Southern Illinois Honey Festival
Sat, Sep 19 , 2026 • 10:00am - 5:00pm
976 Makanda Road, Makanda, IL 62958
Southern Illinois Honey Festival is held in the Valley of the Arts, Downtown Makanda, IL. Makanda borders the beautiful Shawnee National Forest, the gateway to Illinois’ finest state park, Giant City, and is located 8 miles south of Carbondale.
Highlighting bees and honey with honey vendors, educational materials, crafts and a honey tasting contest. begins at 10 am. See bees in a glass hive and watch the fascinating bees as they work.
Places to stay nearby...
Makanda Inn & Cottages
Makanda
Sustainable Eco-Friendly Resort - Luxurious & Romantic.
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Cabins at Stone Creek
Makanda
Cabins at Stone Creek are, fully furnished lodging available for rent. Weekend getaways, Wine Trail, or Southern Illinois Golf.
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Giant City Park Campground
Makanda
From camping and horseback riding to fishing and rappelling, Giant City is an outdoor lover's paradise. Visitors can enjoy the many hiking trails.
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