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Local honey in North Carolina

Last updated November 8, 2026 · 117 producers listed · Southeast & Appalachia

In North Carolina, sourwood is the crown. Across the western ridges of the Blue Ridge and the Smokies, the sourwood trees bloom for a narrow stretch in July, and the honey they make — light, amber, with a delicate spiced finish — is widely considered the benchmark sourwood in the country, the one others are measured against. East into the Piedmont, the early-season jar turns dark and brisk with tulip poplar, drawn from the hardwood bottoms before summer. Out toward the coastal plain and sandhills, it shifts again to gallberry and coastal wildflower, lighter and slower to set. The state runs mountains to sea, and the sourwood window is famously fickle — a single ill-timed rain can thin a year's harvest, so the same ridge rarely gives the same jar twice.

Local honey producers in North Carolina

Verified listings first, then alphabetical by town. "Pending verification" means Melvea has not independently confirmed the listing — it is a directory entry, often from the producer's own public information.

  1. Buckwheat FarmApex, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  2. Farrells Creek FarmApex, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  3. Dogwood Acres HoneyArcher Lodge, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  4. Bee Spit ApiaryAsheboro, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  5. Asheville Bee CharmerAsheville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Tulip Poplar, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  6. Aunt Sandie's FarmAsheville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower, Sourwood, Clover
    Listed · pending verification
  7. Aunt SandiesAsheville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Wildflower, Clover, Blackberry
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  8. Sandy Bee Mine Honey CoAsheville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower, Sourwood
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  9. Bayed Bear Honey LLCBailey, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  10. Meadows Edge Farm NCBlanch, North Carolina (city-level)
    tulip-poplar, clover
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  11. Golden Valley Honey BeesBostic, North Carolina (city-level)
    clover, sourwood, wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  12. Bee. honey+hiveBrevard, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower, sourwood
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  13. Shaken Creek FarmsBurgaw, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  14. Mikes Local Honey and ProduceBurlington, North Carolina (city-level)
    sourwood, wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  15. Blue Rock ApiaryBurnsville, North Carolina (city-level)
    sourwood, wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  16. Elemental HillsBurnsville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  17. Happy Apple BeesBurnsville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verification
  18. Karefree ProduceCarthage, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  19. McNeilly Bee FarmCasar, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  20. Bee Wise HivesChapel Hill, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  21. Fricks ApiariesChapel Hill, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  22. King Cobra ApiaryChapel Hill, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  23. Bee & CombCharlotte, North Carolina (city-level)
    raw honey, local honey, comb honey
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  24. Cloister HoneyCharlotte, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  25. Hall Family FarmCharlotte, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  26. Harver HarvestCharlotte, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  27. Hodges FarmsCharlotte, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  28. Marks Buzzing BeesCharlotte, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  29. The Pampered Bee ApiaryCharlotte, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  30. Wallys Pure Raw HoneyColumbus, North Carolina (city-level)
    Clover, Blackberry
    Listed · pending verification
  31. Honeysuckle Hill Bee FarmConcord, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  32. Royal ApisConover, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower, sourwood
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  33. Bee Happy FarmCreedmoor, North Carolina (city-level)
    blueberry
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  34. Faith Mountain FarmCreston, North Carolina (city-level)
    sourwood, wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  35. Hidden Happiness Bee FarmDeep Gap, North Carolina (city-level)
    orange-blossom, sourwood
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  36. Little Family Farm & ApiaryDenver, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  37. Sweet Granite FarmDenver, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  38. Bee Downtown HoneyDurham, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Tulip Poplar, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  39. WG Bee FarmEden, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  40. Circle L FarmsEdneyville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verification
  41. Phoenix Farms VineyardEdward, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  42. Nadeau FarmsElizabeth City, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  43. Cukabury FarmsFairmont, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  44. Appalachian ApiariesFranklin, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  45. Wings to RootsFranklinton, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  46. Piney Grove HoneyFuquay-Varina, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  47. Beasley Honey CoGastonia, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  48. Shepherd HivesGermanton, North Carolina (city-level)
    sourwood, wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  49. Bight BeesGloucester, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  50. Quaker Acre ApiariesGreensboro, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verification
  51. Yates & Bailey Bee FarmGreenville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  52. Free Bees ApiaryHampstead, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  53. Dutch KettleHamptonville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Pure Mountain Honey, Sourwood Honey, Creamed Honey, Clover Honey, Flavored Honey
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  54. Eyrie Summit FarmHamptonville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  55. Chickabee Hill Farm and ApiaryHendersonville, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  56. Honeybee BlissHendersonville, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower, sourwood
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  57. Bees On The EnoHillsborough, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  58. Sweet Haven FarmHillsborough, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verification
  59. Hughes Honey ApiaryHolly Springs, North Carolina (city-level)
    Tulip Poplar
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  60. Blue Ridge ApiariesHudson, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower, sourwood
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  61. Spring Water FarmsHuntersville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  62. Cole's FarmJacksonville, North Carolina (city-level)
    blackberry, blueberry, clover, gallberry, wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  63. Warden's Farm NCJacksonville, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  64. Davis Backyard Bees, LLCKing, North Carolina (city-level)
    sourwood, wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  65. ENC HoneyKinston, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower, gallberry
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  66. Killer Bees HoneyLake Toxaway, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  67. Pure Pisgah HoneyLake Toxaway, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  68. Long Branch Environmental Education CenterLeicester, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Wildflower, Clover
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  69. Bee Kind Family FarmLenoir, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verification
  70. High Rock NurseryLexington, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  71. HoneyBell's Bee FarmLexington, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  72. SandyCreek FarmLexington, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  73. Secret Garden BeesLinden, North Carolina (city-level)
    Clover, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  74. Babin ApiaryManteo, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  75. Sweet Betsy FarmMarion, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  76. Sweet Betty Bee's Honey and HiveMarshall, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  77. Hawfields Honey HouseMebane, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  78. Lee's BeesMebane, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  79. Dyson ApiariesMocksville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  80. Triple J Honeybee FarmsMocksville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verification
  81. Carrigan Farms, LLCMooresville, North Carolina (city-level)
    sourwood
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  82. Perry's Berry'sMorganton, North Carolina (city-level)
    blueberry
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  83. June Bug BeesMount Pleasant, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  84. All American Bee CompanyNew Bern, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  85. SpringHill Farm and ApiaryNorwood, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  86. Five Acres Honey FarmPittsboro, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  87. Harris HivesPittsboro, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  88. Heaven Scent HoneyRaleigh, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  89. Hunt's Honey and StrawberriesRaleigh, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verification
  90. Raleigh Bee CompanyRaleigh, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  91. The Little BeekeeperRaleigh, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  92. The Pleasant BeeRaleigh, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  93. Wehrloom HoneyRobbinsville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  94. Sapony Creek Apiaries & Bee SupplyRocky Mount, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  95. Creekside FarmSelma, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower, Blueberry
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  96. Shuga Bee FarmSelma, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  97. Bee Sweet Bee FarmShelby, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  98. Willowsted HoneyShelby, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  99. Dees Bees ApiarySouthern Pines, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  100. D and D's ApiaryStanley, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verification
  101. Happy Busy BeesStatesville, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  102. Bee Blessed Pure HoneyTarboro, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  103. Foothills Farm & ApiaryTaylorsville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  104. Zombees Honey of NCTimberlake, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  105. Uwharrie Gold HoneyTroy, North Carolina (city-level)
    basswood, blackberry, clover, sourwood, wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  106. Hewett Honey ApiaryWake Forest, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  107. Twins Honey CoWake Forest, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  108. Armstrong Artisan FarmWalnut Cove, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  109. Garris FarmsWalstonburg, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower, clary-sage, cotton
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  110. Beorn's ApiaryWaynesville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Sourwood, Wildflower
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  111. The Honey HoleWest Jefferson, North Carolina (city-level)
    buckwheat, sourwood, tupelo, wildflower, blueberry
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  112. Berrywick ApiaryWhiteville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  113. Tate's ApiariesWillow Spring, North Carolina (city-level)
    wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  114. Pine Grove Bee WorksWilmington, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  115. Brock's Berries & Produce FarmWinterville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Wildflower
    Listed · pending verification
  116. DeTray FarmsYoungsville, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite
  117. HS Howell FarmsZebulon, North Carolina (city-level)
    Listed · pending verificationWebsite

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Frequently asked questions

How many local honey producers are in North Carolina?
Melvea lists 117 local honey producers in North Carolina. Each is a directory listing, pending verification — confirm availability with the producer before visiting. Melvea lists no pricing.
Are these North Carolina producers verified by Melvea?
Not yet. Every producer here is a directory listing marked "pending verification" — Melvea has not independently confirmed it. Listings often come from a producer's own public information. Confirm hours, stock, and location with the producer before visiting.
Where can I buy local honey in North Carolina?
Browse the 117 producers listed below; each links to its Melvea profile with the honey it makes and where to buy. For metro-level guides, see Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh.

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