Friday, August 23
Colorado HoneyBee Festival
Vendor Setup
Vendors arrive early to setup for a fun day at the festival.
8am
Live Music: Slim Pickin's Band
Festival kickoff starts at 10 a.m. with Slim Pickin’s Band at the Cross Orchards Gazebo.
10am - 12 noon
Keynote Speaker in the Barn
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.
12 - 12:45
Cooking with Honey in the Barn
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.
12:50 - 1:50
Hosted by Chef Chad and Dixie Burmeister
Acoustic Musician: Bryce McEvoy
Acoustic music at the Gazebo.
12:30 - 2:15
Learn about Good Bugs in the Barn
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.
2 - 2:30
Hosted by KREX
KREX Spelling Bee in the Barn
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.
2:40 - 3:10
Hosted by KREX
Costume Contest
Show off your bee themed costumes during our annual costume contest at the Cross Orchards Gazebo.
3:15 - 3:45
Hosted by KREX