Seattle Honey Festival

Honey Festival · August 22–23, 2026 · Seattle, Washington

Hosted at the Seattle Center, this annual festival celebrates the Pacific Northwest's vibrant urban beekeeping community and world-class honey. Sample honeys from Seattle-area rooftop apiaries alongside bigleaf maple, fireweed, and Himalayan blackberry varietals from across Washington State. The festival features hive demos, pollinator garden tours, mead tastings, and a honey dessert competition.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: August 22–23, 2026
Location: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, Washington

Official website: Seattle Honey 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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