North Carolina’s local meaderies will take center stage at this year’s 6th annual Meadieval Festival, happening May 3–4, 2025. Known for their commitment to using locally sourced ingredients and time-honored techniques, these meaderies will showcase a wide variety of mead styles—from sweet to dry—each infused with distinctive regional fruits, spices, and honey. Festival-goers can look forward to a flavorful journey through the state’s rich mead-making traditions.