South Dakota State Beekeepers Summer Field Day

Beekeeping Class · Jul 25, 2026 · Mitchell, South Dakota

When and where

Dates: Saturday, July 25, 2026 (one day)
Venue: Hitchcock Park, 100 Park Rd, Mitchell, South Dakota
Type: Beekeeping Class

About this event

The South Dakota Beekeepers Association hosts this mid-summer field day at a working apiary on the James River valley prairie. Attendees tour active hives, learn about managing colonies through the Great Plains summer, and sample native prairie wildflower and sweet clover honeys. Open to both new and experienced beekeepers.

Tickets and registration

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

Organizer

Official page: sdbeekeepers.com

Plan your visit

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Beekeeping classes usually combine instruction with hands-on hive or equipment work.

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