Apiary Tour · July 18–19, 2026 · Hiawassee, Georgia
A self-guided farm trail through the North Georgia mountains visiting apiaries that produce prized sourwood honey during peak bloom season. Participating farms in Rabun, Towns, and White counties open for tours, honey tastings, and direct sales. Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum) produces Georgia's most celebrated varietal honey.
Type: Apiary Tour
Date: July 18–19, 2026
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee, Georgia
Official website: Georgia Sourwood Honey Farm Trail
Apiary tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at working bee yards, with guided walks through hive operations and fresh honey sampling directly from the comb.
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