Kentucky State Beekeepers Annual Convention

Beekeeping Conference · November 12–13, 2027 · Louisville, Kentucky

The Kentucky State Beekeepers Association's flagship annual event gathers Bluegrass State honey producers in Louisville for two days of education, networking, and honey judging. Sessions cover sourwood and tulip poplar honey production in Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian region, clover and wildflower production in the Bluegrass region, and pest management. Honey judging includes award categories for raw comb honey, extracted light honey, and dark amber honey.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Conference
Date: November 12–13, 2027
Location: Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W Jefferson St, Louisville, Kentucky

Official website: Kentucky State Beekeepers Annual Convention

What to Expect

Beekeeping conferences bring together researchers, commercial beekeepers, and hobbyists for presentations on colony management, pest control, and industry trends.

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