Honey Festival · October 17–18, 2026 · New Orleans, Louisiana
Vibrant outdoor festival along the historic New Orleans French Market waterfront celebrating Louisiana's unique honey varieties — Atchafalaya tupelo, tallow tree blossom, and orange blossom from the Gulf Coast. Features 20+ local apiaries, mead makers, hot sauce-honey pairings, live jazz, and cooking demonstrations featuring honey in Cajun and Creole cuisine. Family-friendly with kids' beekeeping activities.
Type: Honey Festival
Date: October 17–18, 2026
Location: 1008 N Peters St, French Market, New Orleans, Louisiana
Official website: New Orleans French Market 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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