Penn State Summer Picnic and Bee Extravaganza 2026

Beekeeping Class · July 18–19, 2026 · Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania

Penn State Extension hosts a two-day Summer Picnic and Bee Extravaganza at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, with hands-on beekeeping workshops, hive skills, bee products, a mobile honey extraction trailer, and sessions for beginning and experienced beekeepers.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Class
Date: July 18–19, 2026
Location: Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center, 2710 W. Pine Grove Road, Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania

Official website: Penn State Summer Picnic and Bee Extravaganza 2026

What to Expect

Beekeeping classes provide hands-on instruction for beginners and advanced beekeepers, covering hive inspection, seasonal management, and honey harvesting techniques.

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