The Alabama Beekeepers Association Annual Fall Conference is set for September 18th and 19th at the Clanton Conference and Performing Arts Center in Clanton, Alabama…and you won’t want to miss it!
This Year’s Theme is: For Colony and Country (in honor of America’s 250th birthday)
We are excited to welcome confirmed keynote speakers Cory Stevens, Dr. James (Jim) Tew, and Jerry Hayes, as well as a great schedule of breakout classes, and the annual new beekeepers class series. This year’s program will offer something for every BEEK, from beginners to seasoned experts. And of course, we will have a room full of vendors selling all sorts of great equipment and other products.
Anticipated Topics include:
- Candles/Beeswax
- Creamed Honey
- Lotions and Potions
- Rendering Wax
- Honey Show prep
- Mead (beginner and advanced)
- The Business of beekeeping (Laws, licenses, and taxes)
- Planting herbs for bees
- Diagnosing diseases
- Cooking with Herbs and Honey
- The state of the state (State Inspectors)
- Tropilalaps
- Swarms
- New beekeepers class
New this year:
- We will conclude on Saturday with “Ask the Experts” panel with our keynote speakers
- The Honey Show will feature special entry categories centered around the conference theme, including a themed gift basket category in addition to the many other categories.
- We will have a large honey tasting bar, where attendees can sample honey from across Alabama, across the country (including special varietals), and possibly even from around the world.
Registration [CLICK HERE] is now open. This is a conference you won’t want to miss!
Member prices require membership prior to registration. Start or renew your ABA membership [CLICK HERE] today.
Ticket prices include catered lunch on Friday and Saturday and a catered steak dinner Friday night. (Late registration does not include meals).
TICKETS
Early Bird –[Deadline July 31st]: Members ($140); non-members ($160)
Regular – [Deadline Sept. 12th]: Members ($150); non-members ($170)
Late/at the door – [After Sept. 12th]: Members ($150); non-members ($170) – [Meals Not Included]
*Refund policy – 100% minus $15 admin fee before last regular registration deadline. NO refunds after that date.
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Day 1 Schedule (Coming soon)
Day 2 Schedule (Coming soon)