2026 Winter Meeting · Conference Saturday, Nov 14 · Littleton, CO · Online registration through October 28th

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2026 CSBA Summer Bee College

This event has passed. It was held Saturday June 13th, 2026 in Rifle. Go to the 2026 Winter Meeting

When
Fri, June 12th: Meet & Greet
Where
Garfield County Fairgrounds & Event CenterRifle CO
Cost
Member $40Non-Member $50

Schedule

  • Meet & Greet

    • 4:00 pm – 8:00 pmEvent Hall
    • 7:00 am – 2:00 pmEvent Hall
    • 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmManess Apiary, hands-on sessions(bring your protective gear)
Garfield County Fairgrounds & Event Center1001 Railroad Ave, Rifle CO 81650
Get directions to Garfield County Fairgrounds & Event Center (opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Tentative Meeting Agenda

  1. 7:15 am – 7:45 amRegistration at Fairgrounds Event Hall
  2. 7:45 am – 8:00 amWelcome/Introductions
  3. 8:00 am – 9:00 amDr. Robyn Underwood
  4. 9:00 am – 9:10 amBreak
  5. 9:10 am – 9:40 amMaster Beekeeper Awards & Presentations
  6. 9:40 am – 10:40 amTBD
  7. 10:40 am – 10:50 amBreak
  8. 10:50 am – 11:20 amCSBA Business Meeting
  9. 11:20 am – 12:10 pmLunch
  10. 12:10 pm – 1:10 pmDr. Robyn Underwood
  11. 1:10 pm – 1:40 pmClosing-Directions to apiary, Meeting Room Clean Up/Breakdown
  12. 1:40 pm – 2:00 pmTravel to Hands on Activities
  13. 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmHands on Activities at Maness apiary
  14. 4:00 pmOfficial Summer Meeting Conclusion

Pricing

  • $40CSBA Members
  • $50non-Members

Cost of the Meeting/Presentations and Hands-on in the field instruction will be $40 for CSBA Members with non-Members at $50 (which will include a one-year Independent CSBA Membership).

For those attending in person that register before the early registration deadline, lunch will be provided.

There will be NO camping at Ed Colby’s this year – please plan accordingly.

Registration (Online Through June 10 and in person until meeting is called to order)

  • May 10th

    Early Bird Registration Deadline (for fast-pass check in)

  • May 18th

    General Registration Deadline (to be included in the catering order for lunch)

    (The catering deadline if you want a lunch ticket is May 18th!)

Late Registration will be accepted until the meeting is called to order the morning of June 13th.

Register in person with cash or check on Saturday, June 13th – online registration is now closed, but you can still join us!

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