Ames Farm Open Apiary Weekend

Apiary Tour · Jul 25–26, 2026 · Watertown, Minnesota

When and where

Dates: Saturday, July 25, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026 (2 days)
Venue: Ames Farm, 13600 Heritage Pkwy, Watertown, Minnesota
Type: Apiary Tour

About this event

Nationally recognized Ames Farm in Watertown, Minnesota opens select apiaries for summer public tours. Sample single-origin Minnesota varietals — basswood, sweet clover, buckwheat, and wildflower — directly from the source hives. Guided tours led by head beekeeper Brian Fredericksen and team.

Tickets and registration

This listing does not state a price. Check amesfarm.com for tickets, registration and times.

Organizer

Official page: amesfarm.com

Plan your visit

• Add all 2 days to Google Calendar
• Add to Apple or Outlook Calendar (.ics)
• Directions to Ames Farm, 13600 Heritage Pkwy
• Check amesfarm.com for session times and any change before you travel
• Minnesota honey sourcing guide
• Buying honey there? Read how to read honey labels first.

Apiary tours usually walk through working hives with a beekeeper.

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• North Dakota Honey Producers Field Day — Jul 18, 2026 · Hankinson, North Dakota
• North Dakota Beekeepers Association Summer Workshop — Jul 25, 2026 · Fargo, North Dakota
• Iowa Honey Producers Summer Conference — Jul 24–25, 2026 · Ames, Iowa
• Iowa State University Honey Bee Lab Open House — Jul 11, 2026 · Ames, Iowa

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