....You are invited....
Join us to help save the bees
Be part of a vibrant community event dedicated to bee conservation. Taste honey treats from 9 local restaurants.
Learn about what is happening to our bee population and why research is needed. Discover what it takes to have a beehive in your own backyard.
The goal of the event is to bring education & awareness to our local community while raising money to benefit both the local Crystal Coast Bee Association and NC State University's Apiary Professorship Endowment.
Ticket sales are handled through our non-profit sponsor - Carteret Local Food Network
Secure your spot for this impactful event
Reserve your ticket now to join fellow community members in learning, sharing, and taking action for bee conservation.
Early registration ensures you get to learn about beekeeping and its importance to our agriculture
Why Attend?
Practical Knowledge
Learn about why the bee is the most important animal on the planet.
Discover how special trained dogs can help conserve our native plants & bees
Taste Dishes with honey
Learn about the current status of bees
Discover how specialized trained dogs are partners in the efforts to protect our pollinators
Community Impact
Promotes local food (Triple S Bee Farms) and supports local restaurants in a competitive spirit
Offers 9 local restaurants their first opportunity to create & share their culinary skills using honey as the feature ingredient
Encourages patrons & the community to rally around their favorite restaurants
Exclusive Resources
Access information from the Crystal Coast Bee Keepers.
They bee sharing, bee educating
& bee inspiring
Event Schedule and Highlights
Keynote Speakers
Dr. David Tarpy, lead Apiary Professor at NCSU.
Dr. David Tarpy lead Apiary Professor at NCSU
Jacqueline Staab, Morehead City NC native and owner of Dawson Bee Dogs
Educational Activities
You will be at the Weeks Farm
Visit the ducks & goats
Visit the Crystal Coastal BeeKeepers Education Table
Vote on your favorite Honey dish
Enjoy sampling honey infused dishes. Vote on your favorite appetizer, main dish and dessert
Find the voting box to support your restaurant
Sample locally made Mead & Honey Beer ($)
Hear from Past Attendees
“I left last year's the event inspired and wanting to plant my own pollinator garden. I didn't know that the bee was considered livestock!
— Martha
“The expert talk gave me practical steps to recognizing the different flavors of honey. I loved connecting with others who care about our environment.”
— Barbie
Join the Buzz
Don't miss your chance to taste fabulous honey made dishes
Be part of a movement that supports bees and strengthens our local ecosystem. Register now for this first time exclusive event
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event located?
The event will be held at Weeks Farm 4382 NC-24 Newport, NC 28570, with free parking available on-site. However, we would appreciate you car pooling.
Who is the beneficiary of the fundraiser?
Part of the proceeds will go to the local Crystal Coast Beekeepers and another portion of the proceeds will go to the NC State University Apiary Program
How do I get a ticket??
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What food and beverage will be available?
9 Carteret County Restaurants are competing for your vote. You will vote for the best appetizer, main course and dessert
Extras?
There will be free samples of Meade (wine made with honey) and you can purchase honey beer from Short Wave Brewery
Want to Bee involved?
This event supports honeybee education, agricultural awareness and local food systems in North Carolina. If you would like to have more of a community impact, please checkout your local beekeepers association & your local garden club. Find out how you can do a pollinator garden where you live and request no pesticides in your neighborhood.
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