Maine Wild Blueberry & Buckwheat Honey Harvest Weekend

Apiary Tour · August 8–9, 2026 · Cherryfield, Maine

A hands-on honey harvest experience at multiple Washington County farms during Maine's wild blueberry season, when bees produce the prized blueberry blossom varietal honey. Visitors participate in supervised honey extraction, taste fresh wild blueberry honey alongside buckwheat and goldenrod varieties, tour active apiaries, and attend talks on pollinator conservation in Maine's blueberry barrens. Hosted in partnership with the Maine Beekeepers Association and local blueberry growers.

Event Details

Type: Apiary Tour
Date: August 8–9, 2026
Location: Cherryfield Blueberry Festival Grounds, 1 School St, Cherryfield, Maine

Official website: Maine Wild Blueberry & Buckwheat Honey Harvest Weekend

What to Expect

Apiary tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at working bee yards, with guided walks through hive operations and fresh honey sampling directly from the comb.

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