Join Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) and the Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia for the Virginia Honey Bee Festival Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Learn about the critical role of bees and how you can protect them by not using harmful pesticides. Enjoy children’s activities, demonstrations, honey products & samples, retail vendors, food trucks and much more! Look inside a real live bee hive and purchase your own bee-friendly plants. Dress in your best BEE outfit and buzz on over to Norfolk Botanical Garden for a fun-filled day! The Virginia Honey Bee Festival is FREE with Garden admission and will take place in the Baker Hall Visitor Center and terrace. Reserve your admission ticket online.
Join NBG for the Sunflower Music Festival on Sunday, August 28, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This all-day fun festival features three great bands – rhythm and blues artists The Henry Johnson Band, Country sounds by Tailgate Down and Grateful Dead vibes by Last Fair Deal. Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer, wine and retail vendors—all in the beautiful setting at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Bring a chair or blanket and leave the rest to NBG! Sundays are dog days at NBG, so they are invited too. Get your tickets at SunflowerMusicFest.org.
While you are here, visit the Garden’s Summer Exhibit in the Enchanted Forest.
Norfolk Botanical Garden represents an oasis of more than 65 themed gardens encompassing 175 beautiful acres. From stunning plant collections to WOW - World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden, this diverse natural beauty can be explored by tram, boat, or walking tours. The Garden is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, recognized as a Virginia Historic Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Virginia Green attraction. It is managed by Norfolk Botanical Garden, Inc. and supported by the City of Norfolk. The mission of Norfolk Botanical Garden is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action, and inspire through education and connection to nature. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors and military, $14 for ages 3-17, 2 and under are free. For more information, visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
