Honey Festival · September 20–21, 2030 · Dayton, Ohio
Dayton — the Miami Valley city renowned for aviation history and the Wright Brothers' legacy in Montgomery County — sits at the heart of southwestern Ohio's rolling glaciated till plains, where a mosaic of white clover pastures, basswood woodlots, black locust hedgerows, and wildflower meadows supports diverse honey production across the Great Miami, Mad, and Stillwater river watersheds. This September festival at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Montgomery County beekeeping traditions alongside aviation and manufacturing heritage, featuring honey from Miami Valley producers, guided walks through the park's restored prairie and wetland pollinator plantings, educational programs on Ohio beekeeping history from frontier settlement to modern commercial operations, and presentations by Sinclair Community College environmental science faculty. The event draws visitors from across the Dayton metro area and connects urban residents to the agricultural and natural landscapes that frame the Miami Valley from the edge of suburban development.
Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 20–21, 2030
Location: Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Boulevard, Dayton, Ohio
Official website: Dayton Miami Valley Honey & Heritage Festival 2030
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