Honey Festival · September 10–11, 2032 · Brevard, North Carolina
Brevard — the 'Land of Waterfalls' seat of Transylvania County in the heart of Western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, where more than 250 named waterfalls cascade through Pisgah National Forest and the Dupont State Recreational Forest, and where the Southern Appalachian honey tradition reaches its most distinctive expression: sourwood honey from the spectacular Oxydendrum arboreum trees that blanket the steep ridges above 3,000 feet, mountain laurel honey from the heath balds and rhododendron tunnels, basswood honey from the cove hardwood forests of the French Broad and Davidson River drainages, black locust honey from the lower elevation fields and forest edges, goldenrod honey from the mountain meadows and the Brevard Plateau, and tulip poplar honey from the rich bottomland forests of the Davidson River corridor — in a community known for its white squirrel legend, its Brevard Music Center drawing world-class musicians each summer, its outdoor adventure scene centered on the Davidson River, and its position as gateway to one of the most spectacular wilderness landscapes in the eastern United States. This September festival at Brevard College celebrates Transylvania County's extraordinary honey heritage through beekeepers from across the Southern Appalachians, offering competitive honey shows with judges recognizing the finest sourwood and mountain laurel varietals from this world-famous production region, guided tastings exploring elevation-driven honey character, and workshops on mountain apiary management through extreme weather conditions.
Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 10–11, 2032
Location: Brevard College, 400 N Broad St, Brevard, North Carolina
Official website: Brevard Transylvania County Honey & Waterfall Country Heritage Festival 2032
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