26 – 27 of July is a Weekend to take note of in the diary. it is easy to find us at Westbury art centre and festivities are open from 11am in the morning to 4pm in the afternoon.
Come and Meet us – the Westbury Bee Group – and spend a day having fun at BEE FEST. Our yearly fun-packed fair celebrates our amazing honey bees, with tons of family-friendly, fun activities…
There will be honey for sale, brilliant bee talks, storytelling sessions and much more. You can even win your own bee hive!
Love baking? Bring along your best Honey Cake (Recipe and Competition Rules here and enter our sweet an friendly Honey Cake Competition.
It’s a free event, open to everyone – so bring your friends, your family, and your love for all things bee-autiful!
Saturday, 26th July
11:00 -11.15 am: Opening Ceremony with the Deputy Mayor
11:30 – 12:30 pm: How to make wax wraps with Juste
11:30 – 3:00 pm: Face Painting
11:00 – 3:00 pm – Pat-a-Pony
12:30 pm: Talk by our youngest Beekeeper, Dylan
12:00 – 12:45 pm: Storytelling by Red Phoenix
2:00 pm: Introduction to Beekeeping with Jo Fensome
Sunday, 27th July
11:00 – 3:00 pm: Face Painting
11:30 – 12:00 pm: Face Creams Demo using honey and wax
12:00 – 1:00 pm: How to make wax wraps with Juste
12:00 – 12:45 pm: Storytelling by Red Phoenix
2:00 pm: Honey Cake Judging
2:30 pm: Awards Ceremony & Raffle Draw
PLUS all weekend long:
Seed-bomb making
Candle rolling
Bee observation hive
Honey tasting
Treasure hunt
Raffle
Wildlife Trust, Men in Sheds, Herb Whisperer and Oh My Pud. stands
And of course….Our very own honey for sale
Refreshments will be available throughout the weekend.
Come and celebrate the wonder of bees, nature and community!
“Bee Fest is about more than just bees,” says Dave Sanders, Treasurer of Westbury Bee Group and lead organiser. “It’s a celebration of nature, community, and bringing people together to connect with the world around them and with each other”.
Whether you’re a bee enthusiast or just looking for a great day out, we can’t wait to welcome you.
This is a free event and no booking is required.
HONEY CAKE BAKING COMPETITION!
CALLING MASTER BAKERS AND BAKING LOVERS OF ALL AGES – Get cracking those eggs and show us your best traditional Honey Cake baking.