The Art of Pairing at Prairie Bee Meadery

Good pairings aren’t magic. They’re a skill anyone can learn.

Join Prairie Bee Meadery for The Art of Pairing, a premium hosted tasting experience where you’ll discover why some food and beverage combinations are unforgettable while others simply don’t work.

During this intimate workshop, you’ll enjoy eight carefully curated tasting bites paired with Prairie Bee meads while exploring the principles behind exceptional pairing. Through guided tasting experiments, you’ll discover how sweetness, acidity, texture, aroma, and flavour interact to create harmony—or contrast—on the palate.

More than simply tasting mead, you’ll gain practical skills you can use whenever you cook, entertain, or choose food and beverages at home.

No previous knowledge of wine or mead is required. This is an engaging, conversation-driven experience designed for curious food lovers who enjoy discovering new flavours in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

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Experience Description

Your experience begins with a short countryside drive from Moose Jaw to Prairie Bee Meadery, where you’ll be welcomed into our space for an afternoon of good food, great company, and a little something different.

During the workshop, you’ll enjoy eight curated tasting bites paired with individual Prairie Bee meads. Each pairing is designed to highlight different elements of taste, aroma, texture, balance, and contrast.

Together, we’ll explore questions such as:

• Why do some food and drink pairings sing while others clash?
• How do sweetness, acidity, richness, spice, salt, and texture affect a pairing?
• What makes a pairing feel balanced?
• How can you use these ideas when cooking, hosting, or choosing beverages at home?

This is not a formal wine class. It is a warm, hosted, conversation-driven experience designed to help you discover flavour in a new way.

Each guest will also receive an experience journal to record tasting notes, pairing discoveries, and personal preferences for future reference.

What’s Included

• • Round-trip transportation from Moose Jaw with transportation ticket
  • A curated eight-part food and mead pairing
  • Guided tasting and pairing education by Prairie Bee Meadery
  • Tasting bites prepared by High Regard Artisanal Catering
  • A take-away experience journal to record your personal tasting discoveries

Event Details

Date: Sunday, Jul 12, 2026

Seating Times:

• 1:00 PM (depart Moose Jaw at 12:30 PM)

Pickup Location:
Tourism Moose Jaw
450 Diefenbaker Drive

Return Times:

• Return to Moose Jaw ~3:30 PM

Ticket Options

With Transportation — $95 per person
Includes round-trip transportation and full experience.

Self-Drive Option — $80 per person
Join us at the meadery for the same experience without transportation.

Important Information

• Seating is limited — advance booking required
• This event requires a minimum number of guests to run
• Final confirmation will be made the week of the event
• Dietary requests may be accommodated with advance notice. Please contact us after booking.
• This is a 19+ event.
• Please plan for an interactive hosted tasting experience rather than a traditional meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this experience?

The the Art of Pairing runs approximately 120 minutes.

Do I need to book Prairie Bee Meadery tours in advance?

Yes. Tours operate seasonally from May through October and are best booked online in advance to secure your preferred date and time. Walk-ins may be accommodated when space allows, but advance booking is recommended during peak summer weekends in Moose Jaw.

Is Prairie Bee Meadery family friendly?

Yes. While this event includes alcohol sampling for adults (19+). Families often combine our winery tours with our Pollinator Pathway experience or on-site crafting activities for a well-rounded visit.

Where is Prairie Bee Meadery located?

Prairie Bee Meadery is located just minutes from downtown Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Our rural winery setting offers scenic views, a relaxed atmosphere, and plenty of space to enjoy tastings, food pairings, and outdoor seating.  You can select the transportation option for this event or find driving directions here:

Click here for the Prairie Bee Meadery Winery Location on Google Maps

Click here to contact us or use our driving directions to the Prairie Bee Meadery Winery Location

Can I purchase honey wine after the tour?

Absolutely. After your Moose Jaw winery tour, you’re welcome to shop for award-winning honey wines in our retail space or enjoy mead by the glass on-site. Many guests choose to take bottles home as gifts or souvenirs from their Saskatchewan visit.

What makes this one of the best things to do in Moose Jaw?

This expeience combines education, tasting, storytelling, and local craftsmanship into a unique Saskatchewan experience. As the winner of the 2024 Tourism Business of the Year Award visitors consistently describe us as one of the most memorable and distinctive activities in Moose Jaw.