Honey Festivals in 2024: Where, When and More to Find an Honey Festival Near You!
Looking for a Honey festival in December 2024? Honey festivals have honey tasting, beekeepers with talks and demonstrations, speeches by honey bee and pollinator experts, bee beards, mead competitions and tastings, Honey Queen pageants, honey bake offs, hive inspections, foods and beer made with honey, kids bee crafts, photo contests, bee art (made by people, not bees), and live music.
Honeyfestivals are held through the United States, Canada, Britain, and Australia and much of the world. All the Honey festivals we can find are listed on this page! If you love apples, look for a festival near you below! And I'm looking for more Honey festivals! Please write me, if you know of any to add! I update the dates as soon as the festivals publish their information, but you can always click on the links (usually the name of the festival) to see the current information on the festival's own website.
Especially this year, due to Coronavirus, be sure to click on the links (the blue, underlined name of the each festival) to confirm this year's dates on the website for each festival. If they don't have a website, call the phone number provided, but ALWAYS CONFIRM THIS YEAR'S DATES AND TIMES BY EITHER VIEWING THEIR WEBSITE OR CALLING.
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Honey Festivals in 2024: Find a Honey Festival Near You!
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United States
Alabama
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Alabama Honey Festival
- first Sunday in October; October 6, 2024
WTARS. 372 Walker Lane, Hazel Green, AL 35750. . Phone: 256 658-2234. Phone: 256 658-8409. Email: AlabamaHoneyFestival@gmail.com. This is an annual farmers market festival providing and supporting education about the honey bee and all pollinators. The festival provides a fun opportunity for beekeepers to work collectively on teaching the importance of real USA produced honey. Majority of honey in large supermarkets is not produced in the US. It is actually imported from other countries then combined with others before it makes it to you. The worst part is that it's not all honey. It is one of our many missions to enlighten everyone on this information. We also aim to bring beekeepers in the area, willing to teach and help guide beginners and advanced, to the spotlight allowing for great learning connections. The annual Alabama Honey Festival has moved to 372 Walker lane, Hazel Green, AL. . (UPDATED: April 7, 2024, JBS) - Huntsville Honey Festival - First Saturday in October from 2
pm to 6 pm
Lowe Mill Arts and Entertainment, 2211 Seminole Drive, Huntsville, AL 35805. An annual farmers market festival providing and supporting education about the honey bee and all pollinators. The festival provides a fun opportunity for beekeepers to work collectively on teaching the importance of real USA produced honey.
Arkansas
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Arkansas Annual Honey Festival - September 24, 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm at Bemis Honey Bee Farm
13516 Asher rd, Little rock, AR 72206. Phone: (501) 897-2337. Email: Emily@bemishoneybeefarm.com. . Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, Free, no payments needed, unless you buy from concessions/vendors . Click here for our Facebook page. honey, .Crafts and crafters sales and exhibitions, Food vendors, Live music, Games, Farm tours, picnic area, Free parking, restrooms (ADDED: July 23, 2022, Suggested by a visitor)
California
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California Honey Harvest Festival - dates TBD
Filmore, CA. A virtual celebration of honey and resource for all to enjoy during 2020. We hope to bring back this festival back in a big way for 2021! Bee safe and stay healthy. -
Annual Palo Cedro Honey Bee Festival - September 25th and 26th, 2021 from 8:30am to 5:00pm on Saturday and 8:30am to 4:00pm on Sunday.
Bishop Quinn Community Center, 21893 Old 44 Drive, Palo Cedro, CA. Phone: (530) 547-2727. We have two full days of attractions for your enjoyment – “Live Bee Beard” demonstration and other honey bee related activities; special children's entertainment area; Antique Tractor display and parade; wonderful local entertainment on stage; lots of food booths and of course our faithful, and new, arts and crafts booths – plus we kick off each morning with a Pancake Breakfast – starting at 8:00am. Along with this we offer lots of opportunities to do your early holiday shopping. The 2019 Festival saw record attendance, so it is a great place for the whole family to enjoy a few hours or all day. All of us in the Palo Cedro Community are already planning for a great 40th “Honey Bee Festival” on September 25th and 26th, 2021.
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Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
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Tupelo Honey Festival - Saturday, May 15, 2021from 9am-4pm
Wewahitchka, Florida. Phone: (850) 832-4843. Email: shabarr@fairpoint.net.. Home of the country's finest Tupelo Honey, farmers from the area will have booths of honey at the festival in many different sizes and packages, accompanied by food vendors, art & crafts vendors, and live music right on the banks of mossy Lake Alice. Tupelo Honey Festival Facebook page
Georgia
- Hahira Honey Bee Festival - September 27 - October 2, 2021
Downtown Hahira, GA. Arts, Crafts & Food Concessions 10a.m.-6 p.m. Entertainment during the day at the newly built Hahira Train Depot. - LaFayette Honeybee Festival - June 4, 2022.
207 S Duke St, LaFayette, GA 30728. Phone: (706) 639-1500. Email: info@cityoflafayettega.org. An annual festival who's theme is the amazing honeybee and who's focus is highlighting the contributions the honeybee makes to our local and national community. The festival will feature arts/crafts and food vendors along with musical entertainment and activities for all ages. The daylong event is free to the public and includes local musical talents as well as top headlining performers from the music industry. The event also includes a Kid's Zone for all the little youngsters, the Honeybee Festival BBQ Competition, Baking Contest, and Cruise-in which also features an array of antique tractors. A multitude of unique Arts & Craft Vendors will “Bee” on hand as well as great festival food and a variety of other activities.
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
- Clarkson Honeyfest - held on the last Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Saturday in September
Clarkston, KY. The festival hosts numerous activities such as a beauty pageant, decorating contest, children's rides, parade, karaoke contest as well as food and craft booths. There are bluegrass and gospel music performances at night, ending with a southern country/rock band on Saturday night. The Clarkson Honeyfest website is back up.
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
- Genevieve Honey Festival and Market - late June, Sat 10am‑6pm, Sun
10am‑4pm, but it was cancelled in 2021, should return in 2022
Harold's Famous Bee Company, 234 Market Street, Sainte Genevieve, MO 63670. Bee‑utiful Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve will be abuzz this June! Wander the festival grounds and talk to beekeepers selling honey and other products from the hive. Take part in one of our many classes or demonstrations, taste and vote for your favorite honey, shop 'til you drop from the many vender booths, then grab a bite to eat from one of the food vendors or local restaurants. - St. Louis Honey Festival - Saturday in late September
Maritz, 1355 North Highway Dr, Fenton, MO 63099. Email: contact@honeyfestivals.com. Directions: From St. Louis. Drive west on Interstate 44 past Highway 270, to the Bowles Ave. exit, Exit #274A. Exit at Bowles Avenue and continue west on North Highway Drive to entrance 2. From the West. Drive east on Interstate 44 to the Bowles Avenue exit. Turn left on Bowles, then turn left on North Highway Drive. Turn right into entrance 2. From Highway 141. Take Hwy 141 toward I-44. Take Interstate 44 East and follow directions above, “From the West”. Go to THE BARN RESTAURANT AT SAPPING HOUSE MUSEUM MAP. St. Louis Honey Festival Facebook page.
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Queens County
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The New York City Honey Festival - Sunday September 12, 2021 from 11am - 6pm; usually on the 2nd Saturday in September.
Rockaway Beach Boardwalk At B106th Street, Rockaway Park, NY 11694. Phone: (917) 513-2508. Email: nychoneyweek@gmail.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo, PayPal, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. There also concessions / refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting. This is a annual event usually on the 2nd Saturday in September. To honor the memories of those who perished on September 11th, 2001 we are changing it to Sunday this year. (ADDED: February 20, 2021) - Sweet Bee Honey Fest - Usually held on a weekend in late June, they have postponed it and
have not yet announced the 2021 dates yet, over concerns about... (wait for it)... COVID!
MUSEUM VILLAGE, 1010 STATE ROUTE 17M, MONROE, NY 10950. Email: info@sweetbeeshoneyfest.com. ENJOY TASTINGS & SALES OF OF HONEYS, GOURMET FOODS & CRAFT BEVERAGES, PLUS GREAT ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. Sweet Bee Honey Fest Facebook page. Sweet Bee's Honey Festival is our most family-friendly event, and activities for children have always been a big part of what we do at this event.
North Carolina
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Asheville Honey Festival - Honey, eating contests, Crafts and crafters sales and exhibitions, Food vendors, Live music, Pets are NOT
allowed, Free parking, restrooms
468 Riverside Dr, Asheville, NC 28801. Phone: (828) 280-3626. Email: brad@salvagestation.com. Open: Sunday June 5th from 12 pm to 5.. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Come on out to Salvage Station on Sunday, June 5th, and join the Center for Honeybee Research (CHBR) and Shanti Elixirs in celebrating all things bees, pollinators, and honey with music, food, drink, and more! Doors open at 12PM and the music starts at 1PM. Tickets are now on sale ($12 General Admission)! Children under 12 are admitted for free; tickets otherwise required. FREE PARKING! This event also includes the 11th Annual International Honey Tasting Contest. Watch as local celebrity judges determine the world's best tasting honey from beekeepers across the globe. There will be honey tasting stations for guests to sample these entries and worldwide honey for sale. Vendors will be set up with their own unique offerings for purchase including honey and other bee products, beautifully made handicrafts, arts, and more. There will be a silent auction featuring dozens of fantastic items and opportunities for you to bid on. We will also have a raffle and live trivia throughout the day with amazing prizes. This family-friendly event will also host kids’ activities and learning opportunities about honeybees, pollinators, and our world. We highly encourage guests to wear bee and pollinator costumes to help celebrate these important creatures at this fun festival. CHBR is a local non-profit located in West Asheville. All proceeds benefit our work protecting the bees, the environment, and the world's food supply through education, research, safeguarding habitats, and advocacy. Click here for our Facebook page. honey,. (ADDED: May 27, 2022, Suggested by a visitor) -
North Carolina Honey Festival - early September (Saturday, September 11, 2021)
Science Museum, Madison Street, Whiteville, NC 28472. Phone: 910-446-6771. Email: contact@nchoneyfestival.com. The North Carolina Honey Festival highlights the significance of bees in our environment, celebrates honey and honey products, encourages bee-friendly practices, and promotes beekeeping in all of North Carolina's regions. Look forward to a fun-filled day of bee exhibits, food, honeybee product vendors, and community fellowship. Our vendors and product exhibitors range from raw, local honey, to beeswax candles, meads, skincare products, natural hair products, bee pollen, honey sweetened sauces and desserts.
Saturday:
10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Local Honey, Craft & Food Vendors
10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Columbus County Beekeepers Assc. Honey and Exhibits
10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Columbus County Community Farmers Market
11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bee -a- Blessing Charity Silent Auction
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Mead Tastin (Farmacy on Main) *age restriction: Must be at least 21 years old to participate -
Black Mountain Sourwood Festival - mid-August; (in 2021, Saturday, August 14th 9am
- 8pm and Sunday, August 15th 9am - 5pm)
Black Mountain, NC. Phone: 828-699-0930. Free Family friendly street festival in downtown Black Mountain. Enjoy arts, crafts, food, games, music, carnival rides and more! Held in rain or Shine!
Ohio
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Lithopolis Honeyfest - Friday and Saturday
the weekend after Labor Day
Lithopolis, OH 43136. Phone: 614-829-7355. Email: sponsors@lithopolishoneyfest.com. Events include Bee beards & beekeepers, Honey & honey tasting, Honey bake off, Ohio honey show, Honey extracting, Hive inspection, Jr. Beekeeping, American honey queen, Mead & wine tasting, Foods made with honey, Busy beehive kids crafts, Photo contest, Great art & live music. Local honey sales on Saturdays in September from 9 am to 12 pm outside Wagnalls Library. Enjoy a fascinating day of unique attractions - bee beards; honey tasting of all flavors, colors and textures; honey extracting and bee hive inspecting. Meet beekeepers, explore equipment and discover products direct from the hive. See a real queen bee and her colony up close under the glass of an observation hive. Listen to great live music, browse quality arts & crafts, and spend family fun time at The Gilmore Group's Busy Beehive. Scrumptious honey-made food and be sure to sample mead (honey wine) at the mead & wine tasting. Grab a honey brew at the Bloom-Carroll Kiwanis beer garden. Before flying off, take home a memory with a sweet souvenir shirt, fit for a queen Taste of Honey cookbook and stingingly elegant hand-painted glassware.
FREE ADMISSION, PARKING & SHUTTLE Lithopolis Honeyfest Facebook Page. (UPDATED: April 27, 2023, JBS)
Oregon
- Oregon Honey & Mead Festival - JUNE 13 2020 POSTPONED UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE
There is no information available as yet on either their website or Facebook page
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia Honey Festival - TBA - no info yet for 2021
They held it ""virtually" in 2020, so there is no info for 2021 yet. How did that virtual honey taste? Seriously....Entry to the festival venues, educational activities and demonstrations is free! The Philadelphia Honey Festival began in 2010 to accompany the placement of an historic marker honoring Philadelphia-born Lorenzo L. Langstroth. Well-known to beekeepers, Langstroth invented the first movable frame hive design based on the principle of “bee space.” You can see the marker at 106 South Front Street in Philadelphia, his birthplace.
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
- Tennessee Honey Festival - a Saturday in late September
downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Phone: 615-590-1260. Email: info@uspest.com. An annual event promoting awareness of pollinators & the decline in the honey bee population, bringing honey & bee lovers together. Experience the sweet taste of beekeeping at the Tennessee Honey Festival. Bring your family and friends for an educational, fun-filled day to learn about the importance of bees and other pollinators in Tennessee. Come to the 2020 Tennessee Honey Festival, at our new home for the festival, located at ONEC1TY in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. Enjoy cultural foods & beverages, exclusive local Tennessee honey vendors, kid activities, educational seminars, entertainment, arts & crafts, artisan vendors, and more! I Tennessee Honey festival Facebook page.
Texas
Vermont
- Vermont Golden Honey Festival - Second Saturday of every September, Next Festival: September 11th, 2021, 10am – 4pm
399 Depot St Proctorsville, VT 05153. Located on the grounds of Golden Stage Inn just off Route 103, Proctorsville, VT in the Okemo Valley. This festival will showcase honeybee-themed vendors, artists, food, kids' crafts, and live music. Goodman's American Pie will be serving up honey themed pizzas from their mobile beehive oven! Free admission and Family-Friendly. Repeatedly voted one of the “Top 10 Fall Events” by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, the Vermont Golden Honey Festival is part Farmers Market with local produce and hot food, and part craft fair with artists and crafters selling their unique items for you and for gifts. Food, crafts, books, mead, live music, kids' activities, free admission.
Every vendor is encouraged to have products with some connection to bees … honey apple pizza, honeybee print fabrics, beeswax balms and soaps, and so much more. Our co-hosts, Goodman's American Pie of Ludlow Vermont offers up their Honey Apple wood-fired pizza from their 1940s-tow-truck-converted-into-a-mobile-wood-fired-beehive-pizza-oven! (The honey used on their pizza is from Jess Goodman's own hives right here in Proctorsville.) Honey-related food and drinks (including mead and honey gin for the adults), crafts, books and kids' activities are just a few things highlighted during this one-day Rain Or Shine event that is quickly becoming a regional favorite. Vermont Golden Honey Festival
Virginia
- Rockwood Nature Center Honey Bee Festival
- Saturday in late June
Rockwood Nature Center, Chesterfield County, VA. Attendees can learn how to create a bee-friendly yard, choose bee-friendly plants and how to get started as a backyard beekeeper. Even a drone petting zoo (drones are male bees that do not have a stinger). There is also an observation hive is on-site at the Rockwood Nature Center, and face painting, games and crafts, vendors selling local honey and “bee-friendly” plants.