Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association Annual Fall Conference

Beekeeping Conference · October 17–18, 2026 · Saint Paul, Minnesota

The Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association annual fall conference is the premier beekeeping event for hobbyists and sideliners across the North Star State. Minnesota's vast clover, wildflower, and basswood honey crops are among the finest in the nation. Sessions cover winterizing hives for Minnesota's brutal winters, spring dearth management, and the art of producing prize-winning varietal honeys from the state's extraordinary summer nectar flows.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Conference
Date: October 17–18, 2026
Location: University of Minnesota Continuing Education, 1890 Buford Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Official website: Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association Annual Fall Conference

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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