Apiary Tour · September 12, 2026 · Wilmington, Delaware
An annual late-summer apiary tour hosted by Delaware beekeeping clubs, taking participants to working apiaries in the Brandywine Valley and Delmarva Peninsula. Tour two or three host apiaries to observe late-season honey extraction, observe queen rearing, and discuss preparing colonies for winter. A potluck picnic with honey-themed dishes follows the tour. Open to all beekeepers and beginners.
Type: Apiary Tour
Date: September 12, 2026
Location: Brandywine Creek State Park Area, Wilmington, Delaware
Official website: Delaware Valley Beekeeper Apiary Tour & Picnic
Apiary tours offer a behind-the-scenes look at working bee yards, with guided walks through hive operations and fresh honey sampling directly from the comb.
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