Where can I find raw honey near Cincinnati?

Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine (Saturdays and Sundays year-round) is the best source, with Ohio and Kentucky honey vendors. Hyde Park Farmers Market and Northside Farmers Market also feature local beekeepers. Kentucky producers sell at border area markets.

What types of honey are produced near Cincinnati, Ohio?

The Cincinnati area produces tulip poplar honey (dark amber, slightly spicy — the regional classic), black locust honey (light, spring specialty in May), basswood honey (herbal-minty, July), Ohio Valley wildflower blends, and clover honey from Kentucky farmland.

When is the best time to buy local honey in Cincinnati, Ohio?

The Cincinnati harvest runs May (black locust, tulip poplar) through September (goldenrod). Visit Findlay Market in June–July for peak selection when multiple fresh varieties are available simultaneously.

Find Local Honey in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati's position where Ohio's Appalachian foothills meet Kentucky's Bluegrass Region creates exceptional honey territory, with tulip poplar, black locust, and basswood trees providing outstanding nectar.

Local Honey Varieties

Tulip poplar honey (dark amber, slightly spicy — the region's signature), black locust honey (light, delicate, May), basswood honey (herbal-minty, July), and Ohio Valley wildflower blends are Cincinnati's local specialties.

Where to Buy

Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine (Saturdays and Sundays, year-round) is Cincinnati's oldest and best honey source, with Ohio and Kentucky vendors. Hyde Park Farmers Market and Northside Farmers Market also carry local honey.

Upcoming Honey Events in Cincinnati

SWOBA Winton Woods Beekeeping Meeting June 2026 — June 27, 2026
Cincinnati Honey & Urban Garden Festival — June 5, 2027

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find raw honey near Cincinnati?: Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine (Saturdays and Sundays year-round) is the best source, with Ohio and Kentucky honey vendors. Hyde Park Farmers Market and Northside Farmers Market also feature local beekeepers. Kentucky producers sell at border area markets.
What types of honey are produced near Cincinnati, Ohio?: The Cincinnati area produces tulip poplar honey (dark amber, slightly spicy — the regional classic), black locust honey (light, spring specialty in May), basswood honey (herbal-minty, July), Ohio Valley wildflower blends, and clover honey from Kentucky farmland.
When is the best time to buy local honey in Cincinnati, Ohio?: The Cincinnati harvest runs May (black locust, tulip poplar) through September (goldenrod). Visit Findlay Market in June–July for peak selection when multiple fresh varieties are available simultaneously.

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Browse our complete local honey directory to find beekeepers and farmers markets near you. Explore all 210+ honey varieties in our comprehensive guide. For a complete overview of honey in Ohio, see our Ohio Honey Sourcing Guide.

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