At a Glance

  • Date: 15 February 2025
  • Location: Cultural Center Plaza, Al-Aidabi governorate, Jazan
  • Event: 10th Jazan Honey Festival, part of the Jazan Winter Season 2025

The Jazan Honey Festival 2025, in its tenth edition, organized by the branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture in Jazan region as part of the Jazan Winter Season events, saw dense turnout exceeding 50,000 visitors over the past ten days. This strong turnout reflects the festival's standing as one of the region's most important economic and entertainment events, combining the honey trade with diverse cultural and entertainment activities.

Wide Turnout and Record Sales

Sales outlets and exhibitor stands attracted thousands of visitors seeking the finest honey, with 10 tons of honey sold for more than SAR 2.5 million. Products on display inside the Honey Tent varied widely, with more than 60 beekeepers offering 15 different types of high-quality honey the region is known for.

The festival also organized seminars and training courses for beekeepers to boost their skills, alongside workshops on beekeeping methods and increasing local honey production, as part of supporting Saudi Vision 2030's goal of boosting economic sustainability in this vital sector.

Entertainment and Cultural Events for All Ages

The festival was not limited to honey sales, offering an integrated experience combining trade and entertainment through numerous interactive events, including a children's theatre and entertainment shows inspired by the world of bees, a corner for home-based producing families allowing visitors to discover local products, an agriculture and government entities corner offering information on the environment and sustainable development, and valuable prizes and gifts for visitors through fun interactive competitions.

The Festival as an Economic and Tourism Driver

Deputy Chairman of the Beekeepers Association Suleiman Al-Ghazwani affirmed the festival is not just a honey market but an economic and tourism platform that highlights the potential of Al-Aidabi governorate, known for its natural diversity and rich vegetation cover, making it an ideal environment for beekeeping and premium honey production.

He explained that the festival aims to boost consumer confidence in local honey, encourage beekeepers to develop their products, and provide new marketing opportunities that help support the honey sector as a sustainable source of income.

The 10th Jazan Honey Festival continues welcoming visitors daily, offering them a unique opportunity to enjoy an integrated shopping and entertainment experience in a distinctive family atmosphere.