Matanuska Valley Honey & Farm Harvest Festival

Honey Festival · August 21–22, 2027 · Palmer, Alaska

The Matanuska-Susitna Valley Beekeepers Guild presents this autumn harvest celebration showcasing Alaska honey from boreal wildflower, fireweed, and clover sources. Activities include apiary demonstrations, raw honey tastings, beeswax candle making workshops, and a honey competition with categories for extracted and comb honey. Local farms provide harvest vegetables and Alaska-made artisan products.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: August 21–22, 2027
Location: 400 N Gulkana Street, Palmer, Alaska

Official website: Matanuska Valley Honey & Farm Harvest Festival

What to Expect

Honey festivals feature tastings, vendor booths, educational talks, and family-friendly activities celebrating local honey production and beekeeping traditions.

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