Celebrate Bees at the California Honey Festival 2025
Spring is buzzing with excitement as the California Honey Festival returns to Woodland, California, on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This vibrant event, hosted by the California Honey Festival—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization—is a celebration of honey, honey bees, and their vital role as the world’s leading pollinators. Held along Main Street in Historic Downtown Woodland, this free festival invites people of all ages to learn, explore, and appreciate the incredible world of bees.
Why Bees Matter
Bees are the unsung heroes of our ecosystems, pollinating crops that provide us with fruits, vegetables, and nuts—essentially, the backbone of our food system. The California Honey Festival’s mission is to shine a spotlight on these essential creatures, inspiring attendees to protect and celebrate them. From interactive educational booths to hands-on experiences, the festival offers something for everyone, whether you’re a bee enthusiast or just curious about these remarkable pollinators.
A Taste of Local Honey
One of the festival’s highlights is its showcase of local vendors, many hailing from Woodland itself. Known as a pollination hub within California, Woodland’s unique climate and agricultural richness make it a hotspot for honey production. You’ll find an array of golden, locally sourced honey and bee-related products to sample and take home. Curious about what makes Woodland so special for bees? The festival offers plenty of opportunities to dive into the region’s rich beekeeping heritage.
Free Fun for All
Best of all, admission to the California Honey Festival is completely free! Bring your family, friends, and a little spending money to enjoy the sweet treats, artisan goods, and local eats available throughout the day. Mark your calendars for May 3rd and join the buzz in Woodland—it’s a day to celebrate bees and the sweet rewards of their hard work.
Featured photo from the Sicilian Girl
