Beech Mountain hosting Bee Happy Farmers Market on Sept. 6

 Buzz on up to BEEch Mountain on Friday, Sept. 6 for the sweetest farmers market of the season. The theme this month is “Bee Happy,” and this market will showcase local honey and bee-product vendors.

Stop by the “BEE Educated Station” presented by the High Country Beekeepers and learn about the flying friends, see the inside workings of a hive, pick up recipes and other free info.

Forty vendors will showcase their local fresh organic produce, honey, baked goods, plants, flowers, microgreens, gourmet dog treats, fine art, homemade crafts, jewelry, body and hemp products, leather, woodwork, farm raised chicken/beef/pork/eggs, ice cream and much more.

Ample parking, doggie hospitality, town welcome station and live music add to the market experience. After the market, take a hike on one of the mountain’s scenic trails or stop by one of the restaurants. The first 100 attendees will receive a free market bag. Attendees can also visit the free farm animal petting zoo and take home a cool market souvenir.

“Not only will you get to sample honey and whipped honey; but our vendors have amazing jams, jellies and sauces as well. Even our bakers are getting into this sweet theme, adding delicious baked items with local honey,” said Sandy Carr, Volunteer Market Manager. “Special thanks to the High Country Beekeepers for providing a great hands-on, interactive learning station. If you love bees, BEE sure to check out their annual BeeFest event on Oct. 12 at the Hidden Happiness Bee Farm.”

Beech Mountain Farmers Markets are held on the first Friday of the month, June — October, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the public parking lot across from Fred’s General Mercantile (101 Bark Park Way).