Bristol County Beekeepers Association, Inc. upcoming events

Honey Extraction (MDAR Workshop) (September 11, 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

The State Apiary is located near the Standish House Admin Building close to the Taunton River.
To park, take dirt road (not the residential driveway) past Frank Costa Memorial Park adjacent to Taunton River then follow signs.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries

Buzz Line: Ask a Beekeeper (September 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Bristol County Beekeeper: You are invited to join us for an hour-long open panel with experienced beekeepers ready to answer your questions and share insights.

Gain practical advice on hive management, bee health, and more while connecting with fellow beekeepers.

Let's build a thriving community together, one bee at a time!

Questions submitted prior to our panel will be answered first.
Submit your question here

No registration is required.

Add this to your calendar

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Join Our Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88521635940
Passcode: 135218

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Our past BuzzLine recordings can be found on our website under 'Resources"

Club Meeting: Preparing for a Honey Show (September 22, 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Our September meeting will take place on

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

7-9 pm

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Presentation: Preparing for a Honey Show

Thinking about entering a honey show?

Some of our esteemed club members will help you learn what it takes to put together winning entries!

John Grace, experienced honey show judge and former assistant to a Master Honey Show Judge, will share what judges look for and how entries are evaluated.

Award-winning exhibitors Mary Ann Zuber and Lauri Bissonnette will share their own tips and preparation techniques for honey (including black label!), crafts, cooking and more.

Both have earned numerous awards at Massachusetts Beekeepers Association Fall Meetings, EAS and other honey competitions.

{MDAR} Northeast Honey Bee Update: Lunch and Learn Series (October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Northeast Honey Bee Update: Lunch and Learn Series

Northeast Honey Bee Update flyer - 2026

Join Apiary Inspectors and Extension Faculty from across New England and New York for a virtual “Lunch and Learn” series held via Zoom Webinars on Fridays from 12:00pm–1:30pm.

Participants will have the opportunity to meet the dynamic team of professionals who support apiculture throughout the region, ask questions about honey beekeeping, and receive expert guidance on colony health, seasonal management, and treatment practices.

These sessions are designed to support beekeepers at every stage of their journey—so bee sure to come prepared with questions for the inspectors!

These events are free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required:

Pre-register for afternoon events here.

Events *will not* be recorded so BEE THERE or BEE SQUARE.

April 3, 2026
June 5, 2026
August 7, 2026
October 2, 2026

To learn more about apiary inspection visit Apiary Inspectors of America (AIA).

Winter Prep (MDAR Workshop) (October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join the MDAR Apiary Program Team at the State Apiary at Bristol Aggie for a hands-on demonstration

This event will be held live and in person (rain or shine!).
The event is free and open to the public, no pre-registration required.

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to ask questions directly to one of our club's most knowledgeable beekeepers and State Apiary Inspector: Paul Tessier.

Attendees should wear closed-toed shoes, pants, and long-sleeved shirts, and bring their bee veil. Protective beekeeping gear will be provided (limited supplies available), if needed.

Learn more about the Massachusetts Department of Agriculture Apiary Programs: https://bit.ly/mdar-apiaries

Download a flyer for all of this year's MDAR Bee Education Days at the State Apiaries

Buzz Line: Ask a Beekeeper (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Bristol County Beekeeper: You are invited to join us for an hour-long open panel with experienced beekeepers ready to answer your questions and share insights.

Gain practical advice on hive management, bee health, and more while connecting with fellow beekeepers.

Let's build a thriving community together, one bee at a time!

Questions submitted prior to our panel will be answered first.
Submit your question here

No registration is required.

Add this to your calendar

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Join Our Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88521635940
Passcode: 135218

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Our past BuzzLine recordings can be found on our website under 'Resources"

Buzz Line: Ask a Beekeeper (November 18, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Bristol County Beekeeper: You are invited to join us for an hour-long open panel with experienced beekeepers ready to answer your questions and share insights.

Gain practical advice on hive management, bee health, and more while connecting with fellow beekeepers.

Let's build a thriving community together, one bee at a time!

Questions submitted prior to our panel will be answered first.
Submit your question here

No registration is required.

Add this to your calendar

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Join Our Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88521635940
Passcode: 135218

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Our past BuzzLine recordings can be found on our website under 'Resources"