So this isnt really bee yard, but we did an event this weekend and had 2 new items. Honey sticks and pre-purchased honey candies. They were both a hit. It thoroughly amazed me the draw. I actually started giving the candies out to all the kids passing by. That got the kids interested in the observation hive, then the parents, then they tasted the honey, purchase complete. I dont know just found the whole thing a little strange. Never noticed how many people just walk right by without ever looking. Food for thought.
Thats great!! I volunteer to work our bee club's booth during the fair. Honey candy, honey, comb, and an observation hive really draw people in. We always sell out of members honey by the last day of the fair. It's a lot of fun to talk to the public and answer questions. Some people are truly scared of insects and dont know the difference between a fly, a yellow jacket, and a honeybee and dont want to know. I respect that. They walk by and have zero interest. The thing about fairs is people will go with friends, family, coworkers, etc. so you get to see the different reactions. A few protective parents really dont want their kids near the table out of fear of allergies/bees or having to purchase something, they spent enough money already on the kids!