Chippewa Valley Bee Expo 2027 Overview

Join us for the Chippewa Valley Bee Expo on April 24 and 25, 2027, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 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 are an experienced beekeeper, an aspiring homesteader or simply curious about how to support pollinators, the Expo is the perfect place to learn, explore and engage with a like-minded community.

Tickets

2027 Bee Expo admission. Valid for one-day or two-day admission on April 24 and 25, 2027, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Ages 16 and under are free.

Single day: $15

Two-day: $20

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Venue

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds
225 Edward Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

The Expo fills Buildings A and B.

What to Expect

Expert-Led Workshops

Gain valuable insights from experienced beekeepers, researchers and sustainability advocates on topics such as:

Beekeeping 101 and advanced techniques
Hive management and winterization
Pollinator-friendly gardening
Natural and sustainable living
Honey production and processing
Biodiversity and pollinator conservation

Family-Friendly Activities

Kids Corner: fun bee-themed activities, crafts and educational games.
Live demonstrations: honey tasting, cooking with honey and more.
Breakout demos at booths: learn directly from vendors and experts throughout the day.

Vendor Marketplace

Beekeeping equipment and supplies
Honey and honey-based products
Handmade and natural goods
Gardening and sustainable living products
Local food and artisan creations

Raffles and Giveaways

Enter for a chance to win exciting prizes, including beekeeping supplies, gift baskets and local goods. Large-ticket raffle drawing at 4:00 p.m.

Community and Networking

Connect with beekeepers, conservationists and sustainability advocates from across the region. Whether you are 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 and 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 the building afterward

Sunday speakers

9:00 a.m. [TO BE CONFIRMED]
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 afterward

Raffle and Tickets

50/50 raffle: one each day, drawing at 4:00 p.m. You do not need to be present to win.

Arm length ticket: $20 (approximately 20 to 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 and 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 we hope you take home the plaque.

Which Buildings Are Included

WEAU Building A is the main building. It is the raffle building, and it hosts cooking with honey along with vendors.
RCU Building B has some vendors and is where the speakers present.