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PCBA Events

The PCBA holds several events throughout the year on a variety of bee topics.  Below is a list of events either currently planned for this year or events we have held in the past and hope to schedule again in the coming year.

Meetings

The PCBA meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM for a social half hour then our meeting at the

Person County Office Building

304 South Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573

Bee School 2026

Watch your email and calendar for details

Queen Rearing
Upcoming queen rearing workshop (TBD)

Honey Extraction Workshop
The honey extraction workshop is traditionally held at the end of the spring flow

Wax Workshop
A wax workshop is tentatively planned for (TBD)

Equipment Building Workshop

The equipment building workshop is usually presented in February as part of the bee school. 

Community Apiary Days

Community apiary days are typically held every other weekend on Saturdays or Sundays depending on weather and temperature from March to October.

Community Outreach/Public Speaking

PCBA has several members who are happy to come out to local schools and clubs to discuss bees.  We also attend various events within the county and surrounding area to promote bees and pollinators.

NCSBA & Other Similar Conferences

Every year PCBA encourages its members to attend a variety of state and national conferences.  We also offer scholarships whenever possible to give our members the most opportunity to attend.  This year many of these conferences have moved to online Zoom events.


Person County Veterans Pollinator Garden

The PCBA is a proud sponsor of the Person County Veterans Pollinator Garden.  Each year we organize and/or participate in various landscaping field days to keep the garden looking its best.




Event calendar

    • 14 Dec 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Jull Residence - 735 Jack Brann Rd

    Planning meeting to include Bee School '26, Journeyman Review Class, transition to new officers, other planning for 2026.  More info - John Jull 919-748-7180.

    • 18 Dec 2025
    • 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • NC Cooperative Extension Center, 304 S Morgan St., Roxboro, NC 27573

    Holiday Party. This year it's a potluck in the Extension Building and a "Dirty Santa" gift exchange. If you are planning to participate in the exchange, please bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit). And if you rather not, that's OK to.  Just be sure to come to the party and enjoy the food and comradery. 

    Members, guests, and visitors welcome!

    • 5 Feb 2026
    • 7 Feb 2026
    • Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern, NC

    Details to follow, registration will be through the NCSBA site.

    • 28 Feb 2026
    • 8:00 AM
    • 7 Mar 2026
    • 4:30 PM
    • Clement Baptist Church, Hurdle Mills, NC
    Register

    PCBA Bee School 2026
    Two Saturdays-- February 28 & March 7, 2026

    Check-in: 8:00AM

    Class 8:30AM - 4:30PM

    Clement Baptist Church
    8480 Burlington Rd

    Hurdle Mills, NC 27541


    February 28th Topics

    Intro to Beekeeping

    Anatomy of Bees

    Equipment, Clothing, and Tools of the Beekeeper

    Getting Your Bees

    Products of the Hive

    Q&A and Discussion of PCBA Community Apiary


    March 7th Topics

    Planting for Bees

    Pests and Threats to Bees and Hives

    Varroa Mites

    Seasonal Management / Calendar of Beekeeping

    Review of full course & materials

    NCSBA certification test


    Registration

    Registration opens 1/1/26

    $75/Individual

    $125 Household

    Returning PCBA students FREE


    What does this include?

    2 full Saturdays of classes

    Class textbook First Lessons in Beekeeping

    Lunch both days

    2026 PCBA Club membership

    NCSBA Master Beekeeper Certification Exam and Practical Exam

    Mentoring from experienced local beekeepers


    Questions about Bee School?

    Send us an email at personcountybeekeepers@gmail.com or

    text us at (919) 748-7180

    Registration opens 1/1/26



Person County Beekeepers Association

Address: PO Box 222 Hurdle Mills, NC 27541

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