guided Amish Tours
Narrated 2 hr. Private backroad Amish Tours for small groups 5 days a week (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”
Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 (8am to 1pm)
Pancakes & Omelets Breakfast
Sponsored by the Burton/Middefield RotaryBerkshire High School
Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 & Apr 8, 15
(9am-1pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459
Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 & Apr 8
(9am-2pm)
Pancakes at Century Village Museum
Pancakes with sausage, apple sauce, scrambled eggs & beverage. At Century Village Museum
Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 (9am-3pm)
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
Burton Fire Station
Mar 4, 11, 18, 25 (8am-2pm)
Craft Show
Berkshire High School
Pancake Sunday
Maple Demonstrations
Maple Candy & Cream
making demonstrations at the Log Cabin on the square
Weather permitting, syrup making demonstrations as well.
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce
Mar 24 (11am Sharp)
Easter Eggstravaganza!
Annual Easter Eggstravaganza egg hunt for children 10 and under. Search for colorful, filled Easter eggs.
Held outdoors or in our Glasshouse Pavilion in inclement weather. Farm store open 10am to 5pm.
sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm 440-834-1298
Apr 7 (11am to Noon)
16th 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 22 (9am-1pm)
Geauga County Council
Fundraiser Breakfast
Burton American Legion
May 5-6 (Sat-Sun 10am-5pm)
Spring Garden Party
Colorful annuals, perennials, and herbs. Gourmet treats served each day. sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm
440-834-1298
May 11-12 (Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm)
Mothers Day w/Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Order Ahead 440.834.3133
White House Chocolates
May 11 (Noon-7pm)
May 12 (9am- 2pm)
Mothers Day Flower Sale
Burton American Legion
May 12 (Sat, 10am-4:30pm)
2018 Spring
Drive-It-Yourself Tour
Free Family Fun.
10+ locations! Prizes.
For more information visit
DestinationGeauga.com
May 13 (11:30am-8pm)
Mother's Day at Warren's Spirited Kitchen
Reservations 440.273.8100
Warren's Spirited Kitchen
May 13 (11am-4pm)
Mother's Day Buffet at Punderson Manor
Reservations 440.564.9144
Punderson Manor St. Park Lodge
May 28 (11am)
Memorial Day Service
Burton Village gazebo followed by open house at the legion hall
Burton American Legion
Jun 9 (Sat, 10am-4:30pm)
Burton Antiques Market
400 Dealers - all Antiques
- 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 11-28 (9:30am-5pm)
Sunrise Farm
Strawberry Season
Baskets of sweet, local strawberries will be available inside the market for 3 weeks beginning approximately June 11th.
sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm
June 17 (10am-2pm)
Fathers Day Brunch at Punderson Manor
Reservations 440.564.9144
Punderson Manor St. Park Lodge
June 30 (July 1 rain date) 6pm through conclusion of fireworks
Veterans Appreciation Day
Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton American Legion
July 9-13 (10am-3pm)
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
Century Village Museum
July 27-29
48th Antique Power & Steam Show
Displays and demos of steam engines, gas engines, construction equipment, tractors, cars, trucks, grain threshing, sawmilling, earth-moving and more.
At Century Village Museum
Aug 18 (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 30-Sept. 3 (8am-11pm)
196th Great Geauga County Fair
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with the fun and excitement of the 196th annual Geauga County Fair.
Sept 1-30 (Mon-Sat 10am-5pm)
Apple Picking Time.
Sunrise Farm
Sept. 21 (Friday 5pm)
Grand Return of the
Scarecrows
Old-fashioned family fun!
NOT SCARY!
Bring your non-perishable food items to help the Burton food pantry and earn tickets towards a gift basket drawing.
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Sept 22 (Sat, 10am-4:30pm)
Burton Antiques Market
See June 9 event for details.
Oct 3-14
Burton Public Library Art Show
Juried Fine Art Show.
Burton Public Library
Oct 3-31 (10am-5pm)
Fall Festival Weekends
at Sunrise Farm
Apple picking, apple fritters, homemade caramel apples, hot apple cider, hunt for the perfect pumpkin in our Pick Your Own Pumpkin pumpkin patch.
Mums and all your outdoor decorations are on display.
sunrisefarmgifts.com
Sunrise Farm
Oct 6 (10am-4pm)
Fall Walking & Driving Tours
Pick up your itinerary at the Burton Log Cabin. FREE.
Sponsored by the Burton
Chamber of Commerce
Oct 13-14 (Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm)
70th 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 13-14 (Food 10am-6pm)
Oxtoberfest
Enjoy a Burton tradition on the square. Great food, Beer Tent, Artisans & Vendors on the Square and Entertainment:
Sat Oct 13
- 10am-1:30pm Button Box Divas Kathy Hlad & Julie Tabaj
- 1:30-5pm To be determined
- 5-9pm Ted Riser & The Marshall Band
Sun Oct 14
- 10am-2pm Anthony Culkar Band
- 2-6pm Patty C & The Guys
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce.
Oct 19-20 (Fri-Sat, 10am-6pm)
Sweetest Day Strawberries
The Last of our 3 Chocolate Dipped Strawberry events in 2018.
Order Ahead 440.834.3133
White House Chocolates
Oct 21 (9am-1:30pm)
Geauga County Council Fundraiser
Breakfast at Burton Legion Hall
Burton American Legion
Nov 3-4 (Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm)
Sunrise Farm’s
Christmas Open House
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.
Merry Christmas!
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 22 (11am-4pm)
Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Punderson Manor
Reservations 440.564.9144
Punderson Manor St. Park Lodge
Nov 23, 24 & 25 (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 24-25 (Sat-Sun, Noon-4pm)
Christmas at Century Village
Come visit us in all of our holiday splendor! Free to the public.
At Century Village Museum
Nov 24 (11am-1pm)
Children’s Make ‘n’ Take
Holiday Crafts
Burton Public Library
Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16 & 23
(Sun 9am-1pm)
Breakfast with Santa at Punderson Manor
Reservations 440.564.9144
Punderson Manor St. Park Lodge
Dec 7-8, 14-15, 21-22
(Sat-Sun, 10am-4pm)
Santa at the Burton Log Cabin
Visit Santa at the Log Cabin every weekend in December until Christmas.
Sponsered by Burton Chamber of Commerce
Dec. 7 (11am)
Pearl Harbor Day
Burton Village Gazebo
Burton American Legion
Dec. 24 (Mon, 4-8pm)
Christmas Eve Buffet at Punderson Manor
Reservations 440.564.9144
Punderson Manor St. Park Lodge
Dec. 25 (Tues, Noon-5pm)
Christmas Day Buffet at Punderson Manor
Reservations 440.564.9144
Punderson Manor St. Park Lodge
Dec. 31 (Mon, 5-9pm)
New Year's Eve Buffet at Punderson Manor
Reservations 440.564.9144
Punderson Manor St. Park Lodge
Dec. 31 (5pm-1am)
Ring In the New Year!
In Burton, AKA Pancake Town USA, for a 4th 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 2019 calendar for...
Sat. Feb. 9, 2019 (10am-4pm)
2019 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