We are proud to be Buzzin’ in 2024
This year’s dates are September 19, 20 and 21, 2024. We hope you will plan to BEE with us!
2024 Schedule of Events
We will post the 2024 Schedule of Events as soon as all information, dates and times are available.
Begun in the early 90’s, this year we celebrate our 29th Anniversary. Our annual bee-themed festival celebrates Grayson County’s ties to the honey industry. It has become an event Grayson County and surrounding areas look forward to each September.
Clarkson Honeyfest Committee
1st Row: Kendonna Brannin, Tana Dickerson, Jessica Lowe
2nd Row: Mary K. Franklin, Beverly Harrison, Joyce Bell, Vanda Ray, Coordinator
3rd Row: Maxine Edwards, Julie Bessinger
Not Pictured: Jordan Atwell, Emily Cannon, Shannon Cates
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Festival History
Named for the Walter T. Kelley Company in Clarkson, Kentucky, dba/ Kelley Beekeeping, one of the largest manufacturers of beekeeping supplies and equipment in the United States, Clarkson Honeyfest is looked forward to with anticipation from one year to the next. The entire city celebrates by decorating homes and businesses, lawns and storefronts. Light poles proudly wave bee-theme flags and ribbon bouquets throughout the city, welcoming attendees from all over Kentucky and surrounding states. The entire community has embraced and generously supports the events that draw thousands of people into the town each September for the wholesome, family-oriented atmosphere and festivities.
In 2006, enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Clarkson Honeyfest was named and designated as Kentucky’s Official State Honey Festival.
