Honey Market · September 19–20, 2032 · Stillwater, Minnesota
Stillwater — Washington County's 'Birthplace of Minnesota' on the scenic St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, where the sandstone bluffs of the St. Croix River valley, the hardwood forests of Afton State Park, the oak savannas of William O'Brien State Park, and the agricultural lands of the greater St. Croix Valley create an exceptionally productive honey landscape of basswood from the mixed hardwood forests, black locust along the limestone bluffs, sweet clover from the St. Croix valley farmlands, goldenrod from the prairie and savanna remnants, and wild raspberry blossom from the cutover forest clearings that recall Stillwater's great 19th-century lumberjack heritage — in a community renowned for its stunningly preserved Victorian riverfront downtown, its historic lift bridge, its status as a premier Twin Cities day-trip destination, and its position as the gateway to the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway — is home to a multigenerational beekeeping community whose families have harvested honey from the St. Croix valley's rich hardwood and farmland mosaic for generations. This September market at Lowell Park celebrates Stillwater's honey heritage through producers from across Washington, Chisago, and Pine counties, competitive honey shows featuring regional basswood, black locust, sweet clover, and wildflower varietal honeys, guided tastings exploring how the St. Croix valley's dramatic riverine topography and diverse plant communities produce honey of exceptional complexity, educational programs on the historical role of pollinators in the transition from lumberjack forests to productive farmland, and demonstrations connecting Stillwater's Victorian lumberjack heritage with the enduring honey traditions of the greater St. Croix valley.
Type: Honey Market
Date: September 19–20, 2032
Location: Lowell Park, 100 N Water Street, Stillwater, Minnesota
Official website: Stillwater St. Croix Valley Honey & Lumberjack Heritage Market 2032
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