2025 FSBA ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE 11/6--11/8/2025
ORDER YOUR TICKETS
The booking for our conference is now open:
Early Bird through 8/31/25 $95.- for both days
After Sunday 8/31/25 $125.- (1 or 2 days, same price)
17 and under $0.-
11/6/25 Meet & Greet $25.-
11/7/25 Steak Dinner $50.-
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, with more details to follow soon!
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.
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.
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
Book your tickets now