The dates are: FRIDAY, July 28th to SUNDAY, July 30th
Address:8800 Euclid Chardon Road, Kirtland, Ohio 44094
Come visit us and enjoy antique tractors, construction & excavation equipment, cars, trucks, and hit & miss engines!
]]>It's held at the Kirtland Schools, 9150 Chillcothe Road.
Come see us for your maple treats and BBQ supplies!
]]>The hours are: FRI Noon to 11pm, SAT/SUN 11am to 11pm, MON 11am to 7pm
Admission is $10.00. Kids 12 and under get in Free! Parking is FREE!!!
Come see us to start your summer and to get your supplies for your summer BBQ's!
]]>On Saturday, May 14 at 9:00 AM there will be a Quality Assurance Class presented by Les Ober from OSU Extension Office.
Now is the time to purchase your maple equipment for next year. 10% off all equipment items April 1 thru May 20, 2022.
Free Food Provided.
7955 Euclid-Chardon Road
Kirtland, OH 44094
216-331-8503
When: May 14th & 15th
What: An Open House, hosted by your favorite local maple syrup producer, Richards Maple Products.
Why: We're celebrating 111 years of maple syrup production!
Come hang out, and enjoy free food and conversation. Food customers are welcome to browse the facility where we make our famous maple products and walk through the sugarhouse and woods at their leisure.
Interested in maple syrup production? Come see the latest technology CDL has to offer, and shop hands on equipment. (We'll be offering spring discounts on orders!)
]]>Stop by for Kettle Corn, Fudge, Cinnamon Nuts, & Funnel Cakes!
- RANSOM SAGE APPLE FARM
Visit this family owned fruit farm in Chardon, Ohio. Buy apples, apple butter, and more at their market.
- BEANS COFFEE SHOP
- KING KONE
- HOOK & LADDER JERKY
- RACHEL'S COOKIE FARM
1 quart maple syrup
1 tub of cotton candy
2 oz jerky
3oz bags of nuts
With private and crowd funding becoming more popular, this is the avenue we decided to go with to expand. We felt it would be more exciting to have our community help us grow.
Background: Richards began in 1910 with Will & Rena Richards. Offerings of pure maple syrup and granulated maple sugar were their only products early on. We have been blessed to remain in business continuously since then, developing a number of value-added maple products over the years; barbeque sauces, meat rubs, dressings, and confections just to name a few.
In December of 2018, Jen, Fred & Matt, the 4th generation followed their instincts and passion for the business and bought Richards from 3rd generation Debbie and Dave. Since then, we have exploded with the number of maple products produced on site … over 160 from scratch! We are at the point where we have outgrown our current facility. Our shoppe is only 400 square feet, so we’ve had to turn down opportunities to host groups and bus tours because of our size limits.
Richards Maple Products is seeking individuals that would be interested in investing in our business. We wish to continue to support the local maple community and beyond with the next phase of the family business by expanding nationally with products and the building of a new retail store. This will in turn consume more local maple syrup and ingredients from farmers in Ohio, which we will continue to pay more than the national market. We believe with the addition of a larger store we will have the ability to offer customers more Ohio made products they love, and local meats, which are healthier and better tasting than big box alternatives.
We have been planning for several years on expanding, as we have outgrown our current facility. The retail store will be filled with Ohio made goods, a deli, cheese counters and modern meat cutting facility. Emphasis on the meat cutting will be primary as the need for processing slots have gone from 6-month appointments to 1 ½ years throughout Ohio. The demand for direct from the butcher meat has caused this time delay in processing. Customers realize the health benefits of buying meat that has been raised naturally without steroids and enhancements. Also, as we expand our line of sauces, rubs, and condiments made with Maple, it complements the meat and deli perfectly. Drawings and talks with the city are in place to build a 4000 sq ft retail store and a 6500 sq ft warehouse attached to the west side of the current store. The warehouse will store empty containers, raw & finished product as well as add 2 shipping docks.
The global market has shifted from a population that primarily eats out to one that stays home and cooks their own meals. This coupled with the recent pandemic has led to customers panic buying in bulk quantities. The lasting impression of empty store shelves at major grocery stores has also shifted people into buying freezer meats in larger quantities and shopping locally.
Our vision is to have the store become a destination for bus tours and driving tours. This new construction would allow for more people in the store and a larger parking lot to accommodate more vehicles and buses.
We have tried this in the past and demand was there for these types of events.
We plan to raise up to $1.5 million dollars to complete this project. Loans will be paid back up to a 10 year term at 7% interest. Minimum investment will be $1000.00 per person. You will be issued a 1099 form yearly. First 12 months interest only, paid quarterly, as the facility is being built, thereafter amortization of interest and principal will be dispensed. Interest will accrue monthly and payments will be quarterly. We have the option to pay off early with no penalty. Deadline for commitment will be March 31, 2021. Contributions can be made April 1, 2021 until July 31, 2021 (with extensions possible).
Thank you for your consideration and time with the dream of growing our business. With your confidence and support we can make this dream become a reality. We are excited to be able to share this investment opportunity with you!
On October 9-18, dozens of maple syrup farms and vendors are on the 2020 Fall in Love with Maple Driving Trail, including your favorite, Richards Maple Products.
Come sample & purchase our delicious products at our fair food trailers (including maple cotton candy, maple stirs, carmel corn, and maple jerky), enjoy the family fun, and experience Ohio's tradition of maple syrup production.
We look forward to seeing you!
Find more information on other NE Ohio Tour Stops:
North American Maple Tour Official Website
North American Maple Tour Facebook Page
Find More Local Farm Listings
We are having a drive through family fun filled weekend. maple stirs,cotton candy, kettle corn ,fudge and fair food!!! enter at Auburn rd and exit on SR 44. signs will be posted and facebook page has the rules.
]]>The maple syrup industry as a whole pumps $5 million into Ohio's economy each year by producing about 100,000 gallons of maple syrup. Richards Maple Products produces about 300 gallons of syrup each year and this winter season is turning out to be very sweet for syrup makers in the maple capital of Ohio, Geauga County.
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