New Mexico Honey & Desert Wildflower Festival

Honey Festival · September 19–20, 2026 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Celebration of New Mexico's unique desert honey varietals including chamisa, desert willow, mesquite, and high-altitude mountain wildflower. Features honey tasting flights, beekeeping demonstrations, and local artisan honey vendors at the Bosque Trail.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 19–20, 2026
Location: Rio Grande Nature Center, 2901 Candelaria Rd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Official website: New Mexico Honey & Desert Wildflower 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

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