This year is shaping up to be a busy one for us at Second Story Honey! I hope you will come visit us at these events in the coming year. More events added as dates are confirmed. If there is a show you would like to see me at please email me at jan@secondstoryhoney.com!
September 2020
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September 12: Sidewalk Honey Sale (9 -1)
My mentor Del and I are having a socially-distanced sidewalk honey sale on Capitol Hill. We'll be at the corner of 11th & C Streets, NE outside the "7 River Mart" shop. We'll have honey from my hives at Stanton Park, Congressional Cemetery and Le Droit Park and from Del's hives near Lincoln Park. |
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February 2020February 29: Rooting DC, Washington DC
Rooting DC is a FREE, all-day urban gardening forum that provides education about urban agriculture and food systems, cultivates health and protection of the environment, and builds community. Location: Ron Brown College Preparatory High School, 4800 Meade St NE, Washington, DC 20019 April 2019 |
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April 27: Pile o' Craft, Baltimore MD
Please join me and 50+ amazing vendors at this annual event in Baltimore. This will be my first time exhibiting. I have attended this event in the past as a shopper and loved the energy and creativity of the exhibitors. Stop by and say hello! |
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May 2019
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May 3 - 4: Washington National Cathedral's Annual Flower Mart
This year's theme is Pollinator Power! I'm looking forward to being back at this event with Hope Honey Farm in our booth on the beautiful grounds of the cathedral. I hope you will stop by to say hello. |
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July 2019
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July 27: Sidewalk Honey Sale (9am - 2pm)
My mentor Del and I are having a sidewalk honey sale on Capitol Hill. We'll be at the corner of 11th & C Streets, NE outside the "7 River Mart" shop. We'll have honey from my hives at Stanton Park and Del's hives near Lincoln Park. Come taste the honey and sign-up for a raffle. We're giving away one of my large skull candles and a "beekeeping experience" where you suit up and join Del and me as we inspect a hive. |
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August 2019
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August 29: Congressional Cemetery Honey Harvest - SOLD OUT!
I keep bees at Congressional Cemetery (behind the stockade fence by the garage if you are familiar with the site). It was a banner year for honey production at the Cemetery! This is a fundraiser to support the work of this historic cemetery. |
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September 2019
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September 10: Adventures in Urban Beekeeping
Join me at the Prince William Regional Beekeepers Association meeting where I'll be speaking about my adventures in urban beekeeping. I'll be talking about the special challenges that keeping bees in a densely populated urban environment brings from neighbor management, rooftop beekeeping, security clearances and swarm-catching in rush hour. 7-9 pm at the Manassas Church of the Brethren, 10047 Nokesville Rd. (Rt.28), Manassas, VA 20110 |
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September 14: Sidewalk Honey Sale (9am - 2pm) - Weather Permitting!
My mentor Del and I are having a sidewalk honey sale on Capitol Hill. We'll be at the corner of 11th & C Streets, NE outside the "7 River Mart" shop. We'll have honey from our hives at Stanton Park, Lincoln Park and Congressional Cemetery. |
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September 28: Common Good City Farm Honey Harvest
I keep the bees for the folks at Common Good City Farm and they've done a great job this year collecting nectar and making honey. You can help join the harvest. I'll post a link to the Event link where you can get a ticket to join us, help with the harvest and bring home a jar of your own CGCF honey! |
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November 2019
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November 1-2: Esprit de Noel at Georgetown Visitation in Washington (awaiting confirmation)
This 49th annual Christmas Market is an annual destination and wonderful fundraiser for the Georgetown Visitation community. More than 70 vendors, food trucks, music and community activities will be on hand for this two-day event. Come by and say hello and get your holiday shopping done! The market hours are November 1, 11am - 8pm, November 2, 10am - 4pm. |
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November 24: Temple Sinai Holiday Mart (9am - 3pm)
This is my first year at this show and I'm looking forward to seeing you there! There is something for everyone: lovely gifts, delicious food, wine tasting, a bake sale, and activities for children. Admission is free. Temple Sinai,3100 Military Road, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20015. |
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December 2019
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December 7: Howard County Holiday Mart (10am - 5pm)
Last year I exhibited at this show for the first time and absolutely loved the experience. I am delighted to be back at the 45th annual Holiday Mart and hope that you'll swing by to say hello and shop the 140+ vendors who will be at this juried show. |
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May 2018
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May 4 - 5: Washington National Cathedral's 79th Annual Flower Mart - I will be exhibiting with Hope Honey Farm. The Flower Mart Website has information about the other exhibitors, flower sale, food trucks, parking and more.
What a great event! A big thank you to Kate & Paige, Ian and other beekeepers, Michael & Kirsten and the whole family, and so many friends who stopped by to say hello, cheer me on and buy some honey and candles. Your presence and quick visits were a joy. |
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June 2018
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June 23: The Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival - I will be exhibiting with Hope Honey Farm. Waterfront Park, 1A Prince Street, Old Town Alexandria, VA 22314, Saturday, June 09, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. More than 80 craft and food vendors will be at this free event.
Thanks to friends Colin and Mike who dropped by to say hello. It was great to see you and catch up! |
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September 2018
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September 22: Hyattsville Arts & Ales Festival, Hyattsville MD - This festival is in its 11th year and features more than 100 artists and craftspeople, 10+ food trucks and two musical stages. It was an absolutely fabulous day - great weather, lots of happy people stopping by to say hello and delicious honey tastings. Thanks to friends Rob & Krista and Matt & Jeannette for your support at this event!
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October 2018
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October 6: Art on the Avenue, in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria VA - I had a great time at the Art on the Avenue festival exhibiting with Hope Honey Farm. Great to see friends Matt and Jeff stop by to say hello!
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October 27: Oaktoberfest, US National Arboretum, Washington DC - I'll be manning the Second Story Honey booth selling honey, beeswax candles and beeswax-infused re-usable fabric food wraps. Oaktoberfest starts with a 5k run and goes from 10am - 4pm Rain or Shine! Come say hello and listen to live bands, tasty food truck offerings and craft vendors from around the region. This is a fundraiser for Friends of the National Arboretum.
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November 2018
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November 2 - 3: Esprit de Noel, at Georgetown Visitation in Washington DC - This 48th annual Christmas Market is an annual destination and wonderful fundraiser for the Georgetown Visitation community. More than 70 vendors, food trucks, music and community activities will be on hand for this two-day event. Come by and say hello and get your holiday shopping done! The market hours are November 2, 11am - 8pm, November 3, 10am - 4pm.
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December 2018
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December 1: The Howard County Holiday Mart. Held at the Gary J. Arthur Community Center 10am - 5pm. I'll be exhibiting with 140 other artists and crafts people in this juried show. Directions and more information is available on the 2018 Howard County Holiday Mart website.
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December 20: Last Stop Hops & Shop, Baltimore MD - This event is hosted by Charm City Craft Mafia at Peabody Heights Brewery in Baltimore, 5-9pm. More than 20 juried vendors of jewelry, stationery, food, housewares, art and more. Come on down to the brewery to enjoy local brews, delicious food and finish up your last minute holiday shopping!
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