Bees & Honey

Welcome to the Bees & Honey Competition Department!

• Registration Opens: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
• Registration Closes: Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
• Entry Take-In Schedule:
  • Enter through Gate 5.
  • Saturday, October 10th, 2026 from 11 AM-7 PM - Agri Supply Expo Center
  • Sunday, October 11th, 2026 from 11 AM-7 PM - Agri Supply Expo Center
  • *Mailed exhibits must be received by Monday, October 5th, 2026.
• The N.C. State Fair General Fair Rules & Regulations apply.
• Open to all residents of North Carolina.
• Exhibitors are allowed one entry per Class.
• All honey and bee products entered in competition must have been produced by the exhibitor, in North Carolina, during the current season, with the exception of mead.

Please review the Premium Book for full competition details, rules, and regulations prior to registering entries.