Maryland Honey Festival

Honey Festival · September 13–14, 2027 · West Friendship, Maryland

Held annually at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship, the Maryland Honey Festival is one of the Mid-Atlantic's most beloved honey celebrations. Features honey judging for Chesapeake tupelo, tulip poplar, and Eastern Shore wildflower varieties, live bee observation hives, cooking demonstrations using Maryland raw honey, and a vibrant vendor market with local producers.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 13–14, 2027
Location: Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, Maryland

Official website: Maryland Honey 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

Discover 210+ honey varieties before attending, or learn how to read honey labels to make informed purchases. Explore our Maryland Honey Sourcing Guide for local variety recommendations.

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