Honey Festival · August 8–9, 2026 · Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Appalachian sourwood honey is considered by many to be America's finest varietal, and this festival in Gatlinburg celebrates it. Local beekeepers from the Smokies share their prized sourwood harvest, hive-to-jar demonstrations, wildflower walks in the national park, and mountain honey cooking competitions with local chefs.
Type: Honey Festival
Date: August 8–9, 2026
Location: Mills Park, Airport Rd, Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Official website: Tennessee Sourwood Honey Days
Honey festivals feature tastings, vendor booths, educational talks, and family-friendly activities celebrating local honey production and beekeeping traditions.
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