South Dakota State Beekeeping Conference

Beekeeping Conference · November 21–22, 2026 · Huron, South Dakota

The South Dakota Beekeepers Association's annual conference, hosted at Dakota Events Center in Huron and centered on South Dakota's role as one of America's top honey-producing states. Sessions cover the state's massive sweet clover and alfalfa honey crops, migratory beekeeping practices through the Dakotas, preparing for South Dakota's harsh winters, and the annual honey show featuring entries from Black Hills, prairie, and river valley beekeepers.

Event Details

Type: Beekeeping Conference
Date: November 21–22, 2026
Location: Dakota Events Center, 720 4th Street SW, Huron, South Dakota

Official website: South Dakota State Beekeeping 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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