Honey Festival · August 7–8, 2027 · Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains hosts this beloved celebration of Appalachian sourwood honey, one of the most prized varietal honeys in the world. Features sourwood honey competition and judging, local beekeeper marketplace, mountain crafts, live bluegrass music, honey-infused food vendors, guided hikes to sourwood tree groves, and educational presentations by Western Carolina Beekeepers Association on sourwood bloom cycles and Appalachian apiculture traditions.
Type: Honey Festival
Date: August 7–8, 2027
Location: Black Mountain Town Square, 102 Montreat Rd, Black Mountain, North Carolina
Official website: Black Mountain Sourwood Festival
Honey festivals feature tastings, vendor booths, educational talks, and family-friendly activities celebrating local honey production and beekeeping traditions.
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