Celebrate World Bee Day on Sat. May 20!
Healthy pollinators such as BEES, birds, bats, butterflies, moths, flies, beetles, and small mammals are vital for more than 100 U.S. grown crops — our growing food source.
The 3rd Manassas Bee Festival is scheduled for Sat., June 24th at Liberia House and Grounds during Pollinator Week 2023! We are still accepting sponsors, vendors, experts, and volunteers! Visit our website to sign up or if you have any fees due.
IMPORTANT: The BUZZ to know before the Manassas Bee Festival:
Food Truck Requirements:
- Provide the name of the food truck and a copy of the food truck(s) current valid Fire Prevention Code Permit to FireMarshal@manassasva.gov at least one week prior to the event – This is issued by the Fire Marshals’ Office in the jurisdiction that the food truck is registered in.
- Food truck(s) shall maintain a 10’ clearance from anything combustible during the event.
- Food truck wheels shall be chocked while stationary.
- If the food truck is registered in the City of Manassas, and does not have a current permit – have the food truck owner call 703-257-8455 to schedule the inspection at least one week prior to the event.
- There is no fee for our inspection or permit.
Volunteers: Thank you for joining our BEE team!
Listed below are the days and times that we need assistance. All shifts are available. T-shirts and duties will be available upon your arrival. Email ManassasBeeFestival@gmail.com with your preferred shift and any comments or questions:
. Friday, May 19th 4:00pm to 6:00pm set up.
. Saturday, May 20th 7:00am 3:00 more set up, festival, and clean up.
Vendors:
. Please pay any fees prior to the event to finalize your space, if any are due.
. Set up can begin as early as 7:30 am, but set up must be completed by 9:00 am.
. Entry can be from Liberia House and Grounds 8601 Portner Ave. or on the tree-lined driveway on Mathis Ave. Volunteers and/or signs will be at entrances.
. Please bring a tent, table, and chair(s). Volunteers will be available in Bee t-shirts to help with unloading.
. Upon unloading, parking is available in Public Works, 1/2 block away on Portner Ave. A shuttle is available.
. Please bring a generator, if power is needed.
Experts:
If you are interested in speaking, please email ManassasBeeFestival@gmail.com with your topic for a 15 minute talk. We will contact you with a schedule.
Sponsors:
You are welcome to join us on stage for the opening at 10:00 am. If you would like to participate in our fun, local celebrity spelling bee versus the children, please email ManassasBeeFestival@gmail,com.
Creating awareness to plant native and save our pollinators:
3rd Annual Manassas Bee Festival 2023
Saturday, June 24th 10-2
Liberia House and Grounds 8601 Portner Ave.
Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome! Public bathrooms are available. Rain or shine event!
Follow us on social media to catch up on all of the food, activities and educational fun zooming your way! Event map and schedule will be emailed in the near future.
BEE Happy!
Point of Contact: Theresa Coates Ellis
Patron, Manassas City Council Member
Friends of the Manassas Bee Festival
M: (571)247-6729
W: ManassasBeeFestival@gmail.com
E: ManassasBeeFestival.com
6th Annual Manassas Bee Festival Saturday, 6/20/26 Liberia House & Grounds 8601 Portner Ave. 