Wisconsin Honey Producers Association

05/29/2026

🚤🐝 Kick Off Summer Meeting Weekend on the Water! 🐝🚤

Join us for the Friday Night Summer Social & Boat Cruise on June 19 at beautiful Clear Water Harbor in Waupaca!

Enjoy a relaxing 2-hour paddleboat cruise beginning at 6:00 PM while connecting with fellow beekeepers before Saturday’s Summer Meeting.

💲 Just $5 per person to attend
🍔 Food & drinks available for purchase

Who’s ready for a fun evening with the bees and beekeepers? 🌅

No pre-registration needed for Friday's social event. Just show up and meet at the outside bar close to the boarding spot for the boat.

05/29/2026

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05/26/2026

WHPA Summer Meeting & Field Day is Almost Here! 🐝

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, for one of the highlights of the Wisconsin beekeeping season! Spend the day connecting with fellow beekeepers, learning new skills, exploring hands-on sessions, and celebrating Wisconsin beekeeping.

✨ Networking & industry updates
✨ Hands-on learning
✨ Lunch included with registration
✨ Friday Night Summer Social & Boat Cruise

📍Bancroft, Wisconsin

👉 Register today:

FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL OPTION: Friday, June 19th WHPA Summer Social & Boat Cruise 6-8pm at Clear Water Harbor, Waupaca – $5 per person to attend. Food & drinks extra. Clearwater Harbor is a on-the-water bar/restaurant Food/Meals available for purchase. Join us for an amazing water view on their outdo...

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

UW-Madison Beekeeping Short Course - February 5-6, 2027

Registration is now open!

For more information and to register, visit: https://pollinators.wisc.edu/honey-bees/beekeeping-short-course/

05/12/2026

We've extended the early registration deadline! You still have time to register for has 2026 in East Lansing, michigan. Visit heartlandbees.org today!

05/12/2026

🐝 Help Us Make a BIG Buzz at the Wisconsin State Fair! 🍯🎡

Each year, the Wisconsin Honey Producers Association distributes nearly 30,000 honey sticks at the Wisconsin State Fair — making it our largest fundraiser and one of our greatest opportunities to educate the public about honey bees, beekeeping, and local honey!

To make this possible, we need YOUR help. 💛

We are currently seeking donations of honey to be turned into honey sticks for the fair. Our goal is to collect 7 pails, and we gladly accept either 2.5-gallon or 5-gallon pails.

📍 Donations can be brought to the WHPA Summer Meeting on Saturday, June 20, 2026, to allow enough time for production before the fair.

If you have questions or can’t attend the meeting but would still like to contribute, please reach out to Matt LaForge to coordinate arrangements.

Thank you for helping us share the story of Wisconsin beekeeping with thousands of fairgoers this summer! 🐝🍯

05/11/2026

🐝⏳ Time is running out to order your WHPA merch! ⏳🐝

Have you checked out the new Wisconsin Honey Producers Association apparel and accessories yet? From comfy gear for the bee yard to fun items that show off your beekeeper pride, there’s something for everyone! 🍯

🛍 Preorders close on MAY 17, 2026 — this is your last chance to order before the online store closes!

✔ Orders will be available for pickup at the WHPA Summer Meeting on June 20, 2026
✔ Perfect timing for summer bee events, meetings, and fair season
✔ Support WHPA while looking bee-autiful 🐝😄

👉 Shop now before the store closes:
https://wisconsinhoneyproducers.itemorder.com/shop/home/

We can’t wait to see members sporting their new WHPA gear this summer!

Online ordering for Wisconsin Honey Producers Association Store

05/08/2026

🐝 Mark your calendars for the WHPA Summer Meeting & Field Day on Saturday, June 20, 2026! 🐝

Join fellow beekeepers for a full day of:
✨ Networking & industry updates
✨ Hands-on breakout sessions including:
🔬 Microscope Lab
👑 Queen Rearing
🎨 Encaustic Painting
🕯 Beeswax Products
🍯 Black Jar Honey Tasting Contest
…and more!

Lunch is included with registration.

📍PLUS — kick off the weekend with our Friday Night Summer Social & Boat Cruise on June 19 at Clear Water Harbor in Waupaca! Enjoy a two-hour paddleboat cruise beginning at 6:00 PM. Cost is just $5 per person to attend (food & drinks extra).

🛍 Don’t forget! New WHPA branded apparel and accessories are available for preorder now through 5/17/26 for pickup ONLY at the summer meeting.

👉 Register today and reserve your spot: https://wihoney.org/meetings-and-events/whpa-summer-meeting/

🛒 Order merchandise here (store closes 5/17):
https://wisconsinhoneyproducers.itemorder.com/shop/home/

We hope to see you there for a fun and educational weekend celebrating Wisconsin beekeeping!

Online ordering for Wisconsin Honey Producers Association Store

05/08/2026

Learn from Wisconsin’s leading blue ribbon honey exhibitor (and fellow WHPA member and director)!

Check out my next Beekeeping Today Podcast Short - Winning at Honey with Stephanie Slater. Isn't the new music great?!

https://www.beekeepingtodaypodcast.com/BTPS-jars-honey-show-tips/