When/Where is TVBA's Annual Honey Tasting?

The Annual Honey Tasting will be held Tuesday, August 26 at 7 PM in place of the monthly General Meeting that month at The Point & Pavilion Facility at CC Young.

How do I enter my honey into the competition?

Click here to register & reserve your table space to compete- RSVP REQUIRED TO COMPETE. Table Space is prioritized for TVBA member beekeepers who have registered in advance. Registration for attendees tasting + sampling to samples is appreciated so we can plan for the right-sized crowd PLEASE REGISTER!

Do I have to be a TVBA member to participate?

The Honey Tasting Party & Competition is open to the public. Anyone can enter to compete or attend and taste the samples. A donation jar of a competitors' honey is appreciated (for a later auction fundraiser).

Who votes on the Honey Samples?

All attendees are welcome to cast their vote- one vote per person.

Does everyone compete, or can I just attend & taste the honey samples?

The Honey Tasting Party is open to all: competitors & tasters alike- provided we have sufficient space! Come gobble-up the yummy fun and RSVP so we can plan table space and snacks + drinks accordingly!

Is there a prize for winning?

The Beekeeper with the greatest number of votes for his or her honey will receive a $50 gift certificate to Rooster Home & Hardware as well as a signed certificate labeled "Best Honey in Dallas 2025!" He or she (and their bees) will also receive recognition on the TVBA website, social media and, of course, one year of Bragging Rights!

Welcome to the Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association of Dallas, Texas

TVBA is dedicated to educate members and the public on subjects related to bees, beekeeping practices, and laws or ordinances that regulate beekeeping and products of the hive. To provide liaison to and coordination with governmental agencies and programs affecting beekeeping.

July Meeting Presentation Topic: More Honey for Your Money.. Managing Single-Deep Hives

This month Reuben Chen is presenting on Single Deep Brood Chamber Management. Unlike the majority of Langstroth hive beekeepers in the US, Reuben has found using single-deep chambers for his brood to be very effective and no less productive than double deep brood chambers.

join us and learn how Reuben consistently overwinters healthy hives and harvest heaps of honey (t)his way. This talk will be educational and informative for new and experienced beekeepers… and maybe even controversial (but probably not as controversial as screened bottom boards- according to Reuben). This approach can offer several benefits, however, it requires careful management of resources. But don't worry! Reuben will walk you through it, and you'll see how you can make more honey and spend less money!

Annual Honey Tasting Party & Competition

: The Annual Honey Tasting will be held Tuesday, August 26 at 7 PM in place of the monthly General Meeting that month at The Point & Pavilion Facility at CC Young.
: Click here to register & reserve your table space to compete- RSVP REQUIRED TO COMPETE. Table Space is prioritized for TVBA member beekeepers who have registered in advance. Registration for attendees tasting + sampling to samples is appreciated so we can plan for the right-sized crowd PLEASE REGISTER!
: The Honey Tasting Party & Competition is open to the public. Anyone can enter to compete or attend and taste the samples. A donation jar of a competitors' honey is appreciated (for a later auction fundraiser).
: All attendees are welcome to cast their vote- one vote per person.
: The Honey Tasting Party is open to all: competitors & tasters alike- provided we have sufficient space! Come gobble-up the yummy fun and RSVP so we can plan table space and snacks + drinks accordingly!
: The Beekeeper with the greatest number of votes for his or her honey will receive a $50 gift certificate to Rooster Home & Hardware as well as a signed certificate labeled "Best Honey in Dallas 2025!" He or she (and their bees) will also receive recognition on the TVBA website, social media and, of course, one year of Bragging Rights!

Free Beekeeping Classes

RSVP FOR ANY UPCOMING CLASS
(we will send you an e-mail reminder)

Jan. 28: Apiary Set Up and Equipment Considerations
Feb. 25: Hive Safety
Mar. 25: Honey Bee Biology and Anatomy
Apr. 22: How to Inspect a Hive
May 27: Products of the Hive
June 24: Honey Extracting: Dry Demo
July 22: Honey Bottling, Labeling & Sales
Aug. 26: Pests & Diseases
Sept, 23: Winter Prep
Oct. 28: Summary- A Year of Beekeeping
Nov. 25: So You Think You Want Bees! Considerations, Options, Preparations.
Dec. NO CLASS- Join our Christmas Party Pot-Luck & Silent Auction!
DATE TBD: Saturday Field Class: How to Inspect and Read a Hive

The Nuc Raffle Continues in July: Win and take home bees!

Learn more/Purchase Tickets

The Book Club for Bee Enthusiasts

Join us the Second Tuesday Monthly @ 7:00 P.M.
at the Half Price Books Flagship Store:
(5803 E Northwest HWY Dallas, TX 75231)

Walk-Ins Welcome, or Subscribe to our Mailing List below for Reminders & Book Details.

Don't Miss a Word- Click Here!

APIARY FIELD DAY: Working with Fall Bees! Saturday 09/27/25, 10am-12pm Laura Winter's Birds & Bees Apiary, Garland

RSVP Required- Learn More

Visit an Apiary!

MEMBER / NON-MEMBER updates price.
|TVBA Members $20|Non-Members $40|
Price is per household (families only please).

Not a TVBA Member or need to renew?
Click here for a membership & save!

Proof of Registration Required for Entry!
*Such as a Screenshot of your Confirmation Email.

~~March 1, 12pm-2pm:~~ Hive Types & Equipment in a Treatment-Free Operation- James Gluba's Apiary, Wylie
~~March 29,~~ ~~10am-12pm~~: Business-Minded Beekeeping- Chris Chance's Apiary, Oak Cliff Bee Company
~~April 12,~~ ~~12ap-2pm~~: Making Nucs, Splitting Colonies & Growing Queens Naturally- Shawn Smith's Apiary, Princeton
~~April 26, 10am-12pm~~: Nuc Installation/Evaluation, Finding the queen- Christi Baughman's Apiary, Rowlett
~~May 31,~~ ~~10am-12pm~~: Working with Raw Comb- Ryan Giesecke's apiary, Dallas
~~June 28,10am-12pm:~~ Honey Extracting, Benny Barret's apiary, Dallas
Sept 27, 10am-12pm: It feels like Spring! Working Fall Bees- Laura Winter's apiary, Garland
Nov 1, 12pm-3pm: Winter Prep, Combining Colonies, Feeding & Sugar-Brick Prep.- Kirby Carmichael's apiary, Rockwall
Mid-Nov. DATE & TIME TBD: Flow Hive Honey Harvesting- Andrew Levi's apiary, Dallas

WE KNOW BEES!

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Established in 1969, Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association has served beekeepers and nature enthusiasts for 55 years! A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization, TVBA’s goal is to educate the our membership and the public on subjects related to bees, beekeeping practices, state and local laws or ordinances that regulate beekeeping and products of the hives. We strive to provide both liaison to and coordination with governmental agencies with programs and activities affecting beekeeping. Our members are from Dallas and the surrounding areas of North and East Texas and beyond. All are welcome at every meeting or event!

TVBA hosts Monthly Educational Meetings with various topics of interest relevant to both the seasoned beekeeper as well as the beginner beekeeper or simply any bee-lover. Each meeting includes a Speaker Presentation, an optional Beginner Beekeeping Class, Seasonal Content and of course- fun and fellowship with like-minded people.

Join our E-Mail Newsletter for monthly reminders and to hear about Seasonal Events such as workshops, apiary visits and other honey bee-related activities in the North Texas community.

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