Bee-Line to the Hive
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the City of Oxford will host a full day of outdoor fun and celebration inspired by the modern beehive invented by Lorenzo Langstroth, AKA “The Bee Man of Oxford” (Boen) at Miami University. This day is packed with two exciting events: O.A.T.S. n’ Honey 5k/10k and the Oxford Bee Festival. Visit the event page for more details!
Join us for the O.A.T.S. n’ Honey 5k/10k, starting at 9:00 AM at Leonard Howell Park, Oxford, OH. The Oxford Area Trails (OATS) will begin to offer an active way to celebrate the arrival of spring. Run, walk, or buzz along the paved path to beat an old record, or achieve a personal goal! Register for the race here (register here). Whatever you do, be sure to take in the sounds of nature along the way. Online registration is open until 8:45 am on 4/12/25.
Pro tip: Visit the bird blind and pollinator garden on your route!
O.A.T.S. & Honey 5K and 10K maps
Both routes will begin and end at Leonard Howell Park.
O.A.T.S. & Honey Race Merch:
After the race, the buzzing festivities will continue at the Oxford Bee Festival in Uptown Parks (Oxford Memorial Park), starting at 1:00 PM. Celebrate our essential pollinators with family-friendly activities, honey tastings, educational booths, and local vendors. Plus, the festival stage at the pavilion will be buzzing with live music all day!
Live Music Lineup
🐝 BEE! The Band – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Enjoy folk-inspired tunes influenced by classic 70s rock you can buzz around to.
Tap the photo to listen to their new album on YouTube.
King Bee & The Stingers – 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM – A high-energy blues band bringing the vibes for an evening to dance under the Uptown lights.
Tap the photo to watch their performances on YouTube.
Activities
Join us for a day filled with sweet music to buzz around while you enjoy buzzworthy fun! Stay tuned for updates! (dropdown list)
Family Fun
– Inflatable tree slide
– Wildflower bounce house
– Mini Putt-Putt Course
– Connect Four, Cornhole, & Gaga Ball
– Selfie-station flower arch at “The Oxford Hive” mural
Vendors, Food Trucks, and Orgs
Rain Barrel Raffles: Enter the raffle to win a hand-painted rain barrel!
Beer Garden/Misrule Brewing
- Velvet Buzz: Milk Stout (6.2%)
- Hive Mind: Cider (7.4%)
- Bro Hugs: NE IPA (7.0%)
- Cradle of Kolsches (4.5%)
- On the Shoulders of Giants: Bohemian Pilsner (4.5%)
For more information about the listed brews, visit MisruleBrewing.com
Visit Oxfordbeefestival.com for more details!
“O.A.T.S. & Honey & Oxford Bee Festival” promo video
🐝 Will you be running, buzzing, or both?
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