Tennessee Volunteer State Honey & Beeswax Harvest Festival

Honey Festival · September 25–26, 2027 · Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville hosts this tribute to Tennessee's celebrated tulip poplar, sourwood, and wildflower honey traditions. Features honey tastings, beeswax craft demonstrations, artisan vendor market, educational seminars on Appalachian beekeeping history, and a honey competition. Nestled in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, a beloved fall tradition for Tennessee's beekeeping community.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: September 25–26, 2027
Location: World's Fair Park, 1600 Worlds Fair Park Dr, Knoxville, Tennessee

Official website: Tennessee Volunteer State Honey & Beeswax 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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