About this Event
Welcome to the Central Indiana Beekeepers Association Holiday Winter Cluster! Join us at the Holliday Park Nature Center on December 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM for a buzzing good time. 🐝🎄
Come together with fellow bee enthusiasts to celebrate the holiday season and share your love for these amazing pollinators. Learn about winter beekeeping tips, enjoy festive treats, and participate in fun activities.
Don't miss out on this special event to connect with the local beekeeping community and spread some holiday cheer. Mark your calendars and get ready to bee-lieve in the magic of the season! 🐝🎁
We can't wait to see you there! 🐝✨
Event Date: December 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM (Eastern Time)
The evening's main speaker will feature Dr. Becky Masterman cohost of Beekeeping Today Podcast, widely considered one of the best overall choices for learning beekeeping.
Everyone will automatically be entered in the free raffle with a chance to win exciting prizes.
In addition you will receive a free Holiday Scratch-Off Card for a chance to win a Holiday Ornament.
Those who are competitive can test their knowledge with the Dinner Table Honeybee Trivia Game.
For an extra dose of fun, participate in the honey dessert competition, where you can vie for the title of the Best Honey Dessert Competition Recipe. Please ensure that all entries include honey, and remember to bring a copy of your recipe. The winner will recieve the People's Choice Award determined by popular vote.
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Potluck Dinner
Info: A main course will be provided and you’re invited to bring along your favorite side dish to share.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:15 PM
Raffle, Prizes and Games
Info: Get ready for an evening brimming with exciting raffle prizes!
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
Special Guest Speaker
Host: Dr. Becky Masterman
Info: We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Becky Masterman—a leading expert in apiculture, co-host of the Beekeeping Today Podcast, and columnist for Bee Culture Magazine.
With a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota Bee Lab, where she specialized in the neuroethology of honey bee hygienic behavior, Dr. Masterman bridges world-class science with hands-on practice. The former leader of the UMN Bee Squad and current head of the Minnesota Honey Producers Association Habitat Committee, she brings decades of expertise straight to our community.
🕑: 08:15 PM - 08:20 PM
Best Honey Dessert Award
Host: 1st Place Trophy
Info: For an extra dose of fun, participate in the honey dessert competition, where you can vie for The Best Honey Dessert Trophy. Please ensure that all entries include honey, and remember to bring a copy of your recipe. The winner will receive the People's Choice Award determined by popular vote.
🕑: 08:20 PM - 08:30 PM
Announcements and Closing Remarks
Event venue & nearby stays
Holliday Park Nature Center, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis, United States
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