Schedule
Stand by for details on the VSBA Master Beekeeper testing time and location
8:00 - 9:00
Check-In
& Honey Show enrollment
Check in at the registration table inside the foyer of Kirk Athletic Center. Enjoy light refreshments (YES VIRGINIA! There IS coffee and tea!), mingling with other attendees, perusing the vendors, and hob-knobbing with the event speakers.
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honey show participants will submit your entries at the designated desk in the front lobby.
9:00 - 9:15
Welcome
A quick introduction to the event, schedule of events, and "need to knows".
9:15 - 10:05
Keynote Speaker -
Opening Session
Our first Keynote speaker, Ang Roell of They Keep Bees, speaking on “Cultivating Resilient Queen Bees as the Seeds of Sustainable Apiaries”
10:05-10:40
Vendor Floor
Take this time to visit our amazing selection of vendors located in the main event space. Check our VENDOR PAGE for the most up-to-date list of participating vendors.
10:40 - 11:30
Breakout Sessions
Choose your adventure! Select the session that speaks to YOU and your level of experience.
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"Beekeeping as Sanctuary: Cultural, Communal and Ecological spaces of care" - hollee freeman - college church sanctuary
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"Building Virginia’s Honey Future: Market Realities, Supply Chain Challenges and the Path Forward" - Amanda Sweeney - fellowship hall
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​"Keeping Bees in Horizontal Hives" - Daniel Whitmore - Wilson Center RM #201
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"Selecting Trees for Bees" - Laurel Roaldson - Kirk Room #310
11:30 - 1:00
Lunch & vendor floor
Lunch will be served by the amazing Meriwether-Godsey catering company. Line up for the buffet-style selection of dishes. Visit with the vendors and chat with fellow beekeepers!
1:00 - 1:50
Breakout Sessions
Afternoon sessions for you to choose:
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"Yellow Legged Hornet Update with Virginia Tech and VDACS; Biology, Distribution and Monitoring Efforts" - Dr. James Wilson - College church sanctuary
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"Using Thermal to Manage Varroa" - healthy bee ventures - Fellowship Hall
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"TBD" - ang roell - Wilson Center Room #201​
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"- You got to be in it to win it! Preparing for the Honey Show" - Karla Eisen - Kirk Room #310​​
1:50 - 2:30
Vendor Floor & Afternoon Refreshments
Missed some vendors in the morning? Need to revisit any to snag that perfect item? Go get 'em, Tiger! Make sure you sample mead from Breezy Hill Meadworks and Thistlerock Mead Company while you're meandering!
2:30 - 3:20
Keynote Speaker -
Afternoon Session
Our second Keynote speaker, Ryan Williamson of sourwood farm, speaking on "Nectar Management: Working with bees' instincts and queen excluders to maximize honey yield"
3:20 - 4:10
Closing -
Q & A: Panel of Experts
Our assembly of experts will be seated together ready to answer YOUR questions!
4:10 - 4:30
master beekeeper awards &
door prizes
the VSBA will announce election results and award Master Beekeeper certifications.
Finally, the HOVB will announce door prize winners!