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 1.78 million pancakes have been served in Burton to over 540,094 hungry people. More than 24,880 gallons of pure maple syrup have been poured over those pancakes. More than 136,844 pounds of sausage have been cooked, and 1,229,924 cups of coffee poured for visitors to Burton. (figures as of 06/2013)
In 2014 on Feb. 15 the first of our trees will be tapped. In March the sap will be gathered and boiled, pancakes and sausage cooked, and coffee brewed for thousands of people who for 60+ 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
- Jan 1
- Feb 15
- Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 (Bag Day),
- May 31
- Jun 14
- Jul 19 (9am- Noon - Friends Preview Sale & Bag Day), 26,
- Aug 16
- Sep 28
- Oct 11, 12 (Bag Day)
- Nov 29
Coffee Corners Antiques
Live entertainment
Saturday nights 7-9pm.
440-834-0076
Saturdays in the Country
(10am -5pm)
Every last Saturday of the month, set up on the village green, will be crafters, artisans, collectables, a farmer’s market, and an Amish bake sale. This will not be a flea market. Be sure to visit the shops and restaurants in town.
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Cruise-In on Main Street
Starts May 7 at 5pm and every Wednesday thru Sept 10.
Music, Cars, Food, and More
on Main Street in Burton!
Hastings Dairy Cow Tales Adventures
May 21, June 3, Sept 17, Oct 2 (10am-Noon)
An event for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. Wagon ride tour of farm, pet the calves, ride the barrel train, and more! Includes a cheese snack, $6/person, See information at
www.hastingsdairy.com
10am-4pm weather permitting
Feb. 15
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”
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
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
(8am to 1:30pm)
Pancakes, Sausage
& Omelets Breakfast
Sponsored by
Burton/Middlefield Rotary
Berkshire High School
Mar 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 4
(9am to 2pm)
Pancakes, Omelets & Sausage Breakfast at Century Village Museum
Century Village Museum
Geauga Historical Society
440-834-149
Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6
(9am to 1:30pm)
Pancakes, Eggs, Potatoes
& Sausage Breakfast.
Sponsored by
Burton American Legion
440-834-8621
March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
(9am to 2pm)
Craft Show
Berkshire High School
March 29
(11am to Noon)
12th 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
MaAril 28
(Doors open at 5pm)
Oink & Squeal Party
Chinese auction & Raffles.
Burton American Legion
April 12
(Sat. 6-10am)
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter egg hunt at 11 am sharp. Children ten and under search for colorful Easter eggs under layers of fresh straw in our Glasshouse Pavilion.
Sunrise Farm
www.sunrisefarmgifts.com
April 26
2nd An Wine Tasting Event
See website for details
Cenury Village Museum
www.centuryvillagemuseum.org
May 9-10
(Fri., Noon to 7pm,
Sat., 9am-2pm)
Mothers Day Flower Sale
Burton American Legion
May 21
(10am-5pm)
Hastings Dairy: Cow Tales
Adventure
More information at
hastingsdairy.com Hastings Dairy
May 24 & 25
Rib Burn-Off
Century Village Museum
Geauga County Historical Society
May 31
10am - 5pm
Saturdays In The Country
See Recurrent Events
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
June 3
(Tue, 10am-Noon)
Hastings Dairy: Cow Tales
Adventure
More information at
hastingsdairy.com Hastings Dairy
June 7
4th Annual Golf Outing at Pleasant Hills Golf Course
(sign-in at 10:30)
Burton American Legion
June 14
(10am - 5pm)
Burton Antiques Market
Rain or shine at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
400 Dealers! Antiques & old Collectibles - 53rd yr something for everyone inside & out - rain or shine dealers from all over the US and Canada - Largest 1 day antique show in the country. General 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 22
(3pm)
Founders Day Celebration
North Park, Burton
Sponsored by
the Burton Historic District
June28
(10am start)
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Ride
8th annual motorcycle run will benefit our Geauga County Veterans. An escorted ride 60 mile ride throughout beautiful Geauga County. Registration & Pancake Breakfast 8am - 10am. Ride takes off at 10am. Lunch at noon with Motorcycle pulls from 1-4pm.
www.bmrmotorcyclerun.com
www.burtonmiddlefieldrotary.com
At Geauga County Fairgrounds
Burton-Middlefield Rotary
July 4
(6pm to end of Fireworks)
Veterans Appreciation Day
and Fireworks
(July 5th Rain Date)
Geauga County Fairgrounds
July 25-27
Antique Power & Steam Show
Exhibition and demonstration
of steam and other power-driven machines that led our Industrial
and Agricultural Revolution.
www.geaugahistorical.org
Century Village Museum
July 26
(10am - 5pm)
Saturdays In The Country
See Recurrent Events
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
August 16th
(6pm-8pm)
Steak Roast Dinner
Burton American Legion
August 16
(Noon-8pm)
Raccoon County Music Festival
Day-long festival celebrating bluegrass and folk music performed by a variety of musicians.
Century Village Museum
August 23
(10am - 5pm)
Saturdays In The Country
See Recurrent Events
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Aug. 28 - Sept 1
(10am-Midnight)
Great Geauga County Fair
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with the fun and excitement of the 192nd annual Geauga County Fair.
Aug. 30 - Oct 31
(9:30am-5pm)
Sunrise Farm’s Corn Stalk Maze
Enter our Ohio maze to discover exciting facts around our state. Explore our classic Halloween mystery maze.
September 1-Oct 31
(TBA)
Pick Your Own Apples
Sunrise Farm
September 11
(TBA)
Patriot Day Program
Burton Village Park
September 13
(11am-3pm)
Mary Yoder's Day
Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen
September 17
(10am-Noon)
Cow Tales Adventures
See website for details hastingsdairy.com
September 19
(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 27
(S10am-5pm)
Saturdays in the Country
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce
September 27
(10am-5pm)
Burton Antiques Market
See June 14 event for details.
September 28
(10am-Noon)
Hastings Dairy: Fall Dairy Day
Watch the cows milking, pet the calves, and go on a hayride tour to the barn. Ride the Chugga Chugga Moo Moo train, get in the corn box, play on the outdoor farm-themed playground, farm” in Junior Dairyman indoor play
area! Bonfire, displays, games.
$6/person (1 and under free)
October 4
(10am-4pm)
Fall Walking & Driving Tours
Pick up your itinerary at the Burton Log Cabin. FREE
Sponsored by the Burton Chamber of Commerce
October 4-26
(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 7-12
Burton Art Show
A juried art show open to the public. Call the library for hours: 440-834-4466
Burton Public Library
October 11-12
(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 11 & 12
(10am-5pm)
66th 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!
At Century Village Museum
Oct 12
(1-5pm)
Hastings Dairy: Fall Dairy Day
Watch the cows milking, pet the calves, and go on a hayride tour to the barn. Ride the Chugga Chugga Moo Moo train, get in the corn box, play on the outdoor farm-themed playground, farm” in Junior Dairyman indoor play
area! Bonfire, displays, games.
$6/person (1 and under free)
Nov. 8 &9
(Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm)
Christmas Open House
Hot apple cider, gourmet goodies Santa hayride 1 to 3pm each day (weather permitting). Gourmet gift baskets surround our train display. Select fresh wreaths and greens. Thanksgiving weekend, choose your live tree in our glasshouse pavilion. s,
and sweets are served each day.
Sunrise Farm
November 29
(10am to 4pm)
Children'sMake ‘n’ Take
Holiday Crafts
Burton Public Library
November 28 - December 19
Gingerbread House Display
Burton Public Library
November 28-30, Dec.6 &7
(10am to 4pm)
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
Dec.6 &7
(10am to 4pm)
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
Be sure and mark…
February 14, 2015
(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
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