Hartford Honey & Connecticut River Valley Festival

Honey Festival · September 11–12, 2027 · Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford's honey festival celebrating the Connecticut River Valley's diverse honey sources including apple blossom, clover, goldenrod, and basswood. Features Connecticut beekeepers, honey tasting tours, colonial-era beekeeping history presentations, beeswax candle making, and partnerships with Hartford's community gardens. Held at Bushnell Park in the heart of downtown Hartford.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 11–12, 2027
Location: Bushnell Park, 1 Jewell St, Hartford, Connecticut

Official website: Hartford Honey & Connecticut River Valley 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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