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
- February 11
- March 4, 11, 18, 25 (Bag Day)
- May 26
- June 9
- July 21 (Friends Sale 9-Noon}
- August 18
- Sept 22
- Oct 13-14 (Bag Day)
- Nov 24
Coffee Corners Antiques
Live entertainment
Saturday nights by chance all year.
Saturdays in the Country
May 26, June 30, July 28, Aug. 25 & Sept. 29 (10am -5pm)
Every last Saturday of the month crafters and artisans, will set up their antiques and collectables along Main Street and on the Square to sell their wares.
(no yard sale items)
Sponsored by Burton
Chamber of Commerce
Tom & Jerry's Diner & Arcade Cruise'in
Tom & Jerry’s Grill Cruise-In Starts in May and continues every Wednesday at 5pm thru summer. Music, Cars, Food, 50/50 raffle, DJ, and fun on Main Street in Burton.
“Pancake Town USA”
10am-4pm weather permitting
Feb. 11
Tree Tapping Ceremony & Demonstration on the green in Burton
Come learn how to tap maple trees and help us officially start the Maple Syrup season followed by Free Hot Chocolate & Donuts served at the Burton Log Cabin.
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
All You Can Eat!
March 4, 11, 18, 25 & April 1
Pancakes at Century Village Museum – 9am - 2pm
All you can eat Apple or
Blueberry pancakes with our
own maple syrup.
At Century Village Museum.
March 4, 11, 18, 25
Pancakes and Omelets Breakfast
8am - 1:30pm
Sponsored by the Burton/Middlefield Rotary at
Berkshire High School.
March 4, 11, 18, 25
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
9am - 3pm
Burton Fire Station.
March 4, 11, 18, 25
Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast
9am - 1:30pm
American Legion Post #459
March 4, 11, 18, 25
Craft Show - 8am - 2pm
Berkshire High School.
March 31 (11am-Noon)
10th Annual Edible Book Festival
Celebrated worldwide on April Fools Day! People create books, which are totally edible. The books are judged, then eaten!
Burton Public Library
April 1
Pancakes at Century Village Museum – 9am - 2pm
All you can eat Apple or
Blueberry pancakes with our
own maple syrup.
At Century Village Museum.
May 5 - 6 Sat&Sun 10am - 5 pm
Sunrise Farms 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 26, June 30, July 28, August 25 & September 29
Saturdays in the Country
10am - 5pm
Every last Saturday of the month crafters and artisans, will set up their antiques and collectables along Main Street and on the Square to sell their wares (no yard sale items)
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
May 26 & 27,
Civil War Re-Enactment
10am - 5pm Saturday & Sunday
Commemorate the four-year 150th anniversary of the Civil War! Reenactors will be in authentic period dress. This year is our 28th annual Reenactment and we will be featuring our Historic Artisans, artillery battles, education programs and traditional music.
$6/Adult
$3/Child
6-12 Under 6 Free
www.geaugahistorical.org
At Century Village Museum.
June 9
Burton Antiques Market
10am - 5pm
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
June 17
Founders Day Celebration
At the Gazebo in the Park.
Sponsored by the Burton Historic District
June 24, (10am depart)
Motorcycle Rotary Ride
7th Annual ride will benefit
Geauga County Veterans.
Registration required.
Harrington Square.
Burton-Middlefield Rotary
June 30, July 28, August 25 & September 29
Saturdays in the Country
10am - 5pm
Every last Saturday of the month crafters and artisans, will set up their antiques and collectables along Main Street and on the Square to sell their wares (no yard sale items)
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
July 3-7
Ohio Chautaugua 2012
A week-long program series featuring our theme “When Ohio Was The Western Frontier.” The troupe features naturalist and folk legend Johnny Appleseed, frontier aristocrat Margaret Blennerhassett, Iroquois leader Chief John Logan, Lewis & Clark expedition member York, and hero of the Battle of Lake Erie Oliver Hazard Perry. Each character has a different story to tell about the Ohio frontier, and all the stories are fascinating!
Admission is FREE!
At Century Village Museum
July 4 (6pm thru conclusion
of fireworks - Rain Date July 5)
Veterans Appreciation Day at Geauga County Fairgrounds
July 8 (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 9-13
Pioneer School
In this our 40th year of hosting Pioneer School, children ages 8-12 will experience pioneer life in the Western Reserve, from handicrafts and music to food preparation. As our 40th Anniversary, this year is going to be huge for us. Registration: $90/Members $110/Non-members
At Century Village Museum
www.geaugahistorical.org
July 27-29 (10am-5pm)
Antique Power & Steam Show
Don’t miss this show!
Many steam-powered machines.
At Century Village Museum
www.geaugahistorical.org
July 28, August 25 & Sept 29
Saturdays in the Country
10am - 5pm
Every last Saturday of the month crafters and artisans, will set up their antiques and collectables along Main Street and on the Square to sell their wares (no yard sale items)
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
August 18
Raccoon County Music Festival
Noon-8pm
Day-long festival celebrating bluegrass and folk music performed by a variety of musicians.
At Century Village Museum
www.geaugahistorical.org
August 25 & September 29
Saturdays in the Country
10am - 5pm
Every last Saturday of the month crafters and artisans, will set up their antiques and collectables along Main Street and on the Square to sell their wares (no yard sale items)
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Aug. 30 - Sept 3 (10am-Midnight)
Great Geauga County Fair
Enjoy your Labor Day weekend with the fun and excitement of the 190th annual Geauga County Fair.
September 21
Grand Return of the Scarecrows
Friday 5pm
Old-fashioned family fun! NOT SCARY! Young children and parents will enjoy the Scarecrows around town.
Sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce
Sept. 22
Burton Antiques Market -
10am - 5pm
Rain or shine at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. This show boasts over 400 dealers and FREE parking.
Admission $6
$20 Earlybird admission
at 8:00am
September 29
Saturdays in the Country
10am - 5pm
Every last Saturday of the month crafters and artisans, will set up their antiques and collectables along Main Street and on the Square to sell their wares (no yard sale items)
Sponsored by
Burton Chamber of Commerce
Sunrise Farm’s
Fall Festival Weekends
Every weekend in October bring the family out to enjoy apple picking, apple fritters, homemade caramel apples, hot apple cider, hunt for the perfect pumpkin and enjoy a trip through our huge cornstalk maze.
440-834-1298 Sunrise Farm
www.sunrisefarmgifts.com
Oct 9-14
Burton Art Show
Tues-Thurs. 10am-8pm,
Fri & Sat. 10am-4pm,
Sun. 1pm-4:30pm
Join us for the 26th annual juried art show!
Burton Public Library
October 13-14 (10am-5pm)
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 13 & 14 (10am-5pm)
64th Annual
Apple Butter Festival
64 years of tradition simmers in copper kettles right before your eyes. Arts, crafts, music, more!
At Century Village Museum
www.geaugahistorical.org
October 20 & 27 (6pm)
Ghosts of Burton Tour
The Ghosts of Burton Tour offers a glimpse into the past of Burton & surrounding Geauga County.
Pre-registration required.
Tickets at www.GhostsOfBurton.com
440-834-5050
Goodwin House B&B
November 23 - December 19
Gingerbread House Display
Burton Public Library
November 25
Breakfast With Santa
9am–noon
Santa drops in for breakfast at Century Village.
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts and the Holiday Shop. Adults $7
Kids $4
At Century Village Museum
November 26
Make ‘n’ Take
Holiday Crafts for Kids
10am to 2pm
Burton Public Library
Nov 26 & 27
Breakfast with Santa
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sponsored by the American Legion Atwood-Mauck
440-834-8621
November 23-25, Dec. 1-2
Country Hearth Christmas
& Christmas in the Village
Noon - 4pm
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
November 24 (10am-2pm)
Children’s Holiday
Make ‘n Take Crafts
Burton Public Library
November 25 (9am-Noon)
Breakfast With Santa
Santa drops in for breakfast at Century Village.
Enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts
and the Holiday Shop.
$7/Adult $4/Child 6-12
Under 6 Free
At Century Village Museum
www.geaugahistorical.org
December 8 & 9 (10am-5pm)
Christmas at Century
Village Museum
Come visit us in all our holiday splendor as we decorate our village for the holidays.
At Century Village Museum
www.geaugahistorical.org
Dec. 7
Pearl Harbor Day
Burton Village Gazebo
11:00 am
Sponsored by the American Legion Atwood-Mauck
440-834-8621
Dec. 10-11
Christmas at Century Village
Come stroll the village grounds decorated for the Christmas season. Enjoy a view of Christmas past with a look into several historic buildings that have been prepared for this festive time. Lunch available for purchase. Holiday workshops offered.
Early 2013 Library Book Sales
Sat. Jan.12 & Sat. Feb. 16
(9am-4pm)
Burton Public Library
Be sure and mark
Feb 16, 2013
on your calendars for the
2013 Tree Tapping Ceremony
to officially start the Maple Syrup Season with demonstrations and hot chocolate and donuts.
10am to 4pm 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
Northeast Ohio Maple Producers www.OhioSweetMaple.com
Additional
Ohio tourism information www.discoverohio.com