Astorga to host III Apiastur Honey Fair

The city of Astorga will host the third edition of the Apiastur Honey Fair from October 30 to November 1 at the Pabellón de Rectivía. The event aims to promote the quality of honey, increase visibility for beekeepers, and highlight the importance of the apiculture sector to rural environments.

The fair will feature approximately twenty producers offering honey and various bee-derived products for exhibition, tasting, and sale. The program includes culinary demonstrations by chefs Mar Marcos, Jesús Serrano, and Mónica López, who will showcase diverse gastronomic applications of honey.

Additional activities include a honey and matcha tasting, a workshop on artisanal candle making for children, and educational conferences. Topics will range from the role of bees in health to discussions regarding population growth and rural challenges.