Join us for the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo on April 11-12, 2026, from 9:00 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!

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, face painting, 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 3:35 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    2026  expo

SATURDAY

9:00 a.m.   Insulated Layen hive ..  Bee Haven

10:00a.m.  Food Plots .......  Creek Side

11:00 a.m. Wisconsin State Bee inspector

12:00p.m.  Hive Hugger..  Peggy DeSanto

1:00  p.m. Building Strength in your  hive.. Dadant

2:00 p.m.  Seed Saving Present, ,The Lost Art of Seed Saving: Preserving Flavor, Freedom, and Farms

3:00 p.m.  Pollinator Friendly Yard..Flowering Lawn

Bucket Raffle   inside building after

 

 

 

Bucket Raffle   1  each  day, draw  time  3:30  need not be present to win\

Tickets available   at  both buildings at the  door

2.00 each

6 for 10.00

15 for  20.00

 

SUNDAY

9:00 a.m .  USDA

10:00 a.m.     Mites and more   Bee Squad

11:00 a.m.  Insulated  layen hive.. Bee Haven

12:00 p.m. Hive Hugger   Peggy  Desanto

1:00 p.m.   Starting   your garden  Elizabeth

2:00 p.m. Building  strength  in your  hive .. Dadant

3:00 p.m.  Pruning  your  fruit  trees  Avenue Orchard

raffle inside  after

Tickets available  copy and Paste

 

2026 Bee Expo Admission
 
Valid for one-day or two-day admission during the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo at the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, April 11 & 12, 2026 9am-4pm each day. Ages 12 and under FREE.
2-Day $20.00

Single Day $15.00

https://www.nwsfa.com/events/2026/chippewa-valley-bee-expo

COOKING With Honey

SATURDAY

9 a.m.  Lets join the  queen

9:30 a.m . Ave orchard ..Energy bar

10:30 a.m. Butcher block ..sausage making

11:30 a.m.  Simplkomb comb honey break though

12:30  p.m.Jessica, Tinctures and your  gut

1:30  p.m. Darla's Breakfast  waffles

2:30 p.m. butcher block  taste  what  we made

3:30 p.m. Mead making

SUNDAY

9:00 a.m.  Orchid Apothecary

Natural  medicine,   past  present and future

10:00 a.m.  Salty Acres,,  Tallow history  and uses

11:00 a.m. Nector of the gods  (mead making)

12:00  p.m.  Paula Dee.  Master Tonic Benefits

1:00 p.m. Bread making with Aundre

2:00 p.m. Darla Zimmerman Tumerac/honey  gummies

3:00 pm  Jessica Janssen Eating healthy