The South Florida Honey Bee Expo is back in 2024, as a full 2-day event, bigger and better than ever before. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper, a nature enthusiast, or just curious about the world of bees, the 2024 South Florida Honey Bee Expo is a must-attend event.

The event will take place on February 16th & 17th, 2024, at the Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens Campus. This conference provides beekeepers of all levels, from beginners to advanced apiarists, with a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. We have carefully organized the conference into at least five tracks, each focusing on specific areas of beekeeping:

• Beekeeping Bootcamp: A Beginner's Flight

• Beekeepers Unleashed: Taking Flight with Intermediary Techniques

• Commercial Masters of the Hive: Advanced Beekeeping Skills

• Nectar Treasures: Unveiling the Beehive's Bounty

• Hive Haven: Exploring the Live Onsite Apiary

The underlying theme around this conference will be the role and care of the Queen Bee and many of the sessions will be geared toward that theme.

Be among the first to secure your spot at a special Early Bird rate. Grab your tickets now and save!

You don't have to be an experienced beekeeper to attend! No bees? No worries. Our beginner's track will give you the info you need to get started with your first hives. This Expo is the perfect educational event for those looking to learn about beekeeping or research this fascinating hobby.

Immerse yourself in a world of beekeeping knowledge with expert-led workshops and interactive sessions.

A new addition will be a track dedicated to products from the hive, where you can learn about hive-related products, that can be turned into a source of income. Learn to make candles, lip balms, and more from the bounty of the hive.

T o see a recap of the 2022 Honey Bee Expo, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/PalmBeachCountyBeekeepersAssociation/videos/521938239770034

Information for this event is still under construction. New content and speakers are being added. Be sure to reserve your spot and check back often for the latest information.

Learn from the best in the industry as renowned beekeeping experts share their insights. We are still diligently working on the schedule and Speakers, however, here’s a glimpse at several of the Speakers we have signed up so far:

Petra Anhert, Author, Beehive Alchemy

Howland Blackiston, Author, Beekeeping For Dummies, King-Casey

Dr. Pryia Basu, Mississippi State University

Sam Comfort, Anarchy Apiaries

Jon Elmquist, Jaret Daniels’ lab at the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity

G ary Fuller, BJCP Certified Beer, Mead, and Cider Judge Bourbon Steward, Certified Cider Professional

Jennifer Hagen, University of Florida/IFAS Extension Lee County

Dr. Juliana Rangel, Texas A&M University

Nathan Reid, Dalan Animal Health

Kamon Reynold, Tennessee Bees

Ang Roell, They Keep Bees

Branden Stanford, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Tucka Saville, Tucka Bees

A l Salopek,

Dr. Garett Slater, USDA-ARS Bee Lab in Baton Rouge

Angie Thul, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Ellen Topitzhofer, Cornell University

Chris Werner, Indian Summer Honey Farm

David Westervelt, WSR Insurance

Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow bee enthusiasts, swap stories, and make lasting connections.

H oney & Mead Show Competition: We plan on having a Honey and Mead show. Stay tuned for further details.

Raffle Prizes: Get a chance to win exciting Raffles that will make your beekeeping journey even sweeter.

The event ticket price includes a box lunch each day, as well as morning coffee and light refreshments.

A VIP Social Gathering on Friday, February 16th, at the Embassy Suites in West Palm Beach, FL will also be held under separate ticket cost.

Tickets:

• Early Bird Discounted tickets are available now through 12/31/2023, at $185.00 per person.

• Regular Admission tickets will be available from 01/01/2024 at $215 per person.

• Event pre-registration will close on 2/15/2024 or until sold out.

• Based on capacity, tickets may be available at the door for $250.00 per person.

A limited number of VIP Meet & Greet Social Gathering tickets will be available for the evening of 2/14/24 These tickets will be sold through 2/16/2024 for $45.00 per person, where heavy Hors D'Oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available.