Sweet News: Open Kettle Farm’s Maple Syrup Open House!

Nestled in the hills just west of Cross Plains, in the town of Berry, Open Kettle Farm is a small, family- and friend-run maple syrup operation with a passion for producing some of Wisconsin’s best-tasting, all-natural syrup. With 90 acres of tapped land and over 900 maple trees, they produce 300-400 gallons of syrup annually, sold at local farmers markets around Madison. Their syrup is cooked using steam in large kettle batches—a process that maximizes efficiency while minimizing pollution.

Now, they’re inviting the community to experience the magic of maple syrup season at their 2025 Maple Syrup Open House!

Join owners Tim and Jan Noll for a behind-the-scenes look at how they tap, cook, and bottle their delicious syrup. Enjoy learning sessions for kids, 15-minute seminars on syrup production, and of course, free samples and hot drinks!

📅 Event Dates:

• Saturday, March 15: 9 AM – 4 PM

• Sunday, March 16: 10 AM – 3 PM

📍 Location: Open Kettle Farm, 5260 Otto Kerl Rd, Cross Plains, WI

Admission is free—just don’t forget your boots as it gets muddy!