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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920
DTSTAMP:20260615T190851Z
URL:https://americanbeejournal.com/events/bee-fair-and-honey-show-brings-e
 ducation-innovation-and-community-to-appalachia/
SUMMARY:Bee Fair and Honey Show Brings Education\, Innovation\, and Communi
 ty to Appalachia
DESCRIPTION:The West Virginia Beekeepers Association will host its annual B
 ee Fair &amp\; Honey Show on September 18-19\, 2026\, in Morgantown\, West
  Virginia.\n\nThe event has grown into one of Appalachia's premier beekeep
 ing gatherings\, offering a blend of educational programming\, hands-on ex
 periences\, industry exhibits\, and opportunities for networking among bee
 keepers of all experience levels.\n\nThis year's educational lineup includ
 es Dr. Maggie Gill of PHIRA-Science\, Kaylee Richardson of The Honeystead\
 , Dr. Larry Connor and Andrew Connor of Wicwas Press\, Emily Mueller of Mu
 eller Honey Bee\, Cordel Bostic of the Food &amp\; Farm Coalition\, Greg B
 urns of Nature's Image Farm\, and Dr. Carlos Quesada of West Virginia Univ
 ersity\, among others.\n\nIn addition to classroom presentations\, attende
 es will have access to specialized in-hive instruction led by experienced 
 beekeepers and educators\, including Tucka Bee\, Sam Comfort\, Shanda King
 \, Eric Malcolm\, Bob Spencer\, and additional instructors to be announced
 .\n\nA distinguishing feature of the Bee Fair is its emphasis on practical
  learning. Demonstrations\, workshops\, and field-based sessions are desig
 ned to help attendees translate concepts directly into management practice
 s that can be implemented in their own apiaries.\n\nThe event also feature
 s a vendor marketplace\, where attendees will have opportunities to intera
 ct directly with vendors\, explore new products\, and take advantage of ev
 ent-specific offerings.\n\nThe Honey Show remains a centerpiece of the wee
 kend\, highlighting excellence in honey production\, beeswax artistry\, an
 d hive products.\n\nBeyond honey bees\, the event includes programming foc
 used on pollinator conservation\, habitat development\, youth engagement\,
  and environmental stewardship. Organizers aim to create an environment wh
 ere both beekeepers and non-beekeepers can learn about the important role 
 pollinators play in agriculture and ecosystems.\n\nAdditional information\
 , registration details\, and event updates can be found at www.wvbeekeeper
 s.org/beefair.
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