New York State Fair Honey Show

Honey Fair · Aug 20 – Sep 7, 2026 · Syracuse, New York

When and where

Dates: Thursday, August 20, 2026 to Monday, September 7, 2026 (19 days)
Venue: NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, New York
Type: Honey Fair

About this event

One of the oldest honey competitions in the Northeast, held during the Great New York State Fair. Beekeepers from across New York compete in extracted honey, comb honey, creamed honey, and mead categories.

Tickets and registration

This listing does not state a price. Check nysfair.ny.gov for tickets, registration and times.

Organizer

Official page: nysfair.ny.gov

Plan your visit

• Add all 19 days to Google Calendar
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• Directions to NYS Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd
• Check nysfair.ny.gov for session times and any change before you travel
• New York honey sourcing guide
• Buying honey there? Read how to read honey labels first.

Honey fairs usually include honey judging, vendor exhibits and a chance to taste regional honey.

Related events

More in New York around the same dates

• Staten Island Children's Museum Bee Day 2026 — Aug 22, 2026 · Staten Island, New York
• Waterdrinker 3rd Annual Honey Festival 2026 — Aug 22–23, 2026 · Manorville, New York
• Empire State Honey Producers at the Great New York State Fair 2026 — Aug 26 – Sep 7, 2026 · Syracuse, New York
• NYC Honey Fest — Sep 12, 2026 · Brooklyn, New York

Also in August 2026, nearest first

• New Jersey State Fair Honey Competition — Aug 1–9, 2026 · Augusta, New Jersey
• Vermont Honey & Maple Heritage Festival — Aug 22–23, 2026 · Shelburne, Vermont
• Champlain Valley Fair Honey Show — Aug 28 – Sep 7, 2026 · Essex Junction, Vermont
• Penn State Ag Progress Days Honey Show — Aug 18–20, 2026 · Rock Springs, Pennsylvania

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