Maryland Honey Harvest Celebration

Honey Festival · October 3–4, 2026 · Queenstown, Maryland

Hosted on the grounds of a historic Eastern Shore working farm, the Maryland Honey Harvest Celebration showcases the Chesapeake Bay region's finest raw honeys. Beekeepers from the Eastern Shore, Western Maryland mountains, and Baltimore metro bring their tulip poplar, black locust, wildflower, and specialty variety honeys. Live bee demonstrations, mead tasting with local meadery, and farm-to-table honey-paired dinner.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: October 3–4, 2026
Location: Wye Island Natural Resources Management Area, Queenstown, Maryland

Official website: Maryland Honey Harvest Celebration

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.

Find local honey sources near the event, explore the best honey for your needs, or take our honey personality quiz to find your perfect variety.

Browse all upcoming honey events across the country.