Beekeeping Conference · Nov 5–6, 2027 · Rockford, Illinois
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Dates: Friday, November 5, 2027 to Saturday, November 6, 2027 (2 days)
Venue: 401 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois
Type: Beekeeping Conference
Northern Illinois's beekeeping community gathers in Rockford each autumn as the goldenrod and aster bloom concludes the region's honey season and beekeepers prepare colonies for the long Prairie State winter. Illinois produces distinctive Midwest varietal honeys shaped by its diverse landscapes: basswood and linden honey from the hardwood forest remnants, sweet clover and alfalfa honey from the agricultural heartland, buckwheat honey from specialty grain farms, and urban wildflower honey from Chicago-area community gardens and forest preserves. The convention features colony winterization workshops for northern-climate beekeepers, honey extraction and processing certification, northern Illinois queen-rearing programs, a fall honey competition and judging, and presentations on managing colonies through Illinois's variable continental climate.
This listing does not state a price. Check illinoisstatebeekeepers.org for tickets, registration and times.
Official page: illinoisstatebeekeepers.org
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