Alabama Honey & Pollinator Celebration

Honey Festival · September 19–20, 2026 · Shorter, Alabama

Hosted by the Alabama Beekeepers Association and Alabama Extension Service, this outdoor celebration at the state's agricultural experiment station highlights Alabama's vibrant beekeeping community. Features tupelo, sourwood, black locust, and Gulf Coast wildflower honey tastings, live hive demonstrations, native pollinator gardens, and a youth honey judging contest.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 19–20, 2026
Location: Auburn University E.V. Smith Research Center, Shorter, Alabama

Official website: Alabama Honey & Pollinator Celebration

What to Expect

Honey festivals feature tastings, vendor booths, educational talks, and family-friendly activities celebrating local honey production and beekeeping traditions.

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