Hello everyone, and welcome back to the blog! I have some really exciting news for my friends in the 573. It is almost time for the first Honey Festival + Market in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri! If you aren't familiar, this event is a must see for lovers of history, music, nature, and more. It takes place in Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve, on Saturday June 26th noon-6:00pm, and Sunday June 27th noon-4:00pm.
This event is created and held by Harold's Famous Bee Co., an incredible local business unlike any others. At Harold's, you can find all things bees. From hand harvested honey in endless flavors, to the patented pain relieving bee cream, there is something for everyone. The people behind Harold's Famous Bee Co. are so passionate about beekeeping, they created the Honey Festival + Market to celebrate and invite others to explore local bee culture!
Not only will you find the Harold's team and their creations, but many of their friends in the bee business with their products! As seen in the flyer above, there will be a wonderful lineup of beekeeping guests. There will be many opportunities to shop products of all kinds, taste test, and learn about beekeeping. You will get to watch a live honey harvesting, and even get hands on by spinning the extractor!
Aside from all of the honey products, there will be many craft vendors, where you can purchase all kinds of locally made merchandise. From all the shopping and activities, you're bound to grow hungry. Thankfully, there will be several food vendors, and trucks! Not to mention there are some spectacular restaurants within historic downtown. You will find all sorts of cuisine from different cultures, and styles. You will never go hungry in Ste. Genevieve!
As for entertainment, you are in luck. There will be live music both days! On Saturday, locally loved and nationally successful country band Route 67 will be playing from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. On Sunday, sit back and enjoy the great work of local singer/songwriter Gabe Miciah Puhse from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. These two acts will not disappoint! As for the children, have them tag along! The Harold's team has created the "Kid's Zone" where the kiddos can take a picture in a bee costume, dress up like a beekeeper, help paint a hive, and more!
I am so eager for this event, and I hope it becomes annual! Every vendor and member in putting this together, will be so thankful for everyone who attends. They were also gracious enough to make the admission completely free, so come, go, and enjoy the entertainment to your heart's desire. Below I will include the links to the Facebook event, and the websites of those involved. I hope to see you there!
With love,
Jennie
