Buzz In The Black Hills Conference 2027

Resilient Bees, Resilient Beekeepers Join us for vendors, booths, a silent auction and door prizes (must be present to win), interesting speakers, Friday evening social at The Box Event Center with flatbread snack platters; Saturday morning general session & afternoon breakout sessions with beginners and advanced topics/demos, light breakfast and buffet lunch included in the ticket price and hosted by The Box Event Center, and more! Expand the agenda to check out the lineup of topics and speakers! From 2pm-4pm on Friday, February 12th at The Box Event Center, we are offereing as a conference add on, a Bee-ginners Beekeeping 101 course for up to 25 registrants. This two-hour beginner overview is designed for those curious about beekeeping and covers the very basics: common beekeeper terminology, hive components, equipment, how to get started with bees, and what to expect your first season. This session is intended as a simple introduction and is not a comprehensive beekeeping course. For those interested in getting more in-depth education, the Basic Beekeeping Course at Western Dakota Tech is strongly recommended. We have a Friday evening session and social from 6:00-9:00pm. Doors open at 5:00pm at The Box Event Center. 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719 On Saturday, doors open at 7:00 am. Breakfast from 7:00-8:00am. Conference from 8:00-4:30pm at The Box Event Center. 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719 Social: Flat Breads - Margherita, Pepperoni, & BBQ Chicken. Drink cart with speciality cocktail, Bee's Knees. Breakfast: Danishes & Coffee Lunch: Soup and Sandwich Buffet. Soup Du Jour, Sliced Ham, Smoked Turkey, Swiss & Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Artisan Breads, Sandwich Condiments, Mixed Green Salad with Two Dressing Options, Potato Salad, Rolls and Butter. Lemonade & Tea. To guarantee lunch, ticket sales will end Monday, Februrary 8th. Friday, February 5th deadline to order a conference shirt please stay tuned. Reserve a Hotel Room We secured a block of 15 rooms at the The Courtyard by Marriott, for conference attendees for $99 plus tax. The Courtyard by Marriott is attached to The Box. Call The Couryard by Marriott Rapid City at 605-791-0945 or us this link to Book Your Group Rate for Buzz in th Black Hills to book your own room with your own payment. When you call to book, mention “BH Beekeepers Club” to get the discounted rate. There is an additional parking fee for hotel registrants of $8.99 plus tax per room per night. This parking fee includes perks: buy one, get one Drink at The Bistro; 10% Discount on order at attached Starbucks; 10% Discount at The Bistro; Complimentray Market item; $20 Free Play at Cadillac Jack's & Tin Lizzie Gaming Resports in Deadwood. Vendors You Will Find at the Conference More announcements soon. Interested in being a vendor or informatinal booth at the conference? Follow this link and fill out the form to apply to become a vendor or informational booth. Informational Booths You Will Find at the Conference Black Hills Area Beekeeper's Club - Feel free to stop by and ask our local beekeepers any questions you may have throughout the conference. Interested in being a vendor or informatinal booth at the conference? Follow this link and fill out the form to apply to become a vendor or informational booth. Sponsors Thank you to Black Hills Area Beekeeper's Club and the list of thank you's and supporters will continue to grow! Prizes & Silent Auction A list of prizes and silent aution items coming soon!