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2025 FSBA ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE 11/6--11/8/2025

    2025 FSBA ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE 11/6--11/8/2025

    ORDER YOUR TICKETS

    The booking for our conference is now open:  

    Early Bird through 9/14/25 $95.- for both days 

    After Monday 9/15/25  $125.- (1 or 2 days, same price) 

    17 and under $0.-

    11/6/25 Meet & Greet $25.-

    11/7/25 Steak Dinner $50.-

    Book Your Tickets Now

    2025 Conference Location

    The 2025 Annual Meeting & Conference 

    will be held at the Osceola County 

    UF/IFAS Extension Complex, 

    1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane 

    Kissimmee, FL 34744.  

    Agenda

    This year’s FSBA conference will focus on "The Importance of Honeybee Health and Sustainable Entrepreneurship," targeting intermediate and advanced-level beekeepers. The conference aims to provide attendees with comprehensive tools to enhance their skills in bee health management, sustainable practices, and business acumen. Through a series of workshops, lectures, and interactive sessions, participants will gain insights into the latest research on honeybee health, effective hive management techniques, and strategies for creating sustainable beekeeping businesses. 

    Experts in the field will share their experiences and offer guidance on navigating the challenges faced by modern beekeepers. Additionally, networking opportunities will allow attendees to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and establish collaborations that could benefit their beekeeping endeavors.  

    Honey Judging, Vendors, and back by popular demand will be the "Bobcat Derby" with GREAT prices.   

    Doors open on 11/7 & 11/8/25 at 8 AM for breakfast, conference start at 9:00 AM.  

    Lots of info below, stay tuned for more details! 

    SPEAKERS

    • Jeff Pettis, Apimondia President
    • Garett Slater,  Texas A&M
    • Rogan Tokach,  PhD  Mite Research Student Auburn University
    • Dr. James Fulton, FDACS, Division of Plant Industry, Bee Diagnostic Lab
    • Erin Jenkins, FDACS, Bureau of Plant & Apiary Inspection


    • Lots of additional presenters and a great vendor lineup.

    2025 HONEY SHOW RULES

    Most products from the hive or beekeeping DIY could find a home (and if good enough a ribbon!) in the 

    2025 FSBA Honey Show! 

    Samples will be accepted:  Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 3 PM until 4:30 PM; and Friday, November 7th, from 7:30 AM until 10:00 AM.

    For a complete set of rules and information for your entries (and available categories) follow the link below.

    2025 HONEY SHOW RULES

    2025 CLUB BLACK JAR

    NEW NEW NEW!!!  FOR THE 2025 CONFERENCE We are asking the Florida Clubs to select the "Best in Club" on taste only, submit the winner to Club Black Jar Competition 2025 FSBA Honey Show! 

    Samples will be accepted:  Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 3 PM until 4:30 PM; and Friday, November 7th, from 7:30 AM until 10:00 AM.

    For a complete set of rules and information for the club entries follow the link below. 

    There is a Flyer link on the bottom of the page

    2025 CLUB BLACK JAR RULES

    BOBCAT DERBY

    Back by popular demand, we will be doing a Bobcat Derby on Saturday, November 8.  There will be select times that you can practice on the brand new Bobcat.   

    SPONSOR - VENDOR

    If you are interested in being a sponsor or a vendor, see the forms below, any questions, or for assisting and/or volunteering for the 2025 conference email:  AnnualConference@FSBAbee.org 

    HOST HOTEL

    Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando South Lake Buena Vista

    4971 Calypso Cay Way, Kissimmee FL 34746

     Hotel (407) 396-8700| Fax (407) 396-8742

    • Follow the link below to book with a special rate, check dates & details carefully, the default is for 7 days and a King bed, more options once you start the booking process.  

    HAMPTON INN RESERVE A ROOM

    Silent Art Auction

    We are starting our Annual Conference Silent Auction Art/Items to benefit the FSBA Outreach Programs.  Any homemade crafts, Art project, Artistic Creation, gift basket etc. will be an awesome contribution to the program. 

    Silent Auction Flyer

    JOIN US AT THE EVENT

    We hope to see you there!  

    It will be AWESOME  

    Book your tickets now

    Purchase your FSBA 2025 Conference Tickets

    SPONSOR & VENDOR Form Download

    Please see below the forms to download and submit.  If you have any questions, reach out to Lisa Fussell at 678-674-3117 or email AnnualConference@FSBAbee.org 

    2025-FSBA-ConferenceSponsorship-Opportunities-VII (pdf)Download

    HONEY COMPETITION & SILENT AUCTION INFO

    Please see below the forms to download and submit.  If you have any questions, reach out to Lisa Fussell at 678-674-3117 or email AnnualConference@FSBAbee.org 

    2025-FSBA-HoneyShowRules-ver-7-29 (pdf)Download
    2025-FSBA-Bee-Club-Black-Jar-Rules (pdf)Download
    2025-FSBA-Silent-Auction-Flyer (pdf)Download
    2025-FSBA-CLubBlackJar-Flyer (pdf)Download

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