Honey weekend at Beckov Castle

On the second weekend in July, you can look forward to a traditional event dedicated to honey and bees. The program will include, among other things, bottling honey, talking about bees, an exhibition of beehives and a fun game for families with children.

7/11/2020 Saturday:
11.00 Falconari falconers
12.00 Bee products and their significance for humans (Rudolf Moravčík)
13.00 Honey Bee as a Signal of a Healthy Environment (Rudolf Moravčík)
14.00 Falconari falconers
15.00 Bee products and their significance for humans (Rudolf Moravčík)
16.00 Honey bee as a signal of a healthy environment (Rudolf Moravčík)
17.00 Falconari falconers

7/12/2020 Sunday:
10.00 History of beekeeping in Slovakia (Milan Krivý)
11.00 Theater under the mushroom
12.00 History of mead, waxing and candle production (Milan Krivý)
13.00 Theater under the Mushroom
14.00 Falconari falconers
15.00 Theater under the mushroom
16.00 Advice for those interested in beekeeping (Milan Krivý)
17.00 Falconari falconers

During both days, there will be a demonstration of the production of wax candles in the lower courtyard. Children will be able to make their own candle for a fee. Honey tasting with sale. Sale of honeycombs and the possibility of decorating your own honeycomb for a fee. Exhibition of beekeeping equipment. Exhibition information panels on beekeeping. A search game with the bee Blúdilka is also prepared for children. During her journey around the castle, dear children will learn many interesting things about bees and their lives.