The honey fair was held in the museum over the last weekend. Bee-keepers from different districts of the Vologda region participated in it. Some of them also came to last year’s fair; the others brought their produce for the first time.
The festival was opened on the stage in the New Town. Spectators could see a theatrical performance with participation of the Bears Masha and Misha who were fond of honey very much. Besides, artists of the Song Theatre “Russian Button Accordion” under the direction of Pyotr Bartosh (Cherepovets) performed on the stage and pleased not only Russian, but also foreign guests. The tourists managed not only to visit museum exhibitions, but also to attend the concert and to buy local honey. The artists also organized a playing program for kids.
While some guests listened to the music, the others went from one stall to another where various jars of honey were presented. Honey differed because of the place and time of gathering. Everybody could taste it fair. Besides, people could buy honeycombs, bee-glue, beebread, dead bees and other goods, such as earthenware, handy knives or articles made by the needlewomen of the Children’s Art Centre. Children and adults had a good time on the playgrounds during the event.
