(photo courtesy of the Honey Harvest Festival)

The Honey Harvest Festival – a celebration of honey, bees, beekeeping, agriculture, mother nature, local farms, growers and harvest – is coming to Fillmore, California, on June 22-23.

The event, which offers free admission, features antique farm equipment and tractors, unique vendors, hand crafted items, antiques, educational displays, barbecue tri-tip sandwiches, honey-related foods and products, bluegrass bands, a petting zoo, nature exhibits, an overnight campout, antique carousel rides and the exclusive Citrus Packing House tour.

Also, guests can purchase tickets for Fillmore & Western’s Honey Bee Express – a scenic train ride through Santa Clara River Valley citrus groves to Bennett’s Honey Farm, where guests can enjoy a honey tasting and tour.

For information, visit californiahoneyharvestfestival.com