Genevieve & Richard Drutchas of Worcester, Vermont. Congratulations!
This year’s International Honey Tasting Competition was a success within our First Annual AVL Honey Fest at The Salvage Station along the river in Asheville, NC.. The Grand Prize World’s Best Tasting Honeywas respectfully announced on June 5th, 2022 from the main stage!
Congratulations to Genevieve & Richard for surviving the comprehensive judging and coming out on top in this year’s competition. It’s an impressive feat, and their name will grace a plaque on the front of the “World’s Best Tasting Honey” trophy until 2023 when a new champion may take their place.
Don’t forget this is an annual process. We have already received entries for next year. As the contest grows, so does the Grand Prize. Cash awards are funded by the $10 entry fee and sale of the unopened labeled honeys. This year’s 11th International Black Jar Grand Prize rose to $5,500 from $5,000 in 2021!
The Black Jar Event, usually held in the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Asheville, moved to a larger venue and we hope it continues to grow. It unfolded with honey themed vendors, bands, stilt-walking bees, food trucks and family-friendly entertainment.
Here are the 11th Annual Black Jar International Honey Contest Winners and Finalists: