The National Honey Show 1923 – 2023 Centenary Celebration 26th 0 28th October 2023…
‘A Short History of the National Honey Show’,
National Honey Show Centenary 1923 – 2023
26 to 28 October 2023 at Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, UK
The National Honey Show was first held at Crystal Palace and is celebrating its Centenary at
the forthcoming show, 26 to 28 October 2023.
From its inception in 1923, the show has gone from strength to strength to become the foremost
show of its kind in the world.
In additon to the usual spectacular display of competative entries of honey, beeswax, hive products,arts, crafs and much more; the vibrant trade hall, lectures and workshops, there will be additonal
celebratons at this year’s show.
- Exhibition of Photographs by the French Photojournalist, Eric Tourneret
Eric has travelled the world photographing bees and captured incredible moments in their busy lives,as well as the many different styles of beekeeping in different countries. The photos will be displayed both inside and outside the venue: Sandown Park Racecourse, Esher, Surrey, UK - Historic Beekeeping Films will be shown Thursday afernoon 26th October 2023 from 2pm
- Special Centenary Entry Classes (82‐ 87) inspired from years gone by
(see p 29 Schedule: hpps://www.honeyshow.co.uk/download‐schedule.php) - Plannng of Centenary tree
- Historic shop front for The Natonal Honey Show Sales Stall
- Display of cups and trophies including The Crystal Palace Cup, gifed by the original Crystal
Palace Trustees - Special Centenary flags, prize cards, medals, badges and pens
- Trade Hall specials from both new and regular stand holders.
Bob Maurer, Natonal Honey Show Commitee Chair said:
“This year’s Natonal Honey Show is a credit to a century of enthusiasm by our dedicated team ofvolunteers and visitors. We want to share with you the upbeat zest and excitement which
characterises the show, welcome new visitors to come along to share the experience, and lead the
way to an ever bigger and beter show over the next 100 years.”
Source: The Honey Show
