Smoky Mountain Honey & Bee Festival

Honey Festival · Jul 18–19, 2026 · Hendersonville, North Carolina

When and where

Dates: Saturday, July 18, 2026 to Sunday, July 19, 2026 (2 days)
Venue: Mills Park, 400 N Main St, Hendersonville, North Carolina
Type: Honey Festival

About this event

A mountain honey festival celebrating the unique sourwood and tulip poplar honeys of the Great Smoky Mountain region. Features artisan honey vendors, live demonstrations, mead samplings, and educational programs on Appalachian beekeeping traditions.

Tickets and registration

This listing does not state a price. Check smokymountainhoneyfestival.com for tickets, registration and times.

Organizer

Official page: smokymountainhoneyfestival.com

Plan your visit

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• Directions to Mills Park, 400 N Main St
• Check smokymountainhoneyfestival.com for session times and any change before you travel
• North Carolina honey sourcing guide
• Buying honey there? Read how to read honey labels first.

Honey festivals usually have tastings, vendor booths, talks and family activities.

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