Illinois Beekeepers Annual Convention

Beekeeping Conference · Dec 5–6, 2027 · Springfield, Illinois

When and where

Dates: Sunday, December 5, 2027 to Monday, December 6, 2027 (2 days)
Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield, Illinois
Type: Beekeeping Conference

About this event

The Illinois Beekeepers Association annual convention draws members from across the Prairie State for educational sessions and fellowship. Topics include urban beekeeping in Chicago, sweet clover honey production in central Illinois, and colony overwintering. Honey show awards recognize the state's best basswood, clover, and wildflower entries.

Tickets and registration

This listing does not state a price. Check illinoisbeekeepers.org for tickets, registration and times.

Organizer

Official page: illinoisbeekeepers.org

Plan your visit

• Add all 2 days to Google Calendar
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• Directions to Crowne Plaza Hotel
• Check illinoisbeekeepers.org for session times and any change before you travel
• Illinois honey sourcing guide
• Honey named in this listing: clover honey
• Buying honey there? Read how to read honey labels first.

Beekeeping conferences usually run talks on colony management, pests and honey production, with vendors between sessions.

Related events

More in Illinois around the same dates

• Illinois State Beekeepers Association Fall Conference — Nov 5–7, 2027 · Springfield, Illinois
• Northern Illinois Beekeepers Annual Fall Convention 2027 — Nov 5–6, 2027 · Rockford, Illinois
• Illinois Honey Producers Fall Meeting 2027 — Oct 23–24, 2027 · Peoria, Illinois

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• Indiana Beekeepers Association Winter Short Course — Dec 11–12, 2027 · West Lafayette, Indiana
• Iowa Honey Producers Association Annual Winter Meeting — Dec 4–5, 2027 · Des Moines, Iowa
• Michigan Holiday Honey & Artisan Market — Dec 5–6, 2027 · Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Ohio State Beekeepers Winter Short Course — Dec 10–12, 2027 · Columbus, Ohio

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