Honey Festival · October 9–10, 2027 · Fort Smith, Arkansas
The Arkansas River Valley and Ouachita Mountains produce some of the South's most distinctive honey — tulip poplar, black locust, and Ozark wildflower blends beloved by chefs and health food enthusiasts. This fall celebration in Fort Smith brings together Arkansans who love bees, honey, and local agriculture for honey judging, hive demonstrations, honey-infused food pairings, and educational sessions from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.
Type: Honey Festival
Date: October 9–10, 2027
Location: Fort Smith Farmers Market, 501 Garrison Ave, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Official website: Arkansas Honey & Heritage Harvest Celebration
Honey festivals feature tastings, vendor booths, educational talks, and family-friendly activities celebrating local honey production and beekeeping traditions.
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