Bee Bold Pollinator Festival
Saturday, August 17, 1 – 6 PM
Presented by: Bold Rock Hard Cider (https://boldrock.com/visit/mills-river-cidery/) and Bee City USA – Hendersonville (https://www.hendersonvillenc.gov/bee-city) to benefit Bring the Hive Alive! (http://handsonwnc.org/hive)
Celebrate National Honey Bee Day at the inaugural Bee Bold Festival. Bold Rock Hard Cidery in Mills River is partnering with Hendersonville Bee City USA to raise awareness of the role of honey bees and other pollinators, especially as a crucial member of the apple industry in Henderson County. Live music by Jake Burns from 2-5pm, vendors, honey tastings, educational workshops, observation bee hives, plant sale, and other fun activities. Participating partners include Carolina Bee Farm, BeeHaven Gardens, Bullington Gardens, Hands On! Children’s Museum, Cornerstone Tea, Mills River Farmers Market, Henderson County Beekeepers Association, and more. Bold Rock will feature the Ginger Bee Cocktail, a delightful blend of lemon juice, local honey, and Bold Rock’s Ginger Cider. $1 from each cocktail sold will be donated directly to the Bring the Hive Alive initiative. Starting at 1 pm, each guest will receive one complimentary limited edition ‘Bee Bold’ pint glass with the purchase of a cocktail (non-alcoholic available, too). Limit one per guest while supplies last.
Location: Bold Rock Hard Cider – Mills River Cidery, 72 School House Rd., Mills River
Audience Served: All ages
Cost: Free
Registration: None required
Event Link: https://boldrock.com/events/bee-bold-pollinator-festival/
