Santa Catarina Honey Fair

The sweetest fair in the state is back! From June 10th to 13th, the 25th Santa Catarina State Honey Fair will take place, featuring only Santa Catarina products.

The event takes place on Largo da Alfândega, in the center of Florianópolis. More than 55 brands of honey will be distributed in 35 stands, with more than 300 producers represented.

Among the products sold are Honey, propolis, biscuits, cosmetics, beers, mead, ointments, sweets and much more.

There will also be this year. guided tours by Epagri, exhibition of stingless bees, distribution of seedlings of native trees, exposure art, product launches and UFSC guidelines on How to identify fake honey.

Opening hours are from Wednesday to Fridaythe 08:19 to XNUMX:XNUMX, and in Saturdaythe 08h at 16h. The input is Free. Delivery is estimated within XNUMX hours from taking charge of the order by the courier.

In addition to product sales, the program will include educational and inclusive activities. Epagri will host a guided technical visit on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, always at 14 PM, led by the fair's coordinator and head of the institution's apiculture sector, Rodrigo Durieux. During the tour, visitors will learn about the honey production chain, the different types of honey, suppliers, and the economic and environmental importance of beekeeping and meliponiculture in Santa Catarina.

The activity is intended for the general public, schools, and organized groups, who can schedule via WhatsApp (48) 99922-1776 or go directly to the meeting point at the entrance of the fair on the Public Market side, at 14 pm. The visit was also planned to accommodate people with visual or hearing impairments, providing a sensory experience through the sounds of bees, the aromas of honey, and contact with beehives and species of stingless bees. Last year, the initiative was carried out with a group from the Catarinense Association for the Integration of the Blind (ACIC) and will be repeated in this edition, expanding the accessibility of the fair.

The organization's booth will also feature an exhibition of various species of stingless bees, important native Brazilian pollinators, as well as the distribution of native tree seedlings, encouraging environmental preservation and strengthening food sources for bees.

Another attraction will be the participation of UFSC (Federal University of Santa Catarina), which will conduct activities to guide the public on honey quality and teach how to identify possible adulterations, explaining methods and tests used to verify if a product is authentic or shows signs of counterfeiting. The initiative seeks to bring scientific knowledge closer to consumers and encourage the purchase of products from reliable sources.

The program will feature a special cultural attraction. During the four days of the event, the public will be able to visit an exhibition of 26 paintings produced by children and teenagers from the Bairro Educador program, run by the Florianópolis City Hall, which serves approximately 1,2 students in after-school programs. The works were created by students from 13 communities in the capital and represent the creativity and diversity of the territories served by the program. To make the initiative possible, FAASC donated the painting kits used in the production of the canvases, which will be on display throughout the fair, bringing together art, education, and the world of bees.

New Releases
The fair will also be the stage for several product launches that demonstrate the innovative capacity of the Santa Catarina beekeeping sector. Among them is the alcoholic beverage Morango do Amor (Strawberry of Love), from Crisomel, in Alfredo Wagner, a mix of honey and strawberry, inspired by the traditional sweet and sold in 500 ml bottles, with 12,5% ​​alcohol content. According to the company's owner, Alexandre Goedert, the novelty is a way to promote the quality of Santa Catarina honey and value the products and culture of the State.

In addition to Morango do Amor (Strawberry of Love), the public will be presented with peanut brittle with honey from Apirama; Mará, a carbonated passion fruit mead from Néctar Hidromel; the book "Start Your Journey with Stingless Bees: A Practical Guide for New Meliponiculturists," from the Association of Meliponiculturists of Blumenau and Region (AME); soaps, healing ointments, lip balm, and an attractant for capturing stingless bees; honey with honeycomb pieces, a blend of honey with pollen and propolis extract, from Tineli Apicultura; and the functional beverage ImunoEnergy, from Sulmel.

Products that will be sold at the fair.
• Multifloral honey;
• Monofloral honey;
• Compound honey;
• Honeydew Honey from the Bracatinga tree;
• Honey from stingless bees;
• Honeycomb;
• Creamy honey;
• Propolis extract;
• Propolis extract from stingless bees;
• Raw propolis;
• Pollen;
Royal jelly;
• Beeswax;
• Handmade wax candles.
• Ointments;
• Soaps;
• Shampoos;
• Facial creams;
• Lipsticks;
• Cakes;
• Cakes;
• Cookies;
• Breads;
• Truffles;
• Alfajores;
• Peanut brittle;
• Honey with walnuts.

Among the beverages produced from honey:
• Mead;
• Beers;
• Liqueurs;
• Cachaças;
• Steinhaeger;
• Teas;
• Energy drinks.

  Start: 10/06/2026 08:00

  End: 13/06/2026 16:00

  Values: Free