Join us for the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo on April 24 & 25, 2027, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds! This annual event is dedicated to educating and inspiring individuals about the importance of pollinators, sustainable living, and natural beekeeping practices.
Whether you're an experienced beekeeper, an aspiring homesteader, or simply curious about how to support pollinators, the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo is the perfect place to learn, explore, and engage with a like-minded community.
Mark your calendar and join us for a day of discovery, education, and fun!
Tickets Available
2027 Bee Expo Admission
Valid for one-day or two-day admission during the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, April 24 & 25 2027. 8am-4pm each day. Ages 16 and under FREE.
BUILDINGS A AND B
Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
225 Edward Street,
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Expert-Led Workshops
Gain valuable insights from experienced beekeepers, researchers, and sustainability advocates on topics such as:
- Beekeeping 101 & Advanced Techniques
- Hive Management & Winterization
- Pollinator-Friendly Gardening
- Natural & Sustainable Living
- Honey Production & Processing
- Biodiversity & Pollinator Conservation
Family-Friendly Activities
- Kids Corner – Fun bee-themed activities, crafts, and educational games.
- Live Demonstrations – Featuring honey tasting, cooking with honey, and more!
- Breakout Demos at Booths – Learn directly from vendors and experts throughout the day.
Vendor Marketplace
- Beekeeping Equipment & Supplies
- Honey & Honey-Based Products
- Handmade & Natural Goods
- Gardening & Sustainable Living Products
- Local Food & Artisan Creations
Raffles & Giveaways
Enter for a chance to win exciting prizes, including beekeeping supplies, gift baskets, and local goods. Large-ticket raffle drawing at 4:00 PM!
Community & Networking
Connect with beekeepers, conservationists, and sustainability advocates from across the region. Whether you're new to beekeeping or a seasoned expert, the expo is the perfect place to learn, share, and grow.
Speakers for the 2027 Expo, April 24 & 25
Saturday speakers
9:00 a.m. Insulated Layens Hive, Bee Haven
10:00 a.m. Starting Your Garden, Elizabeth Tscholl
11:00 a.m. Mites and Winter, Rebecca Mattistson
12:00 p.m. Pollinators, Pheasants Forever
1:00 p.m. Building Strength in Your Hive, Dadant
2:00 p.m. The Lost Art of Seed Saving: Preserving Flavor, Freedom, and Farms, Life Root Farms
3:00 p.m. Bucket Raffle inside building after
Sunday speakers
9:00 a.m.-
10:00 a.m. Mites and More, Brook Sommerfelt
11:00 a.m. Grafting Trees, David Burzynski
12:00 p.m. Wellness Way, Jessica Janssen
1:00 p.m. Mites and Winter, Rebecca Mattistson
2:00 p.m. Building Strength in Your Hive, Dadant
3:00 p.m. Pruning Your Fruit Trees, Avenue Orchard
Raffle inside after
Raffle / Tickets block
50/50 Raffle: One each day, drawing at 4:00 p.m. Need not be present to win.
Arm Length Ticket- $20(Approx. 20-24 tickets)
Cooking With Honey
Saturday
8:30 a.m. Honey Hot Drink for a Cold
9:30 a.m. Energy Bar, Avenue Orchard
11:30 a.m. Mead Making, Moon Bees
12:30 p.m. Honey Glazed Salmon, Directors' Choice
1:30 p.m. Darla's Kitchen
3:30 p.m. Ranch Dressing with Honey
Sunday
10:30 a.m. Nectar of the Gods (mead making), Moon Bees
12:30 p.m. Darla's Kitchen
1:30 p.m. Honey Mustard Chicken
Kids Corner
Building a Wren House, 10:00 a.m. Saturday
Who's Who in Bees, 2:00 p.m. Saturday
Bird Coloring Contest, 11:00 a.m. Sunday (ribbons awarded)
Kids Mini Garden, 1:00 p.m. Sunday (make your own garden, sponsored by Life Root Farms)
Honey Judging Contest
Entry Requirements:-
Quantity: Exactly 1 pint of honey.
Packaging: Must be in a plain glass jar with no labels or identifying marks, to ensure unbiased "blind" judging.
Donation Policy: All entries are donated to the Expo for public tasting after the winners are announced.
Judging & Awards
The Panel: Your honey will be evaluated by 7 different judges.
Timeline: Judging begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
Prizes: Winners receive ribbons and a plaque, displayed throughout the remainder of the Expo.
Quick Tips for Competitors
Pro Tip: Before sealing your jar, use a flashlight to check for debris or air bubbles at the top. Judges often look for clarity and a clean fill line (right to the bottom of the threads) before they even take a taste.
Good luck, and I hope you take home the plaque!
Which Buildings Are Included
WEAU Building A is the main building. This is the raffle building, and cooking with honey, along with vendors.
RCU Building B has some vendors and is where the speakers present.