We are delighted to host the Annual Honey Festival once again on 19th September 2026. As usual, the day kicks off at 11.00 a.m and finishes up at 4.00 p.m. Entry is free and so is the face painting and kids quiz! It is a terrific day out for all the family. Supplies of pure, Irish honey from your local Wicklow beekeepers will be on sale, and our Honey Tasting Table gives you a chance to catch up on all the flavours from the flowers and plants which the bees have foraged.

Entries to the annual childrens' Art and Poetry will be on display, always a huge draw for the families who love to visit the gallery of Art and read the wonderful poems composed by the children.

There are artisan stalls, hamburgers, tea/coffee and cake, strawberries and ice cream, and the bumper raffle.

The bees will be there in their observation hives (don't worry, they are behind glass) and our expert beekeepers are so happy to explain all about the hive and how the Queen, workers and drones all work together in harmony.

There is lots more, do check out our instagram for regular updates as we come closer to the date, for information on our stallholders and sponsors.

Ashford & District Beekeepers Association

Annual Honey Festival 2026

Saturday 19th September 2026 - Ashford Community Centre and Parish grounds, Ashford Co. Wicklow