Asheville Honey Fest Brings a Sweet Weekend Pick to Highland Brewing

Families, garden lovers, foodies, and anyone curious about pollinators have an easy weekend outing to consider in Asheville.

Asheville Honey Fest returns Sunday, June 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at Highland Brewing, bringing together honey tastings, food trucks, local vendors, live music, education, and a community celebration centered on honeybees and pollinators. The festival is hosted with the Center for Honeybee Research and is free to attend.

The event is designed to be approachable for all ages. Visitors can sample and purchase local and international honeys, learn more about beekeeping and pollinator health, browse artisan goods, grab food from trucks, and enjoy the relaxed outdoor setting at Highland’s Meadow. Costumes are also encouraged, with pollinator-themed outfits adding a playful touch for kids and adults.

For families, this is the kind of outing that checks several boxes at once: it is outdoors, educational, low-pressure, and different from a typical weekend stop. Kids can connect honey to bees, gardens, flowers, food, and the natural world, while adults can enjoy the vendors, tastings, music, and community atmosphere.

The festival also carries a larger local message. Honeybees and other pollinators play an important role in gardens, farms, food systems, and local ecosystems across Western North Carolina. Asheville Honey Fest gives residents a simple way to learn more about that connection while supporting the Center for Honeybee Research’s work in education and pollinator protection.

For 828 Daily readers looking for something cheerful, seasonal, and easy to do this weekend, Honey Fest is a strong pick. Bring a water bottle, dress for the weather, and consider adding a little bee-inspired flair if you want to join the fun.

Event details: Asheville Honey Fest, Sunday, June 7, noon to 6 p.m., Highland Brewing, 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville.