You’re Invited! The Buncombe County Beekeepers Club warmly invites you to our Summer Picnic Gathering! Date: Saturday, June 22nd Location: Dry Ridge Bee Supply 10 Indian Lane Weaverville, NC 28787 Time: 11:30 AM (Feel free to arrive early for some morning mingling or shopping) Join us for a delightful afternoon filled with fun, food, and fellowship! We will provide delicious hamburgers (Vegan burgers provided too), and we kindly ask that members bring a side dish to share with everyone. RSVP here. Morning Activities: Certified Beekeepers Practical Hands-On Testing (Occurs earlier in the morning for those that passed the certified beekeepers written exam) Check out Dry Ridge Bee Supply’s store Special Highlight: Custom Cornhole Board Raffle! Dry Ridge Bee Supply will be raffling away a set of custom-paintedRead More
Month: June 2024
June 3rd-Panel Discussion and SMOKER COMPETITION! (Bring your smoker)
View the full newsletter HERE. Presenter-Panel Discussion- Scott Davis, Greg Rogers, John Wood, Dave Cowart and Janet Peterson Join the Buncombe County Beekeepers Club on June 3rd for an exciting panel discussion on sustainable beekeeping. Gain insights, tips, and tricks from some of the most experienced and master beekeepers in Western North Carolina. Event Highlights: Smoker Competition: Kickstart the meeting with a fun and competitive smoker competition. Bring your smoker and favorite fuel to see who can keep their smoker going the longest. The winner will receive an award and a prize. For beginners, there will be demonstrations on achieving the perfect cool smoke for hive inspections. Panel Discussion: Engage in an insightful discussion with local beekeeping experts: Janet Peterson: Retired elementary school teacher andRead More