Norfolk Botanical Garden announces two great summer festivals — Virginia Honey Bee Festival & Mushroom Festival

Join Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) and the Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia for the Virginia Honey Bee Festival Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about the critical role of bees and how you can protect them by not using harmful pesticides. Incorporate bee friendly plants into your landscape.

Enjoy children’s activities, demonstrations, honey products & samples, pottery, jewelry, food trucks, and much more! Come see the inside of a real live bee hive and purchase your own bee-friendly plants. Children who dress as a bee will receive a free honey stick! Buzz on over to Norfolk Botanical Garden for a fun-filled day!

Join NBG for the Mushroom Festival Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This fun all-day festival features the wonders of mushrooms as we bring together a diverse array of educational, retail, and food vendors. Delve into the fungal kingdom with hands-on activities for kids and collect stamps in your passport as you explore the fascinating world of mushrooms. Don’t miss renowned mycologist and keynote speaker Tradd Cotter!

Both Summer Festivals are FREE with Garden admission. Admission is $17.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors and military, $13.95 for ages 3-12, 2 and under are free. For more information, visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

About Norfolk Botanical Garden: Norfolk Botanical Garden represents an oasis of more than 65 themed gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres. From stunning plant collections to WOW - World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden, this diverse natural beauty can be explored by tram, boat, or walking tours. The Garden is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Virginia Historic Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia Green attraction. It is managed by Norfolk Botanical Garden, Inc. and supported by the City of Norfolk. The mission of Norfolk Botanical Garden is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action, and inspire through education and connection to nature.