Gather all your little honey-bees and fly over to the Beeton Honey & Garden Festival for a full day of fun that is *buzz*-ing with activity! Just a 90-minute drive from downtown Toronto, this quaint town closes its Main Street to traffic and hosts family entertainment and activities, unique vendors, and delicious food.
Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, this festival honours David Allanson Jones, a local storekeeper and postmaster who was the first to import bees into Ontario and the first commercial beekeeper in Canada. Each May, the close-knit community of Beeton honours its history as one of the oldest agricultural practices in the world by hosting this family-friendly and free outdoor street festival. What better place for this event than in a pretty town whose name is synonymous with honey!
Beeton Honey & Garden Festival — Events & Features
In the Beeton area of the Town of New Tecumseth, come on out to see all the local artisans, local entertainment, and plenty of yummy food options!
Great Shopping
Vendors & Artisans Marketplace — Over the full day schedule of the Beeton Honey & Garden Festival, more than 200 vendor booths line the Main Street. Here, you can shop for everything from homewares and gardening supplies to food and fashion. There are also booths featuring vintage finds and antiques, as well as the creations of talented local artists, at the Artisans Marketplace.
Honey & Bee Products — In addition, true to its name, the festival hosts incredible local beekeepers and apiaries that bring the sweet stuff! These vendors are sure to bring the true taste of the hive, including classic liquid honey, infused flavours and unique bee-made products.
Lots of Fun
Classic Car and Truck Show — Car enthusiasts look forward to meandering through the Classic Car and Truck Show each year. Celebrating decades of automotive history, this event is a crowd-favourite!
Busy Bee Kid Zone — Visit the Free Family Fun Zone to enjoy a variety of activities for all ages, as well as amazing balloon creations, face painting, and glitter tattoos. Then, catch shows by jugglers, puppet shows, family performers, and dancers.
Free Entertainment
The Muddy Water Bandshell — Buzzing with incredible local musical talent, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Muddy Water Honey Stage. The beat goes on all day, and all for free!
Honey Buskers — As you stroll, shop, and take in the festival atmosphere, visitors can check out the amazing lineup of talented Honey Buskers, performing throughout the day along Main Street.
Delicious Food
Pancake Breakfast —The Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast is always a fantastic way to start the day, made from scratch with fresh ingredients donated by local merchants.
Food Vendors — Bring your appetite, because the festival features an eclectic array of foods, including BBQ, Caribbean Jerk, Pizza, Souvlaki, Sweet Potato Fries, Deep Fried Pickles, Funnel Cakes, Gelato, Fudge, Kettlecorn, Donuts, Lemonade, and much more!
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Beeton Honey & Garden Festival
Date: May 23, 2026
Time: Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Beeton Main Street
Address: County Road 1, Beeton, Town of New Tecumseth
Phone: 647-209-2953
Email: info@thehoneyfestival.com
Facebook: @HoneyfestBeeton
Instagram: @beetonhoneyandgardenfestival
Website: www.thehoneyfestival.com
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