Events & Workshops
Learn, Connect & Grow
Join us for monthly meetings, hands-on workshops, and special events throughout the year. All experience levels welcome.
Regular schedule
Our recurring events
General Membership Meeting
Our monthly gathering brings together beekeepers of all experience levels for guest speakers, Q&A, hive updates, and member announcements. New visitors are always welcome — no RSVP required.
- Guest speakers & expert presentations
- Open Q&A with experienced members
- Hive health updates & seasonal tips
- Networking & community building
Saturday Hands-On Workshop
Practical, small-group workshops covering hive inspections, equipment setup, swarm management, honey extraction, and more. Led by experienced OCBA members and certified master beekeepers.
- Hands-on hive inspections
- Equipment setup & maintenance
- Swarm capture & prevention
- Honey extraction techniques
On the calendar
Upcoming events
September General Meeting
Bring your best local Florida honey to our upcoming club meeting on September 17, 2026, for our very own OCBA Honey Tasting Contest! We are holding a local tasting vote to select one member's honey to represent our association in the Florida State Beekeepers Association (FSBA) 2026 Club Black Jar Competition. The state contest focuses purely on flavor, and the winning club across Florida earns two tickets to the 2027 FSBA conference—one for the beekeeper and one for our club to raffle—plus serious state-wide bragging rights! Make sure your entry is pure, unadulterated Florida honey from your own hives, and come ready to taste and vote for OCBA's finest.
September Apiary Workshop
Hands-on apiary session following the September general meeting. Focus on fall feeding, Varroa treatment timing, and preparing colonies for the cooler months ahead.
October General Meeting
Annual equipment swap meet, member honey tasting, and planning for the upcoming year's educational calendar.
October Apiary Workshop
Hands-on apiary session following the October general meeting. Topics include queen assessment, winter prep, and equipment maintenance before the season winds down.
November General Meeting
Year-end recap, member presentations, and a look ahead at the 2027 event calendar. Light refreshments provided.
November Apiary Workshop
Hands-on apiary session following the November general meeting. Late-season hive checks, store assessment, and planning splits for the spring buildup.
Getting here
Where we meet
Orange County Extension Education Center
6021 S. Conway Rd.
Orlando, FL 32812
Free parking is available on site. We normally meet in the Magnolia Room, it is accessible and air-conditioned. Look for OCBA signage at the entrance.
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