Iowa Honey & Prairie Wildflower Harvest Festival

Honey Festival · September 11–12, 2027 · Des Moines, Iowa

Celebrate Iowa's rich beekeeping heritage at this fall festival in Des Moines. Features local honey tastings, artisan beeswax products, hive demonstrations, and educational talks on Iowa's prairie wildflower honey varieties including sweet clover, alsike clover, and basswood.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 11–12, 2027
Location: Water Works Park, 2251 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, Iowa

Official website: Iowa Honey & Prairie Wildflower Harvest 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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