Boernsen Bees Honey

08/27/2026

Free cucumbers at the honey house, come get them. 😁
776 Spruce Street
Ocheyedan

08/27/2026

Our bees are officially in the buckwheat field as of this morning, working hard to get you, buckwheat honey lovers a sweet treat!😁
Kendall brought a fun buckwheat bouquet back for us to enjoy here at the honey house , too! 💐🍯

08/13/2026

Extracting has begun. So what does that mean????

Fresh 2026 honey!!!🐝🐝

08/03/2026

We are sooo excited for celebrating our wonderful town this weekend during Days of Olde!! 🎉🥳

Don’t forget, this Friday 11am-4pm stop by the Honey House for a walk-through to see how we extract honey. Also, if you think “I’ve already done that before.” Well, we have a brand new system this year!

Come check out the fun, shop if you want and grab a glass of ice cold honey lemonade!🍯🥤

07/29/2026

07/29/2026

The day is FINALLY here! The team has worked so hard to get our NEW SYSTEM all set up for extracting our honeycrop this year . In Marlene’s words, “ Now everyone’s going to be begging to be extracting!”🤩🍯 I do have to say, it is pretty slick ….😁
There is nothing as yummy as FRESH honey! 🤤😋

07/29/2026

Come see us tmrw night in Lake Park! 💛🤩🧒👦👧

🐝👑 Can you find the Queen Bee? 👑🐝

One of our favorite vendors, Boernsen Bees Honey, is bringing a special Kids Night experience to Lake Park Market on Market on Thursday, July 30, from 5:00–7:00 PM!

Get up close and learn all about live honey bees as Boernsen Bees brings a real hive to the market! Kids (and adults!) can take on the fun challenge of trying to spot the queen bee among thousands of busy worker bees. 👀🐝

There will also be:
🎨 FREE bee-themed coloring pages
🖍️ Crayons for kids to use
🍯 A chance to learn more about the incredible world of honey bees and the important role they play in our environment.

This is a fun, hands-on activity that's perfect for curious kids and families alike!

📅 Kids Night at Lake Park Market on Market
🗓️ Thursday, July 30
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 North Market Street • Lake Park, Iowa

Be sure to buzz on over to the Boernsen Bees Honey booth—you never know, you might be the one to find the queen bee! 🐝👑🍯

07/24/2026

🐝🌾 Market Morning is Almost Here! 🌾🐝

We’ll be at Farmers Market in the Park - Arnolds Park
📅 This Saturday
⏰ 8:30 AM–12:30 PM

Heads up, friends! Because of the Corvette Show, we’ll be set up along the promenade instead of our usual cozy spot on Lake Street. Just follow the buzz — you’ll find us!

We’ll have all your favorites ready to go:
🍯 Pure & Creamed Honey
🍯 Flavored Honey
🐝 Honey Sticks
💄 Beeswax Lip Balm
🧴 Beeswax Lotion
…and plenty more hive-made goodness.

Come enjoy a beautiful morning at the market and stop by to say hi — we can’t wait to see you! 💛🐝✨

07/21/2026

🍯🐝 Honey Extracting Demo — Part of Days of Old!
Ever wondered how honey makes its way from hive to jar? Come watch the magic happen!

📅 Friday, August 7, 2026
🕚 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 776 Spruce Street, Ocheyedan, IA 51354

Join us during Ocheyedan Days of Olde celebration for a hands‑on look at honey harvesting. You’ll see the extractor in action and learn what makes fresh Iowa honey so special.

Bring your curiosity, your sweet tooth, and your family — it’s fun for all ages!