October 3rd, 2026
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Honey harvesting time is right around the corner in East Aurora, and the beekeepers at Masterson’s want to invite you to come out and get sticky! The annual Honey Harvest Festival is taking place Saturday, October 3rd at Masterson’s southtowns garden center. See firsthand how the honey moves from the beehives, located right on the garden center’s property, to the jars available on the shelf. Local beekeepers will be on hand to demonstrate the process, and you can even try your hand at spinning a few frames.
Don’t miss the Honey Taste Contest, everyone's favorite part of the event. Taste samples of local honey submitted by beekeepers throughout WNY and vote for your favorite. If you think honey is just honey, then prepare to be surprised by the variation in color and flavor that each hive can produce!
It wouldn’t be the Honey Festival without some traditional honey treats, including a variety of meads, wines and beers as well as ice cream and honey-infused treats. Food and drink vendors will be joined by local artisans, showcasing a wide variety of handmade goods, from herbal remedies to cozy alpaca socks.
Plan to spend time tasting honey, watching demonstrations, even taking a free class or two! There will be lots of activities for the little ones as well. The Honey Harvest Festival is free and open to the public.
Classes & Demos
Our weekend is jam-packed with opportunities to learn more about honey and the bees that make it! We offer a schedule of free classes, ranging from Beekeeping 101 to Gardening for the Bees.
Throughout the weekend, our Beekeepers will be demonstrating the process of honey harvesting. You can watch honey go from the bee box to the jar, and even try your hand at spinning!
Honey Taste Contest
This is everyone’s favorite part of the Festival, the Honey Taste Contest! Visitors to the Festival will have an opportunity to taste-test a variety of honeys from all around WNY and vote on their favorite.
Local beekeepers! Enter your tastiest honey into the contest to see which honey the public likes the best. Prizes are awarded to the winners. Let’s see who can claim bragging rights for this year!
Vendor Market
Local crafters, meadmakers, bakers, and more show off their talents at our Vendor Market. Chat with these local talens to learn more about their products, get some great stuff, and support small, local businesses.
View our list of Market vendors as we add them. Interested in bringing your goods to the festival? Learn more and fill out the Vendor App on the following pages.