County’s Finest Syrup Awaits Blue-Ribbon Auction
April 22, 2026 by Rose Nemunaitis

The “Maple Syrup Capital of Ohio” will soon welcome the public to its historic Chardon Square’s for the annual Geauga County Maple Festival.

The “Maple Syrup Capital of Ohio” will soon welcome the public to its historic Chardon Square’s for the annual Geauga County Maple Festival. Behind the scenes, months of meticulous preparation ensure the event’s success. The best of this year’s maple syrup was put to the test April 6 and 7 at Richards Maple Products in Chardon and will be auctioned on the final afternoon of the festival during the Blue-Ribbon Auction. “This is one of the largest contests we’ve ever had,” contest Chairman Kevin Holy said. “We had over 150 total entries. There were 50 entries for the in-county producer...