Honey Fair

Beekeeping competition held in the Asturian town of Boal, usually the last weekend of October or November.

History

Its first edition took place in 1986. It was originally a fair dominated by the exhibition and sale of apiculture products, mainly honey, with parallel conferences of interest to the beekeeping sector. However, in recent years, due to the decline of exhibitors related to this sector, the fair has also incorporated a large presence of artisan and food products.

Initially, it was held in the fairgrounds located in the upper area of ​​the village, but in recent years has been moved to the area of ​​the municipal polideportivo, more easily accessible, which is at the exit of the village, under the road AS-12 in the direction of Navia, next to the Secondary Education Institute and the municipal swimming pool. Activities

There are numerous activities taking place at this fair today: Contest of dishes in the XXII Fair of the Honey (25 and 26 of October of 2008). tourism

This fair is one of the emblems and tourist distinctions of the council of Boal, whose honey, generally of the heather flower, is widely valued. To learn more about beekeeping in the council, it is possible to arrange visits to the Beekeeping House, located in the town of Los Mazos, putting in contact with the town of Boal.

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