Western Pennsylvania Beekeeping Seminar

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

01/12/2026

Happy Monday, beeks! 🐝

We hope everyone who traveled to the North American Honey Bee Expo has made it home safely. Now it’s time to gear up for the Western PA Beekeeping Seminar, just 26 days away! That’s right, the event will be here in a little over three weeks.

Our planning committee is hard at work preparing another outstanding seminar featuring engaging speakers, beekeeping industry vendors, fun games, a great lunch, and plenty of opportunities to network with fellow beekeepers.

🎟 Tickets are still available, but only until February 1st!
Don’t miss out on Western Pennsylvania’s premier beekeeping seminar.

01/07/2026

Safe travels to anyone traveling to the North American Honey Bee Expo!!

While we have your attention, a friendly reminder that our hotel block reservations will be closing next Thursday, January 15th. Links to reserve your room can be found on the Beaver Valley Area Beekeepers Association seminar page.

Lastly, below is a list of confirmed vendors we will have at the seminar next month! We are very excited to welcome then and more in just a few weeks.

Heavenly Honey PA
Beeworks Supply Company
McCormack Apiaries
4 Brothers Honey/Apimaye Dealer
Ernst Conservation Seeds
Dadant & Sons
Wobble Mud Studios
Kopar Honey Farm
Betterbee
NW PA Beekeepers Association
Pennsylvania Honey Queen Program

Since 1978, Beaver Valley Beekeeping Association has been active in efforts to educate local beekeepers and provide a forum where new developments in beekeeping can be discussed. We are active in promoting knowledge of the tremendous benefits we, as a society, derive from the humble honey bee.

01/01/2026

Hello Beekeeping Friends,

As we kick off 2026, we want to thank you for being part of the Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas beekeeping community. We wish you a happy, healthy New Year and a productive season ahead for both you and your bees.

As a reminder, the Western PA Beekeeping Seminar is coming up soon, and we’re looking forward to another great day of learning, networking, and sharing ideas with fellow beekeepers. The seminar will feature knowledgeable speakers, timely topics, industry vendors, and opportunities to connect with beekeepers from across the region.

We hope you’ll join us and start the new year inspired and informed for the season ahead. Additional details, including the schedule and logistics, are available on the Beaver Valley Area Beekeepers Association website (link provided below). We’ve also included links to the ticket sales and seminar t-shirt ordering pages.

Please note that t-shirt orders will close on Monday, January 5th, so don’t delay, order yours today!

Thank you again for your support, and best wishes for a successful beekeeping year ahead.

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....

11/30/2025

Happy Sunday!

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with friends and family, and that you didn’t spend all your honey money on Black Friday, because today is the last day to snag early-bird tickets to the Western PA Beekeeping Seminar.

When the clock strikes midnight tonight, ticket prices jump to $80. This is it, drones and worker bees! Don’t start decking the halls or trimming the tree until you buzz over to the link below and grab your tickets (and maybe a shirt or two).

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....

11/20/2025

Good morning all,

Before the Thanksgiving hustle begins, we wanted to remind our past seminar attendees that early-bird pricing ends on November 30th at 11:59 PM. Starting December 1st, registration for the Western PA Beekeeping Seminar will increase to $80.

So before you start thawing the turkey and prepping grandma’s famous stuffing, head over to our ticketing page using the links below to grab your tickets, and maybe a shirt or two, while the discount is still available.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-western-pennsylvania-beekeeping-seminar

We look forward to seeing you in February!

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....