Carolina Honeybee Festival

Honey Festival · September 26–27, 2026 · Waxhaw, North Carolina

The Carolina Honeybee Festival in Waxhaw celebrates beekeeping in the Carolina Piedmont with live hive demonstrations, honey tasting bars, local beekeeper exhibits, artisan products made with honey and beeswax, and family activities including a kids' beekeeping station. Local beekeepers from the Charlotte metro area and surrounding Union County farms participate alongside master gardeners highlighting pollinator-friendly native plants.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 26–27, 2026
Location: Waxhaw Town Square, 215 W South Main St, Waxhaw, North Carolina

Official website: Carolina Honeybee Festival

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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