Gulf Coast Honey & Wildflower Festival

Honey Festival · August 15–16, 2026 · Gulfport, Mississippi

Mississippi's Gulf Coast beekeepers celebrate the late-summer tallow tree and wildflower honey harvest with a two-day outdoor festival. Featuring live Cajun and blues music, raw honey tastings, bee education booths from Mississippi State University Extension, local artisan vendors, and honey-themed food demonstrations.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: August 15–16, 2026
Location: Jones Park, 1000 Front Beach Rd, Gulfport, Mississippi

Official website: Gulf Coast Honey & Wildflower 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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