Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar

10/21/2026

Hello and Happy Wednesday beeks!

We hope this email finds you all well as we head into the cooler months! As our bees settle into their winter hive configurations, we wanted to remind everyone that early bird tickets are on sale now for the 2027 Western PA Beekeeping Seminar!
Our planning committee has been hard at work putting together an exciting lineup of speakers, including Dr. Frank Rinkevich, Ross Conrad, Emily Mueller, Abigail Stump, and more! We're also working to bring you an outstanding selection of industry vendors. Stay tuned as we announce vendors and event details in the coming months!

Introducing the NEW Winter Honey Festival & Honey Show!

We're thrilled to introduce an exciting new addition to this year's seminar! Join us at Westminster College for our inaugural Winter Honey Festival and Honey Show, where honey lovers, aspiring beekeepers, and seasoned apiarists alike can celebrate all things honey!

Here's a taste of what you can look forward to:

Honey Tasting & People's Choice Award: Sample a variety of delicious honeys and cast your vote for your favorite!

Educational Exhibits & Presentations: Meet local beekeepers, discover the secrets of the hive, and learn why honeybees play such an important role in our food supply and environment.

Honey Show & Competition: Celebrate the care and craftsmanship of beekeepers by entering honey and other eligible products for judging. Entries will be evaluated according to American Honey Judges Association (AHJA) standards, using nationally recognized judging criteria.

Whether you're an experienced beekeeper, just getting started, or simply love honey, there's something for everyone!

Grab Your Early Bird Tickets Today!

Don't miss out on early bird pricing! Visit the link below to secure your tickets and join us for another fantastic year of learning, networking, and celebrating the beekeeping community.

While you're there, be sure to check out our seminar merchandise and place your pre-order! We've included a separate link below to make ordering your favorite seminar gear easy.Be sure to follow us on Facebook and check our website regularly for the latest announcements and updates.

We can't wait to see you in February 2027. Until then, stay warm and bee well!

Join us Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6, 2027, at our new location, Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, for two days of education, networking, vendors, and everything beekeeping!

10/01/2026

GOOD MORNING, BEEKEEPERS!

Early Bird registration for the 2027 Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar is officially OPEN!

And thanks to a generous donation from the PA State Beekeepers Association, you can grab your Early Bird All-Access ticket for just $50!

Your $50 registration gets you access to all areas of the seminar, including our exciting new Honey Festival and Honey Judging competition, plus all of the great speakers, presentations, and educational opportunities you've come to expect from the WPABS.

***IMPORTANT LUNCH INFORMATION: Lunch is NOT included with this year's All-Access ticket. If you'd like to enjoy lunch at the Westminster College Café, you'll need to purchase a separate lunch ticket through the ticketing website.

Don't wait too long to take advantage of the Early Bird price!

Click the link below to register and get your $50 Early Bird ticket today!

We can't wait to see you in New Wilmington on February 5–6, 2027!

Excitement is buzzing in the air! Western Pa's premier beekeeping seminar returns on February 5th and 6th. Two days filled with the best beekeeping knowledge…

09/27/2026

Happy Sunday evening, folks!

We hope you're busy pulling that fall honey and getting your hives ready for the upcoming winter. The seminar planning committee is excited to share some updates with you regarding the 2027 Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar!

Early Bird Tickets Go On Sale Thursday, October 1!

Thanks to a generous donation from the PA State Beekeepers Association, registered attendees will receive a $15 discount on registration. That means your early bird seminar ticket will be just $50!

Your $50 registration gives you full access to all areas of the seminar, including the Honey Festival and Honey Judging Competition.

We are extremely grateful to the PA State Beekeepers Association for helping make this possible.

Check back here Thursday for a link to purchase your early bird tickets.

Please note: This year, lunch at the Westminster cafeteria will require a separate lunch ticket. Lunch tickets will be available for purchase through the ticketing site beginning October 1. If you plan to eat lunch at the seminar, please be sure to purchase a lunch ticket along with your registration.

🍯 Honey Festival & Honey Judging Competition

Our much-anticipated Honey Festival and Honey Judging Competition will also officially launch on Thursday, October 1!

Please visit the American Honey Judges Association website (linked below) for all the information you need about entering our competition.

We are incredibly excited to bring this new addition to the seminar and look forward to seeing all of your entries!

**Please note: If you only plan to attend the Honey Festival, you will only need to purchase a Honey Festival ticket that will go on sale this Thursday.**

Seminar Merchandise

Seminar merchandise will also go on sale Thursday!

This year, we're excited to be working with Khart Designs for our seminar merchandise. A link will be provided Thursday where you can view and pre-order your 2027 seminar shirts and hats.

We are all very excited about the 2027 Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar and will continue to share updates as more information becomes available.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 1, there will be lots happening! 🐝

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07/25/2026

Hotel blocks for the Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar have been secured! If you're looking to book a hotel for the event, please visit our seminar page for all the information.

We are once again excited to offer a wide range of informative speakers and vendors for all of your beekeeping needs. This is one of the largest beekeeping seminars in the state that you do not want to miss!

07/22/2026

Hello, beeks!

We wanted to buzz onto the page and share a few exciting updates about the 2027 Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar!

Our planning committee has been hard at work putting together another outstanding seminar, and we're excited to announce that we've confirmed Dr. Frank Rinkevich (USDA) and Ross Conrad as two of our featured speakers.

Even more exciting...we're introducing a Honey Show for the 2027 seminar! 🍯

Our Honey Show Committee is currently developing the competition, so we appreciate your patience as we finalize the details. We'll continue updating the seminar website with information on entry categories, rules, judging, deadlines, and everything you'll need to participate.

Check out the seminar webpage below, and be sure to check back often as we announce additional speakers and share more updates.

Thanks, everyone! We can't wait to see you in 2027!

https://www.beavervalleybees.net/yearly-happening-wpa-sem

05/12/2026

We’re back at it, Beeks! 🐝

The seminar colony committee has come out of winter and is already hard at work planning the 2027 Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar. This year, we’re switching things up a bit and swarming to a new location!

The 2027 seminar will be held February 5–6, 2027, at Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA.

We are currently finalizing speakers, tickets, vendors, and more. As information is confirmed, we’ll be sure to share updates across all of our platforms.

We hope you can join us in early 2027 for another great weekend of beekeeping, education, and community.

Happy beekeeping, everyone! 🍯🐝

02/06/2026

Happy Friday, all! The Western Pa. Beekeeping Seminar kicks off this evening with a speaker/vendor meet-and-greet social in the school cafeteria from 6:30–7:30 PM.

Please bring a potluck snack to share with your fellow beekeepers. Bottled water will be provided. (Note: No alcohol is permitted on school grounds.) Registration check-in will also be open from 6:00–6:45 PM on Friday so you can get checked in and avoid the Saturday morning rush.

Saturday will be a packed day full of speakers, vendors, and more! Tickets will be available at the door Saturday morning, so it’s not too late to attend.

We look forward to seeing you all this weekend!

01/31/2026

Good morning Beeks!

This is your last chance to get online tickets at the $80 price point. Tonight at midnight, online ticket sales will close.

Tickets will be available the morning of the seminar; however, the price increases to $90, and you will not be guaranteed a complimentary lunch. Order your tickets today to save some money and ensure you have a hot meal to fuel you through the event.

Below are a few additional pieces of information to help ensure you have a successful time at the seminar.

Important updates:
🍯 Honey Donation
We encourage all attendees to bring a one-pound jar of their honey to donate to a local food pantry. Anyone who donates will receive a free raffle ticket for our amazing seminar raffles.

🛍️ Vendors
The planning committee has secured a great lineup of vendors so far, with additional vendors pending final confirmation. The vendors listed below are confirmed. As vendors send us their seminar discount details, we will post them on our page.

• Heavenly Honey PA
• Beeworks Supply Company
• McCormack Apiaries
• 4 Brothers Honey (Apimaye dealer)
• Ernst Seeds
• Dadant
• Wobble Mud Studios
• BetterBee
• Kopar Honey Farm
• Northwest PA Beekeepers Association (Club)
• PA Honey Queen

🤝 Friday Night Meet & Greet
Join us on Friday, February 6, from 6:30–7:30 PM for an informal meet & greet in the Gateway High School cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow beekeepers and meet our speakers and select vendors before Saturday’s presentations and vendor sales begin.

Early registration will be available from 6:00–6:30 PM to help you avoid the busier Saturday morning rush. Plinko, the 50/50, and raffle games will also be available during the meet & greet.

The seminar committee will provide bottled water, and we ask that attendees bring a snack to share. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted per school policy.

We can’t wait to see you soon—don’t forget to grab your ticket before the midnight deadline!

Excitement is buzzing in the air! Western Pa's premier beekeeping seminar returns on February 6th and 7th. Two days filled with the best beekeeping knowledge from around the area. Guest speakers include: Jerry Hayes editor of Bee Culture, Herman Danenhower, Karen Roccasecca, Cici Sweeney, and Grant....

01/29/2026

We are down to our final 3 days of online ticket sales for the Western Pa. Beekeeping Seminar! After January 31st, online ticket sales will close. You will still be able to get tickets at the door on February 7th, BUT you will not be guaranteed a lunch from the seminar.

A few important updates:
🍯 Honey Donation
We encourage all attendees to bring a one-pound jar of their honey to donate to a local food pantry. Anyone who donates will receive a free raffle ticket for our amazing seminar raffles.

🛍️ Vendors
The planning committee has secured a great lineup of vendors so far. Additional vendors are pending final confirmation, but the list below are confirmed. As vendors send us their discount deals for the seminar, we will post them to our page.

Heavenly Honey PA

Beeworks Supply Company

McCormack Apiaries

4 Brothers Honey (Apimaye dealer)

Ernst Seeds

Dadant

Wobble Mud Studios

BetterBee

Kopar Honey Farm

Northwest PA Beekeepers Association (Club)

PA Honey Queen

🤝 Friday Night Meet & Greet
Join us on Friday, February 6, from 6:30–7:30 PM for an informal meet & greet in the Gateway High School cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow beekeepers and meet our speakers and select vendors before Saturday’s presentations and vendor sales begin.

Early registration will be available from 6:00–6:30 PM to help you avoid the busier Saturday morning rush. Plinko, the 50/50, and raffle games will also be available during the meet & greet.

The seminar committee will provide bottled water, and we ask that attendees bring a snack to share. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted, per school policy.

We look forward to seeing you soon in a few weeks! Don’t forget to grab your ticket before the deadline!

Excitement is buzzing in the air! Western Pa's premier beekeeping seminar returns on February 6th and 7th. Two days filled with the best beekeeping knowledge from around the area. Guest speakers include: Jerry Hayes editor of Bee Culture, Herman Danenhower, Karen Roccasecca, Cici Sweeney, and Grant....

01/20/2026

Here is your first peek at discounted pre-order information from 4 Brothers Honey for the Western Pa. Beekeeping Seminar! I can't wait to pick up my pre-ordered items in a few weeks!!

Don't forget tickets to the seminar are still available until January 31st at 11:59PM