Head to Whiteville for a day filled with both fun and education. The North Carolina Honey Festival’s mission is to highlight the significance of bees in the environment, as well as to celebrate honey and honey products, encourage bee-friendly practices, and promote beekeeping. There will be bee exhibits, food, honeybee product vendors, community fellowship and more.

Downtown Whiteville, 618 S. Madison St. Visit website for a full schedule of events and prices. (910) 445-4065, nchoneyfestival.com