Vendors arrive early to setup for a fun day at the festival.

Festival kickoff starts at 10 a.m. with Slim Pickin’s Band at the Cross Orchards Gazebo.

Dr. John Mola, assistant professor of ecology at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado will present about pollinators and the importance of honeybees in Colorado.

Title: Bee Cool – A journey through the world of bees and how you can help.

This special cooking demonstration will be presented by Chef Chad and Dixie Burmeister. Learn how to make honey inspired dishes and try a sample Chef’s sweet creations.

Acoustic music at the Gazebo.

 Learn about biocontrol as a honeybee-friendly way to control weeds and insect pests. Dan Bean, Director of the Palisade Insectary, will show you the good bugs that help control peach pests, corn pests, tamarisk, field bindweed and more.  These beneficial insects and mites work for us on ranches, farms, open spaces and even in your back yard to control weeds and pests, while reducing reliance on pesticides that may harm pollinators.

Join us for the annual KREX Spelling Bee, where elementary students can test their knowlege of bee themed spelling words. Buzz on down for fun prizes and share your spelling skills with the community. 

Show off your bee themed costumes during our annual costume contest at the Cross Orchards Gazebo.