Jacksonville’s 6th Annual Honey Bee Festival Returns August 16 with Local Fare Collaboration
JACKSONVILLE, FL – July 24, 2025 — Bee Friends Farm is proud to announce the return of its beloved annual event — now reimagined as BeeFare: The 6th Annual Honey Bee Festival, in partnership with Northeast Florida’s fresh food champions, Local Fare. The event will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at theJacksonville Fairgrounds, in honor of National Honey Bee Day.
BeeFare is a celebration of all things bees, beekeeping, and local living. With hands-on education, honey tastings, and a vibrant marketplace of local vendors, the event is designed to bring the community together while highlighting the critical role pollinators play in our food systems.
“This year’s collaboration with Local Fare adds a whole new flavor to the event,” said Michael Leach, owner of Bee Friends Farm. “We’re bringing together the worlds of farming, beekeeping, and food to offer an experience that’s both meaningful and fun for the whole family.”
Festival Highlights Include:
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Beekeeping activities for all ages
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Educational presentations every hour
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Honey tasting bar featuring regional Florida honey
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Cooking demonstrations and food sampling hosted by Local Fare
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Buzy Bee Marketplace with over 60 local vendors and artisans
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Bee-a-Kid Zone for children ages 5+
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Food Truck Alley with local favorites
• Ask-a-Beekeeper booths with experts from the Jacksonville, Clay County, and Nassau County Beekeepers Associations
Tickets are $8 for adults; kids 16 and under get in free. The festival takes place at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairground Place, Jacksonville, FL 32202.
Vendor applications and full event info are available at:
www.beefriendsfarm.com
About Bee Friends Farm
Founded in 2013, Bee Friends Farm is a family-owned beekeeping operation located in Jacksonville, Florida. With a mission to educate the public and support pollinator health, they produce raw, varietal honey, creamed and specialty honeys, beeswax products, and offer beekeeping experiences and community events.
About Local Fare
Founded by Chris and Cora Curry in 2011, Local Fare began as a mission to make fresh, affordable, and local food accessible to the community. Chris, a former executive chef, and Cora were driven to act when their young son was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and processed foods became harmful to his health. Their passion for sourcing low- mileage, farm-fresh ingredients evolved into a thriving effort to connect families and chefs with local farms. Today, Local Fare hosts tastings, chefs’ markets, and collaborations that support a healthier, more sustainable food system for all.
Media Contact:
Amanda Spink
Bee Friends Farm amanda@beefriendsfarm.com (904) 446-5883