Honey Fair · August 12–22, 2027 · Des Moines, Iowa
The Iowa State Fair Honey Show is one of the Midwest's premier honey competitions, showcasing the finest honeys from Iowa's clover fields, prairies, and river valleys. The show features extracted honey, comb honey, beeswax, and honey wine categories.
Type: Honey Fair
Date: August 12–22, 2027
Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa
Official website: Iowa State Fair Honey Show 2027
Honey fairs showcase the best locally produced honey with judging competitions, vendor exhibits, and opportunities to meet beekeepers and taste regional varieties.
Discover 210+ honey varieties before attending, or learn how to read honey labels to make informed purchases. Explore our Iowa Honey Sourcing Guide for local variety recommendations.
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