Granville County Beekeepers Association

06/02/2026

Have beekeeping questions? We've got answers! This month's GCBA meeting features a Beekeeping Q&A Panel with experienced beekeepers. Whether you're a new beekeeper or a seasoned beek, bring your questions and join the conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

📅 June 4, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 6:30 PM, Meeting Begins: 7:00 PM
📍 Granville Co. Expo Center: Oxford, NC

05/15/2026

Year of Honey Raffle Tickets are available now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gcba-year-of-honey-raffle--2026

Support local beekeeping and enter for your chance to win a delicious collection of North Carolina honey & hive products!

Buy your tickets today! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gcba-year-of-honey-raffle--2026

📅 Winner drawn at the 10th Annual Bee Jubilee: Saturday, June 27, 2026

✔ Winner does NOT need to be present to win
✔ Prize can be shipped anywhere in the U.S.

05/08/2026

Great meeting tonight on managing colonies for honey production! 🍯 Huge thank you to our speaker, Charles, for sharing his knowledge and experience, and thanks to everyone who came out and joined the discussion.

05/04/2026

Join us this Thursday, May 7th for an evening all about bees, honey, and community! We'll be welcoming Charles Fleming of Bradfield's Bee Yard - Harnett County, NC to present on Managing Honey 🍯

Charles brings years of hands-on experience—from hobby beekeeping beginnings in 2010 to supporting local farms with pollination. He’s passionate about sharing knowledge and helping beekeepers of all levels grow.

Thinking about becoming a NCSBA Certified Beekeeper? This is your chance to take the written exam! 🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM for test takers

Whether you're brand new or a seasoned beekeeper, come learn, connect, and talk bees with us. See you there! 🐝

04/28/2026

🌼🐝 Vendor Opportunity for Members! 🐝🌼 Join us at the Oxford Armory Farmers Market every Saturday from May–October, 8AM–12PM! GCBA members can sell honey, beeswax products, and more in our dedicated booth space for just $10 per week.

📍 Oxford Armory Farmers Market
🗓️ Reserve your spot by the Wednesday before each market.
👉https://granvillecobeekeepers.wildapricot.org/event-6676271

04/16/2026

04/03/2026

Great turnout tonight! 🐝 We loved sharing the benefits of using a queen castle in your apiary and are excited to kick off our club queen rearing project. Thanks to everyone who joined us—see you at our next meeting on May 7th!

03/31/2026

🐝 Join us for the GCBA April Meeting! 🐝 This Thursday, April 2nd, come connect with fellow beekeepers and enthusiasts as we welcome Melvin McBride, who will be sharing insights on using a Queen Castle to build stronger colonies & getting involved with GCBA Queen Rearing club efforts.

📍 Location: Granville County Expo Center: 4185 US 15, Oxford, NC

🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM, Meeting starts at 7:00 PM

You do not have to be a member to attend. Come learn, connect, and grow your beekeeping skills. We hope to see you there!

02/22/2026

🐝 Come Early & Don’t Miss the Deals! 🐝 Our next Granville County Beekeepers Association monthly meeting is starting a little sooner than usual — with a Parking Lot Yard Sale at 5:30 PM!

This is your chance to buy, sell, or trade beekeeping equipment and supplies with fellow beekeepers before spring build-up and swarm season are in full swing. Need extra boxes? Looking to rehome unused equipment? Searching for that one piece you forgot you needed? This is the place.

02/15/2026

The 10th Annual Bee Jubilee vendor application is now LIVE! Please find it on Eventeny:

Bee Jubilee 2026 - GET READY for our 10th annual event.FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!Education - 100+ Vendors - Honey Show - Live Auction @ 130 - Honey Tasting - More! BEES & HONEY GALORE and education abounds. Shop with dozens businesses of all sorts - home grown, hand made, Bee and agriculture relat...