Cumberland County Beekeepers Association - NC

10/13/2026

If you’re near Vass and ready to start your beekeeping journey, this is a great opportunity!

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10/03/2026

The CCBA is still attending and we will be inside! Come learn about honey bees, beekeeping, and taste some local honey! 1-5PM. And I hear there will be some delicious bourbon to taste!

The Forecast Calls for Bourbon. Rain? Shine? Either way, we’re pouring! Tomorrow’s Heritage & Harvest Bourbon Showcase will go on as planned, with wonderful indoor space ready if the weather gets a little spirited.

09/25/2026

A full room of people learning about Beekeeping! Welcome to an exciting new world!

Our first Beekeeping class had a fantastic turnout! 🐝 So excited to start learning all about bees!

09/21/2026

Last chance for to join a FREE Beginner Beekeeper School this fall! First class starts this Thursday 9/24!
Instructor Kenny Bailey is a Master Beekeeper with over 30 years of experience. This is one of the only free in person classes offered in NC. The class is offered through the Cumberland County NC Cooperative Extension. Registration is required. Held on 6 Thursdays 6-8PM over the next two months. Come explore the exciting world of Beekeeping!

Cumberland County NC - Cooperative Extension

Back by popular demand for the fall of 2026!N.C. Cooperative Extension, Cumberland County Center will be conducting a free Beginning Beekeeping Course starting on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at…

09/09/2026

🐝 Change your classroom with one hive.

A live honey bee program can turn pollinator science into something students can see, question, and experience firsthand.

The 2027 Bee Grant provides eligible schools and nonprofits with support for educational live bee programs, along with curriculum, lesson plans, and resources to bring learning into the heart of the hive.

📅 Save these important dates:

• Part 1 deadline: October 15
• Part 2 deadline: October 30
• All applicant notification: December 16
• Grant package arrival: February 2027

We’ve provided extensive resources to guide you through the application process. Go to our website for all the details: https://www.thebeecause.org/the-bee-grant/

09/04/2026

Its time for the Cumberland County Fair! The CCBA Booth is open and we are ready to answer all your honey bee related questions! We also have delicious local honey for sale and honey straws for snacking. Come say hi!

08/13/2026

CCBA beekeepers will be at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden Saturday 10AM-2PM! Come say hi and let’s talk about honeybees!

08/03/2026

Our new demonstration apiary at Cape Fear Botanical Garden is buzzing! Stop by and check out the new location!

07/28/2026

Hey Honey! We had a great CCBA monthly meeting tonight, learning all about that sweet liquid gold- honey! 🍯🍯🍯 Special thanks to members Matt and Jamie Booth for offering insight on honey bottling equipment and technique. Then, we heard from NCSBA Master Craftsman Beekeeper Mark Case from Randolph County Beekeepers Association on preparing the bee juice (honey) for a honey show! Honey shows can be tricky when there’s prize and pride on the line! 🏅Thank you Matt, Jamie, and Mark for your wisdom! 🐝🐝🐝

07/28/2026

The Yellow-legged Hornet has been found in Union County, NC.

The yellow-legged hornet has been discovered in North Carolina. It is important that we all stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity around your hives. The form for reporting this insect can be found on the NCDA & CS website.