2026 EMBA Beekeeping Workshop Weekend
February 20, 2026 - February 21, 2026
$5.00 $99.00
🐝 2026 Eastern Missouri Beekeeping Workshop & Honey Show
📅 February 20–21, 2026
📍Holiday Inn, Sunset Hills, MO
Join us for two days of beekeeping education, community, and fun! Whether you’re brand new to beekeeping or a seasoned pro, this event offers something for everyone. Saturday’s event includes continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. We’re still working out all the details, ticket prices will be posted soon.
🐝 Workshop Overview
Beginner Beekeeping Course – Saturday February 21, 2026, 8:00 am –6:00 pm
- Who it’s for: Those with no prior beekeeping experience
- What you’ll learn: Basics of beekeeping to prepare you to start in the spring
- Includes:
- A beginning beekeeper’s book ($20 value).
- A follow-up session later in February to help you get started
Experienced Beekeepers Course – Saturday February 21, 2026, 8:00 am –6:00 pm
- Who it’s for: Intermediate to advanced beekeepers
- Focus areas:
- Honeybee biology
- Queen rearing
- Pest control
- Colony behavior
Some of our Speakers:
- Greg Rogers, Haw Creek Honey, Asheville, NC
- Kent Williams, Kent Williams Beekeeping School, Wingo KY
- Bryan Zavada, Flower Street Farms, Denver, CO
- Jim Masucci, JDM Bees, St. Louis MO
- Frank Rinkevich, USDA Lab LA
- Lewis Bartlett, UAG
- Ken Heitkamp
- John Pashia
NEW ADD ON CLASS! Intermediate Beekeepers Course – Friday, February 20, 2026, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
- Who it’s for: We heard your feedback, so we’ve added a half day course geared specifically to help intermediate year beekeepers.
- This class can be added to your Beginner or Experienced ticket.
- Focus: Your bees overwintered, now what? This course will provide you with the skills to maintain and grow your apiary.
🍯 Honey Show – Saturday February 21, 2026, 8:00 am –6:00 pm
- More categories added this year = more chances to win awards
- Open to all—show off your best honey!
🛍️ Vendor Show – Saturday February 21, 2026, 8:00 am –6:00 pm
We’re assembling a great group of vendors, like last year, but even better!
- Isabee’s
- EZPZ Beekeeping Equipment
- ComfortPro Suits
- HiveAlive
- Dadant and Sons
- J & R Pashia Apiaries
- Apimaye
- Hives for Heroes
- Yes Honey
🎭 EMBA Beekeeping Banquet – Friday, February 20, 2026, 6:00–9:00 pm
- Includes:
- Delicious buffet dinner. with Beef Tenderloin Kabobs & Chicken Parmesan and Penne Alfredo, Crispy Parmesan Potatoes, & Broccoli, with a Cash Bar
- Entertaining bee-themed talk
- Note: Banquet tickets are sold separately—you do not need to attend the workshop to join. Bring a guest and enjoy the evening!
🍯 Honey Show Certification Training – Friday, February 20, 2026, all day course
We’re excited to host the American Honey Show Training Council for their:
- Level 1 Honey Show Certification Class
- More details to follow, visit honeyshowusa.com
🐝 Supporting New Beekeepers
The Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association (EMBA) also supports new beekeepers through:
- Cooperative purchasing of nucleus colonies and queens (spring delivery)
- Field workshops at our teaching apiary
🐝 Special EMBA Hotel Discount
We’re excited to announce that the Holiday Inn St. Louis SW | Route 66 is offering a special room rate for conference attendees.
- Book by January 19, 2026, to receive this special rate.
- Special EMBA Hotel Discount Website Link
- Guests can also make reservations by calling Holiday Inn at 314.821.6600 and referencing the “Bee Keepers 2026” or group code, BEE.