CUSTER, S.D. – Get ready to savor the sweet taste of South Dakota honey at the ‘Honey at Wild Spruce’ event, taking place on Friday, September 29, 2023, from 12 to 4 p.m. MT, at Wild Spruce Market, in Custer, South Dakota.
Taste Sensation: Sample mouthwatering honey and grab recipes for honey-infused snacks.
Meet the Beekeeper: Learn about honey production from a local expert.
Sweet Discounts: Enjoy 10% off all South Dakota honey and find deals on honey products.
Local Producers: Meet the makers behind raw, pure honey and honey-infused beauty products.
Family-Friendly Fun: Join the kids for a family-friendly scavenger hunt and creative crafts at Wild Spruce Market. The event also features a coloring contest with different age divisions, winners announced at the event, and honey-themed prizes. Stay updated on contest details.
Supporting Local Agriculture: South Dakota’s ‘Fresher is Fun’ event promotes specialty crop purchases, supporting local economy through sponsorship by S.D. Specialty Producers Association and Dept. of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
The Buzz about South Dakota Honey: According to DANR, South Dakota boasts 185 dedicated beekeepers, with approximately 100 of them maintaining their bees for commercial honey production. The state consistently ranks among the top five in the nation for the total number of bee colonies.
More Than Just Honey: Wild Spruce Market offers a variety of local specialty crops and niche products, including honey, South Dakota-grown vegetables, goats’ milk soap, eggs, cheese, bison, lamb, goat, and beef. The market also features an espresso bar, five local brews on tap, and local wine and kombucha.
Join the ‘Honey at Wild Spruce’ on September 29th for a sweet celebration of South Dakota’s honey harvest and local goodness, immersing you in Black Hills traditions.
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