Hosted by the West Virginia Beekeepers Association

📅 September 12-13, 2025 | 📍 State Fairground - WV Building, 947 Maplewood Ave, Lewisburg, WV 24901

🚨 NEW & EXCITING! The first-ever WV Bee Fair is here! This two-day event is designed for beekeepers, honeybee enthusiasts, and vendors from across the region. Whether you’re looking for top-quality beekeeping supplies, expert advice, or a chance to connect with the beekeeping community, this is the event for you!

🏆 What to Expect:

Beginning at 9am BOTH Days:

🐝 Vendor Showcase – Shop beekeeping equipment, hive products, and more!
🎤 Guest Speakers – Learn from experienced beekeepers & industry pros.
🔍 Live Demonstrations – See the latest techniques & tools in action!
🥪 Convenient Eats – Food available on site both days.
🤝 Networking & Community – Connect with fellow beekeepers from across the state!

🎟 What’s Included:

🛍️ Two full days of vendor access

📚 Two days of sessions covering a wide array of topics, including in-hive demonstrations

🥪 Lunch on Saturday - Access to lunch and dinner Friday on site

👕 Exclusive BEE FAIR-themed T-shirt if registered by AUGUST 12

📖 Welcome packet with event materials

🎟️ Access to the silent auction and door prizes

🏅 Entry to the WVBA Honey Show

👥 Anticipating 200+ attendees! Don’t miss your chance to be part of West Virginia’s premier beekeeping event!

FALL FLOW

FALL FLOW

SPECIAL - Thursday, September 11

Time: 12-5PM Appalachian Beekeeping Collective Facility Tours

206 Ferrells Eddy Fort, Hinton WV 25951

Friday, September 12

8:30 Check-In / Registration / Information Booth OPEN

  • Honey Show Submission OPEN

9:00 Master Beekeepers Program Testing Begins

9:00 Welcome

  • Vendors Open

9:15 PRESENTING: Ryan Williamson

  • Nectar Management - Excluders, Swarms, and the Curse of the Honey Dome

10:30 SPLIT 1

  • PRESENTING: Francis Stepanik

    • Wax Processing and Candle Making

  • IN-HIVE: Jay Cox

    • Efficient 5-minute Hive Inspections

  • BIT: Karen Davis

11:45 SPECIAL SESSION

  • Bee-ing Apis

    • Fest’ tooning with Bee-ing Apis

12:00 Honey Show Submission ENDS

1:00 SPLIT 2

  • PRESENTING: Greg Burns

    • Queen Rearing - The EASY Way

  • IN-HIVE: Mark Lilly

    • Queen Spotting, Marking, and Tips Inside the Hive

  • BIT: Jackie Griffith

2:30 PRESENTING: Mary Cayhil-Roberts

  • Apitherapy - An Overview

4:00 SPLIT 3

  • PRESENTING: Bob Spencer

    • Beekeeping Math & Not So Stupid Questions

  • IN-HIVE: Shanda King

    • Inspecting in Fall - Planning for a Successful Winter

  • BIT: Jackie Griffith

5:30 Meet and Greet Dinner 

  • Tickets purchased at registration

  • LIVE Entertainment by Mountain Harmony

    

Saturday, September 13

8:00 Check-In / Registration / Information Booth OPEN                           

8:30 WVBA Annual Meeting

  • Honey Show Awards

  • Elections

  • Master Beekeeper Recognition

  • Grand Prize Drawing – Must be present to win

9:00 Vendors & Honey Show Open

10:00 PRESENTING: Mary Cayhil-Roberts

  •  Apitherapy - Honey & Bee Venom

11:15 SPLIT 4

  • PRESENTING: Jasmine Steptoe

    • Mindfulness & Beekeeping

  • IN-HIVE: The Newbees

    • Hive Dives 101

  • BIT: Karen Davis

1:00 PRESENTING: Ryan Williamson

  • Let There Be Mites!

2:00 Honey Show Submission Pickup

2:45 FAIRwell