Apiary Tour · July 11, 2026 · Waukesha, Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Beekeepers Association hosts its annual summer field day at a working apiary in southern Wisconsin, giving members hands-on time working colonies during the main basswood honey flow. Participants suit up and work alongside experienced beekeepers to inspect hives, identify queens, assess colonies for Varroa, and discuss harvest timing for Wisconsin's distinctive basswood and clover honeys. Includes potluck lunch and honey tasting comparing Wisconsin's regional varietals.
Type: Apiary Tour
Date: July 11, 2026
Location: Waukesha County Fairgrounds, 1000 Northview Rd, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Official website: Wisconsin Beekeeping Association Summer Apiary Field Day
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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