Montana Beekeepers Association Summer Apiary Tour

Apiary Tour · Jul 11, 2026 · Helena, Montana

When and where

Dates: Saturday, July 11, 2026 (one day)
Venue: Montana Beekeepers Association (meeting point TBA), Helena, Montana
Type: Apiary Tour

About this event

Annual summer apiary tour hosted by the Montana Beekeepers Association, visiting 3-4 working apiaries across the Helena valley. Attendees observe colony inspections, learn about Montana's unique honey plants including sweetclover, fireweed, and alfalfa, and hear from commercial and hobbyist beekeepers. Ends with a honey potluck lunch.

Tickets and registration

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

Organizer

Official page: montanabees.com

Plan your visit

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• Directions to Montana Beekeepers Association (meeting point TBA)
• Check montanabees.com for session times and any change before you travel
• Montana 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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