Hudson Valley Honey Bee Festival

Honey Festival · July 18–19, 2026 · Annandale-on-Hudson, New York

Set among the orchards and lavender fields of the Hudson Valley, this midsummer festival celebrates the region's exceptional honey harvest. Visitors enjoy guided apiary tours, honey varietal tastings featuring local basswood and buckwheat honey, beeswax craft workshops, and live folk music. Local beekeepers and honey producers from Dutchess, Ulster, and Columbia counties exhibit and sell their products.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: July 18–19, 2026
Location: Montgomery Place Orchards, 25 Old Post Rd, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York

Official website: Hudson Valley Honey Bee Festival

What to Expect

Honey festivals feature tastings, vendor booths, educational talks, and family-friendly activities celebrating local honey production and beekeeping traditions.

Plan Your Visit

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