Rio Grande Valley Honey & Chili Harvest Festival

Honey Festival · October 2–3, 2027 · Albuquerque, New Mexico

Honoring the unique honeys of New Mexico's Rio Grande Valley — desert willow, chamisa, alfalfa, and cholla cactus bloom. Includes honey-infused chili cook-off, raw honey tastings, native pollinator garden tours, and beekeeping workshops in both English and Spanish for the region's diverse farming community.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: October 2–3, 2027
Location: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Official website: Rio Grande Valley Honey & Chili 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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