KSBA Monthly Board Meeting
Monday, January 19, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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(US)+1 260-702-9402
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Monthly zoom meeting hosted by State Apiarist, Dr. Amanda Skidmore from Kentucky Department of Agriculture. The meeting is for any interested in learning more about beekeeping in Kentucky. The meeting will be recorded for anyone who cannot attend live. If you would like to participate, please fill out the google form linked here and you will add you to my email list where you will be able to sign up for the meetings!
Date/Time: 4th Tuesdays from 12PM EST/11AM CT
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https://www.oak-ky.org/register-for-oak-conference-2026
Beginning Beekeeper School
February 3, 10, 17, 24
Must register by calling 606-668-3712
The 21st Annual South Central Bee School will be on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Our keynote speaker is KSBA President and author, Theresa Martin. A dozen great speakers including State Apiarist Amanda Skidmore and Kentucky Beekeepers’ favorite son, Kent Williams. Starting at 8:30 AM CT with hands-on events, abundance of door prizes, vendors, great food and possibly a bee jam (bring your acoustical instrument)!
Allen County Career and Technical Education Center, 1545 Bowling Green Road, Scottsville, KY 42164
Only $10 per person, $15 per couple and $25 per 4H/FFA group.
Hosted by Allen County Beekeepers Association
For more information call or text:
H D Overholt (270) 622-5286
Rick Roberts (270) 943-4000
KBA Beekeeping 101 Class - How to Start Beekeeping: Apiary Setup & Bee Installation (Session 2 of 2)
2/10/2026
6-9pm
Texas Roadhouse Support Center
6060 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, KY 40205
Please join the Kentuckiana Beekeepers Association (KBA) at the Texas Roadhouse Support Centeron February 10th, 2026 from 6-9:00 pm for the 2nd part of beginner beekeeping class about how to start beekeeping. This session will cover how to build your equipment , set up your apiary and install your bees.Open to the public and free with a $15 yearly household KBA Membership. Join at kyanabees.com/join-the-kba or email KBA@kyanabees.com for more info.
Monday, February 16, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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+1 415-604-0463
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2026 Honeybee Expo on
Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The event is set to take place at the Wayne County Extension Office, located at 255 Rolling Hills Blvd, Monticello, KY 42633, and admission is free.
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Perry County Beekeeper’s Association 2026 Bee School
FEBRUARY 21, 2026
Due to construction at the Perry County Cooperative Extension office, the bee school venue this year will be the Knott County Cooperative Extension office at 149 Parks Road, Hindman, KY 41822.
Pre-registration is strongly suggested, and cutoff of participants will be 60 beginning beekeepers and 60 intermediate/advanced beekeepers. Signups will need to designate between the two when participants sign up.
Signups will be through the Perry County Cooperative Extension office. Phone number is (606) 436 2044
Download the full program for a list of speakers
Apis Rescue
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
Classes are beginning, specialty, intermediate and advanced.
No preregistration, pay at the door.
There will be food trucks available for lunch. Cash or cards can be used for lunch.
More info soon
Click here for details and registration
Hosted by Bluegrass Beekeepers Association, Capital City Beekeepers and Kentucky State University
Doors open at 8:00 am for registration. Coffee, donuts and lunch will be provided.
This one-day conference will have classes for beginning beekeepers as well as more advanced beekeepers.
A full day of beginner classes and more than 15 advanced classes to choose from, presented by more than a dozen speakers.
Monday, March 16, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Phone Numbers (US)+1 386-628-3853
PIN: 837 851 545#
Monday, April 20, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Phone Numbers (US)+1 575-708-2529
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Monday, May 18, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Monday, June 15, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Date/Time: 4th Tuesdays from 12PM EST/11AM CT (except June and August)
Monday, July 20, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Monday, August 17, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Monday, September 21, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Monday, October19, 2026 · 7:00 – 8:30pm ET
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Friday, November 6, 2026 · Exact time TBD
Time zone: ET
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Monday December 21, 2026 · Exact time TBD
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Schedule: TBD
This one-day conference will have classes for beginning beekeepers as well as advanced beekeepers.
Speakers include: TBD
Membership: Phillip Patterson
Certified Honey: R. Scott Moore
Website: Julie Steber
Beelines: Theresa Martin
President: Theresa Martin