2025 FSBA ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE 11/6--11/8/2025
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!!
The booking for our conference is SOLD OUT:
Cost for both days was $125.-
$25.- Meet & Greet $50.- Dinner
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.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
The tentative schedule for the conference as of 10/10/25 (Final schedule might change slightly). The full PDF download is at the bottom of the page.
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,
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 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
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. The competition is free to enter if you want practice time on the Bobcat, in order to improve your odds, there will be some time slots available for purchase.
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.
JOIN US AT THE EVENT
We hope to see you there!
It will be AWESOME
HOST HOTEL is (close to) sold out, see the options below
HOST HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES
HOST HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES
HOST HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES
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!
- SOME DATES ARE SOLD OUT, see the other options >>
SPRING HILL SUITES by Marriot
HOST HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES
HOST HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES
2nd hotel choice (Across the parking lot from the Hampton)
SpringHill Suites Lake Buena Vista South: 4991 Calypso Cay Way Kissimmee, FL 34746
rate of $119.00 USD per night
Last Day to Book 10/29/25 or sold out.
QUALITY INN & SUITES
HOST HOTEL HAMPTON INN & SUITES
QUALITY INN & SUITES
3rd option Quality Inn Heritage Park 2039 E. Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL, 34744
Closest to the venue, not many bells & whistles
FSBA Rate at a $74.00
book by 10/31/25 or sold out
Group Name: FSBA Conference
Group Number:JC72M5