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Sweet Celebrations: Honey Festivals Across Texas

From small-town heritage events to Hill Country celebrations, Texas honey festivals offer tastings, education, and family fun. See where to join the buzz.

AgritourismSweet Celebrations: Honey Festivals Across Texas

From Hill Country ranches to small-town main streets, Texas knows how to celebrate its bees. Whether you’re a beekeeper, a honey enthusiast, or just someone who appreciates a good outdoor festival, you’ll find an event here to sweeten your calendar.

Here’s a tour of the state’s honey-themed gatherings — from century-old heritage events to newer celebrations buzzing with community spirit.

Uvalde Honey Festival

Where: Uvalde, TX | When: Early June

In the “Honey Capital of the World,” this long-running festival honors more than a century of local beekeeping tradition. Expect honey tastings, educational displays, live music, artisan vendors, and a 5K run through the historic downtown.

👉 Read the full Uvalde Honey Festival profile

Driftwood Honey Festival

Where: Driftwood, TX (Vista Brewing) | When: Late Spring

Hosted at Vista Brewing’s Hill Country ranch, this free, family-friendly event pairs honey education with live music, artisan markets, and honey-infused beer. Proceeds support youth beekeeping scholarships through the Texas Natural Beekeeper Association.

👉 Read the full Driftwood Honey Festival profile

Honey Bee Jubilee

Where: New Ulm, TX | When: Early Fall

A smaller, family-oriented festival featuring local honey products, honey wine tastings, arts and crafts, face painting, and educational booths on pollinator conservation. Admission is typically free.

👉 Visit WHF-Texas.org for dates and details.

BTX Honey Tour Carnival

Where: Burleson, TX | When: Varies

A carnival-style event with rides, live music, food vendors, and honey-themed activities. While not as focused on beekeeping heritage, it offers a fun family outing with a sweet twist.

👉 Check the City of Burleson Events Calendar for schedule and ticket info.

Why Visit a Honey Festival?

  1. Taste Local Flavors: From raw wildflower honey to infused creations, each festival offers a chance to sample the work of Texas beekeepers.
  2. Learn Something New: Observation hives, bee talks, and garden tips connect visitors to the science and art of pollination.
  3. Support Pollinator Health: Many festivals raise funds for education, research, and community programs that protect bees and their habitats.

Keep the Honey Flowing Year-Round

Honey festivals may be seasonal, but you can enjoy Texas’s beekeeping culture anytime with Delve experiences:

Also Read

  1. Meet Jeremy Campbell: Your Guide to Hands-On Beekeeping in DFW
  2. Creating a Pollinator-Friendly Garden in Texas

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