Tupelo Honey Festival

Honey Festival · May 16–17, 2026 · Wewahitchka, Florida

Celebrating the legendary Tupelo honey of the Florida Panhandle, this festival held in the 'Tupelo Honey Capital of the World' features honey tastings, beekeeping demonstrations, live music, and arts and crafts. Tupelo honey—harvested from Ogeechee tupelo trees blooming along the Apalachicola River—is prized for never crystallizing and its distinctive floral flavor.

Event Details

Type: Honey Festival
Date: May 16–17, 2026
Location: Wewahitchka City Park, 410 Brown Ave, Wewahitchka, Florida

Official website: Tupelo Honey 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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