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FREE! All ages welcome.

Celebrating the 1st year in our new home, The HIVE! We want to thank everyone for supporting us these 43 years, especially during this epic year of growth. We're proud to offer special community-centered events, such as fundraisers, workshops, and concerts. Join us at our Anniversary Party for a holiday shopping extravaganza. In addition, enjoy a day full of interactive events for all ages, honey and mead tastings, tours of our garden and facility, live music, giveaways, and food from our restaurant.

    Schedule of Events

    Entertainment

     
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    Jazzy, cabaret sounds blend with hints of funk, traces of rock, and smidgens of soul, best described as “San Francisco Soul.” Led by dynamic front-woman Lauren Bjelde, this sultry sextet rocks into uncharted musical territories with their infectious blend of modern and throwback sensibilities.
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    The driving grooves of funk, rich textures of soul, and the compelling storytelling of the blues converge through The Gold Souls’ unique brand of boogie. They're debuting a full female horn section!
     
     
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    Infinite Spin is a Sacramento/Lake Tahoe based group that specializes in creating sensational and unique shows including fire spinning, aerial silk and lyra performance, acrobatics, and daytime or LED prop manipulation.
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    California-based musician Nathan Ignacio is known for his ability to connect with audiences from all walks of life. Performing most frequently as a one-man-band, his extensive lineup of performance instruments includes guitar, mandolin, harmonica, piano, bass, and dulcimer, playing many instruments simultaneously.
     

    Warehouse Sale

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    Explore 30+ varietals of honey across the country

    Taste all that Moon Shine Trading Co. and Island of the Moon Honey have to offer! Honeys, nut butters, fruit spreads, and more: Stock up on holiday gifts! Shop our clearance items with steep discounts. Get a $20 gift card for every $100 you spend on our retail items.

    Tours and Workshops

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    Tours

    Facility Tours: 11am, 12:45pm, 4:15pm
    Plant Walk: 12:15pm, 3pm

    Tour our 20,000 square foot Zero Net Energy facility and 2 acres of pollinator habitat. The HIVE us a five-year development created to educate the public on honey, bees, and pollination. Throughout the weekend, explore our beautiful facility with scheduled guided tours and walks around our pollinator gardens.

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    Guided Honey Tastings

    Workshop times: 11:30am, 1:45pm


    Dive into the complex world of honey. In this beginner workshop, learn how to taste and understand the variety and nuance of honey with Amina Harris, the Queen Bee! Amina Harris is the Director of The Honey and Pollination Center and a co-owner of Z Specialty Food.

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    Move Your Body

    2:30pm

    Everyone can dance! In this 30min-long lesson, Sammie Anne will be leading dance-based games and activities to encourage attendees of all ages and abilities to loosen up find the beat and move their bodies. Sammie Anne works as an art gallery director for the Atrium by day and a dance teacher at Firehouse 5 Dance Studio by night.

    Giveaways

     
    The community is our priority. We host giveaways every year to give back. Entering our raffles is always FREE! Enter to win special bee and honey themed items.
     

    Giveaway Times

    • 12:00 pm
    • 2:15pm
    • 4:30pm
     
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    Our Zero Waste Initiative

     
    The environment is important to us. Our goal is to create completely sustainable event by fostering a culture of environmentalism and diverting waste from landfills. All of our disposables are completely compostable or reusable.

    How you can help: Sort your waste accordingly with our 3-bin system. Bring your own water bottle to refill at our water station. Biking is also encouraged-we have designated parking for bikes.
    Play The Recycle Challenge at The HIVE
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    Created and designed by The Atrium, this beacon satallite from outer space will be available for visitors to interact with. This traveling interactive art installation educates, those who dare to play it, on how to up their recycling game.

    The Atrium is a 501c3 nonprofit art collective dedicated to creating a kind and sustainable future for all. They are committed to educating communities on sustainable practices and the urgency of the global recycling crisis