Apiary Tour · July 25–26, 2026 · Watertown, Minnesota
Nationally recognized Ames Farm in Watertown, Minnesota opens select apiaries for summer public tours. Sample single-origin Minnesota varietals — basswood, sweet clover, buckwheat, and wildflower — directly from the source hives. Guided tours led by head beekeeper Brian Fredericksen and team.
Type: Apiary Tour
Date: July 25–26, 2026
Location: Ames Farm, 13600 Heritage Pkwy, Watertown, Minnesota
Official website: Ames Farm Open Apiary Weekend
Apiary tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at working bee yards, with guided walks through hive operations and fresh honey sampling directly from the comb.
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