For 175 years, the Royal Agricultural Society has hosted the Royal Agricultural Show, an outstanding showcase of the best livestock from KwaZulu-Natal and further afield.

One of the most prestigious honey competitions in the country will be returning to the Royal Agricultural Show in 2026.

This competition and associated display will be presented by the KZN Bee Farmers’ Association.

KZN Bee Farmers Association

Honey Competition

The competition classes in the Apiarian Section will include liquid, granulated and creamed honey, comb honey, and beeswax, as well as dry, semi-sweet and sweet mead, in both traditional and metheglin (spiced) variants.

For information about the KZN Bee Farmers Association’s 2026 competition, please contact Linnea Cooper at

honeycomp@kznbeefarmersassociation.co.za