Texas Beekeepers Assoc. Summer Clinic

• June 13, 2026
• Victoria, TX

A full day of buzzing break-out sessions, hands-on learning, and hive-minded fellowship. Whether you’re a brand-new beekeekper or a seasoned pro, there will be something to help you grow, connect, and pollinate your knowledge. Come ready to learn, ask questions, share stories, and socialize with fellow bee enthusiasts.

We are excited to announce that James C. Nieh will be our keynote speaker at the Summer Clinic!

Professor James C. Nieh was born in Taiwan and raised in Southern California. He earned his B.A. from Harvard and Ph.D. from Cornell before joining UC San Diego, where he is Professor of Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution and Associate Dean in the School of Biological Sciences. His honors include the Hambleton Award for Excellence in Bee Research, the Springer Nature Distinguished Editor Award, and election as a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.

Dr. Nieh studies bee communication, cognition, and health, focusing on how pesticides, pathogens, and nutrition affect social behavior and resilience in honey bees, bumble bees, and stingless bees.

North Carolina State Beekeepers Assoc. Summer Conference

• July 9, 2026 – July 11, 2026
• Benton Convention Center, 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Louisiana Beekeepers 64th Annual Convention

• August 21, 2026 – August 22, 2026
• Country Inn & Suites, Pineville, LA

The Louisiana Beekeepers Association (LBA) will have their 64th Annual Convention at the Country Inn & Suites, Pineville, LA  –  August 21-22, 2026. The event will begin Friday morning at 9 a.m. and conclude Saturday at 3 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m.

• Over 30 vendors with the latest technology, equipment, and wonderful bee-related items will be present. (Plan on conducting your Christmas shopping for all of your friends and family!)
• Contests for honey-baked goods, honey judging, and decorated brood boxes are planned for this year.
• • Honey-baked goods must contain honey as the principal sweetening ingredient. (2025 Honey Baked Goods Competition.pdf). Please provide the recipe on a 8.5 x 11″ sheet of paper. Submit entries by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 23, to be judged Friday afternoon. Winners will be announced during the banquet and again during the Annual General Membership Meeting on Saturday morning.
  • Black jar honey contest is open to ALL attendees with all entries submitted by 10:00 a.m. on Friday. 2025 Black Jar Honey Contest Rules.pdf  This year we will be selecting the best tasting honey from the five Louisiana regions, narrowing down the entries to the top 5 honeys and then selecting an overall state winner. Winners will be announced Saturday at 2:45 p.m. at the conclusion of the Convention.
  • Decorated brood box contest. Click here to download the 2025 Brood Box Art Competition Form.pdf.  Boxes must be submitted by 10:00 on Friday. All boxes will be auctioned during Friday night’s banquet.
• Silent and live auctions will be held – consider donating an item to either auction.
• A special buffet banquet will be held in conjunction with the live auction on Friday night, August 23. Banquet tickets are $25 each. 

Georgia Beekeepers Fall Conference 2026

• September 11, 2026 – September 12, 2026
• 2535 Lanier Tech Dr, Gainesville, GA 30507, Ramsey Conference Center

Experience the buzz at the Georgia Beekeepers Association Conference! This can’t-miss event features an impressive lineup of experts who will share cutting-edge research and practical wisdom to elevate your beekeeping skills. Browse diverse vendor offerings, connect with fellow bee enthusiasts from across the region, and don’t miss Friday’s special dinner featuring Hilary Kearney’s entertaining talk, followed by awards and Master Beekeeper program testing results. Whether you’re a seasoned apiarist or just beginning your journey with bees, this knowledge-packed conference promises to inspire, educate, and energize your beekeeping practice!

Registration looks a little different this year. You will register for the Friday night dinner on a separate form after you register for the conference. The link will be in your registration email. Also, in order for the committee to be able to properly plan to accommodate as many people as possible (and avoid what happened last year when we sold out) we will CLOSE REGISTRATION ON SEPTEMBER 5. There will be no late or walk-in registration.

Keynote Speakers:

Jamie Ellis

Meghan Milbrath

Hilary Kearney

Lewis Bartlett

Mike Evans

West Virginia Bee Fair & Honey Show

• September 18, 2026 – September 19, 2026
• Mylan Park, 500 Mylan Park Lane, Morgantown, WV 26501

Learn from respected voices in beekeeping, education, and pollinator health, including:

Presenters:

• Dr. Maggie Gill, PHIRA-Science

• Kaylee Richardson, The Honeystead

• Dr. Larry Connor, Wicwas Press

• Emily Meuller, Mueller Honey Bee

• Cordel Bostic, Food & Farm Coalition

• Greg Burns, Natures Image Farm

• Andrew Connor, Wicwas Press

• Dr. Carlos Quesada, WVU

• and more!

In-Hive Presenters:

• Tucka Bee, Tucka Bee LLC

• Sam Comfort, Anarchy Apiaries

• Shanda King, WV State Apiarist

• Eric Malcolm, UMD Bee Lab

• Bob Spencer, Bearsville Bees

• and more!

Texas Beekeepers Assoc. Fall Conference

• November 19, 2026 – November 21, 2026
• Brookshire Conference Center, Tyler, TX  

TBD

NAHBE 27 – North American Honey Bee Expo

• January 7, 2027 – January 9, 2027
• Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209

Midwest HoneyBee Expo

• January 29, 2027 – January 30, 2027
• Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall, Madison, WI

Delve into the world of beekeeping with Midwest HoneyBee Expo. Learn from industry experts and enthusiasts about the fascinating life of bees, sustainable practices, and the sweet rewards of honey production. Join us at the 2027 Midwest HoneyBee Expo to explore the latest trends, technologies, and insights in beekeeping. Whether you are a seasoned beekeeper or just starting out.

Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Assoc. Summer Clinic

• February 5, 2027 – February 6, 2027
• Sunset Event Space by Twisted Tree, 10705 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127

TBA