Falher is about to be buzzing with the ‘bee’autiful sound of a community celebrating the apiculture industry.
Falher Honey Fest is about to return to the streets of Falher from June 12-14. Organizer Tatum Small says that the Honey Fest organization committee has joined forces with ACFA Regionale de Riviere-la-Paix to make the celebration a sweet time.
“This year is ACFA’s 100th anniversary so we are doing some extra activities with them on Saturday,” explains Small.
“We’re going to be at 3e Espace, their new space at 020 Central Ave in Falher, and will have yard games, the bee beard contest, food trucks, and a bunch of kids’ activities.”
Small says 020 Central Ave will be closed to vehicles all day.
Friday will kick off the festivities with the grand opening at Falher Ball Diamonds at 4 p.m. The opening ceremonies will be held at Smoky River Community Hall, followed by supper and live music from 5:30 p.m. until closing.
Little fishies will be happy to learn there will be a free Bee Cool Party at the Falher Regional Pool starting at 7 p.m.
“Beer gardens will be at the Pink Elephant (Smoky River Community Hall) on Friday and Saturday,” says Small.
The baseball tournament will be held all weekend, with Friday featuring a half-day of sport at the Falher Ball Diamonds.
Saturday will feature a pancake breakfast at the Log Cabin from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Beach volleyball will be held at the Multisport Courts beside Ecole Heritage all day. A book sale will also be held from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. aat the Falher Library.
“We’re excited to welcome back our annual parade starting at Smoky River Community Hall at 10 a.m.,” says Small.
“Registrations are now open on our Honey Fest Facebook page.”
People who are interested in shopping home-based businesses will have the chance to shop at the Mini-Market on Main Street from noon until 7 p.m. A Show and Shine will also be held during the same hours on Central Ave and Main Street.
Also disrupting the hive on Saturday will be face painting from noon until 1 p.m., live, local music from noon until 6:45 p.m., food trucks, yard games, bee beard and Road Warriors Taekwondo demonstration all at the 3e Espace.
“Honey Fest is always a great event for people to enjoy some time outside after a long, cold winter,” says Small.
“Listen to some live music and enjoy festivities with friends and neighbours.”
For a complete listing of events, to sign up to have a float in the parade, or to follow along with the festivities, visit the Honey Fest Facebook page.
Emily Plihal
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