The Beekeeping & Honey Show at Topsfield Fair is the
largest at any fair in North America. The first honey exhibits
were entered in 1844. The show has
been operated and sponsored by the Essex County Beekeepers
Association since 1928. In 1998 the International Association of
Fairs and Expositions awarded it "First Place" for the excellence
of its presentation.There are up to four live observation
hives on display during the Fair. Knowledgeable beekeepers will
explain the inner workings of a bee colony to fairgoers. Children
can make their own honeycomb beeswax candle to take home as a
souvenir of their visit to the Beekeeping Building.
At
the 2006 Fair there were more than 250 entries into four divisions at the
show including: honey, beeswax, beekeeping related arts & crafts
and cooking with honey. The competition is open to all. |
