Honey Festival · May 16–17, 2026 · West Friendship, Maryland
Annual celebration of Maryland's beekeeping heritage held at the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship. Features local Maryland honey vendors, live bee demonstrations, hive inspections, queen rearing talks, and educational workshops for beginner and experienced beekeepers alike. Hosted by the Howard County Beekeepers Association with participation from apiaries across the Chesapeake Bay watershed region.
Type: Honey Festival
Date: May 16–17, 2026
Location: 2210 Fairground Rd, West Friendship, Maryland
Official website: Maryland Honey & Pollinator Festival
Honey festivals feature tastings, vendor booths, educational talks, and family-friendly activities celebrating local honey production and beekeeping traditions.
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