Honeybee Festival 2026

Starts on Saturday, May 30th, 2026

LaFayette, Georgia, United States

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About the event

An annual festival who's theme is the amazing honeybee and whose focus is highlighting the contributions the honeybee makes to our local and national community. The festival will feature arts/crafts and food vendors along with musical entertainment and activities for all ages. -Only official festival motorized carts and emergency vehicles will be allowed within the festival grounds. -This is a Smoke Free Event! More information at

Dates

May 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM - May 30, 2026 · 11:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Georgia, United States

100 LaFayette Square, LaFayette, Georgia 30728, United States

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Parking instructions

FESTIVAL PARKING Parking is available around the downtown area for the festival. Please "like" our Facebook page for further communication leading up to and on the day of the event. We will do our best to keep status updates available on the page. More information at

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

1 active application

BBQ Competition PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Deadline: May 29, 2026

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May 29-30, 2026
Applicants do not have to be KCBS members to participate!

Each team receives a 20'x50' cook site. Spaces are chosen by each team upon arrival.

*Please note: We provide one electric service of your choice with your registration. Please specify during registration if you need 20 amp, 30 amp, or 50 amp service.

*Due to space limitations we will not be offering backyard competition this year.

TURN IN SCHEDULE:
Chicken 12:00 Noon
Ribs 12:30 PM
Pork 1:00 PM
Beef Brisket 1:30 PM
*ALL KCBS RULES APPLY*

PAYOUTS:
1st place ($325) in each category,
2nd place ($225) in each category,
3rd place ($175) in each category.
4th place ($150) in each category,
5th place ($125) in each category,

Grand Champion ($1000) and
Reserve Grand Champion ($750).
Friday evening Unsanctioned Steak Competition winner will receive $100 cash (plus prize to be announced).

CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancellations are allowed on the following schedule, regardless of reason:
Cancellation on or before April 15 –100% refund of any and all paid entry fees.
Cancellation from April 16 to May 1–50% refund of any and all paid entry fees.
Cancellation from May 2 to May 15–25% refund of any and all paid entry fees.
Cancellation on or after May 16 – No refund of fees.

For event questions, Chris Finkbone (423) 653-4899

LAFAYETTE HONEYBEE FESTIVAL IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT! NO REFUNDS!