ST. ALBANS, Vt.—Sugarmakers visiting the equipment open houses in Vermont this weekend are encouraged to visit the nearby Vermont Maple Festival, back after a two year absence. For info click on https://www.vtmaplefestival.org “We’re doing our best to bring back some of the enjoyment of celebrating the first agricultural crop of the year,” organizers said. The Vermont Maple Festival will kick off at 12:00 Noon on Friday, April 22 with the annual Maple & Milk toast on the Main Street Stage in St. Albans Vt.