Take a step back in time to Highland County, “Virginia’s Sweet Spot.” Each year, tens of thousands of visitors are drawn to this unspoiled, rural region of Virginia to celebrate the “opening” of the trees and observe the process of maple syrup-making. Sugar camp tours provide a unique and educational experience that portrays a rapidly vanishing way of American life. Visitors are invited to explore participating sugar camps for free. The county seat of Monterey hosts the heart of the festival, offering an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, the region’s famous Maple Doughnuts, live entertainment, and more than 100 high-quality juried arts and crafts vendors.