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The OSBA Conference is a fundraiser to benefit honey bee research
We are always excited to meet with our members and guest presenters at the conference. The knowledge and experiences gained from participating in the event extend beyond what we can directly apply to our beekeeping practices. This gathering serves as an affirmation of the community to which we belong as advocates for pollinators. The friendships and connections that we have because of our bees are worth celebrating!
Pre Conference Events
Those arriving early are able to complete registration, submit items for the auction and honey show, and attend Friday afternoon’s Pre Conference Beekeeping Basics Workshop or the 2024 Oregon Master Beekeeper Program Institute. These events, along with the October meeting of the OSBA Executive Committee, take place in the Wilsonville Convention Center.
Friday Evening Social
Help us kick off this year’s festivities and catch up with friends and colleagues. Enjoy complimentary deserts and refreshments.
Sponsors | Exhibitors | Advertisers
We have opportunities on both Saturday and Sunday to visit with each other as we meet with exhibitors and learn about the goods they’ve brought to share with us. It’s also a perfect time to thank our sponsors and to review the offerings of our advertisers, as seen throughout the pages of this conference program.
Luncheons and Banquet
Break bread with fellow beekeepers and hear about the latest industry updates and enjoy lively discussions.
Honey Show (Click here for the Honey Show guidelines)
Dive into the world of varietal honey with a tasting experience. We will sample some of the most unique and popular honey varieties Oregon has to offer. This year’s entries feature our best honey, wax, and photography. Delsey Maus is Honey Show Judge, and photographs—themed “Pollinators in Action”—are a People’s Choice Award.
Silent and Benefit Auctions
Help us raise funds for honeybee research - all proceeds go to research. The Silent Auction ends at 7:00 pm on Saturday. The Benefit Auction takes place following the Conference Banquet. Your auction donations are appreciated!
Thank you to our Sponsors!
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Click below to purchase tickets. If you are a current OSBA member, log into your account before purchasing to receive membership pricing.
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2024 Conference Admission, Family
$240.00$200.00 - Member price -
2024 Conference Admission, Individual
$200.00$160.00 - Member price
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Saturday Dinner Banquet
$60.00 -
Sunday Luncheon
$25.00 -
Saturday Luncheon
$25.00
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Encaustic Painting
$20.00
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Stained Glass Workshop
$15.00
Located off of the I-5 and 205 freeways, this Wilsonville, Oregon hotel is 20 minutes to downtown Portland and the capital city of Salem. Holiday Inn Portland Wilsonville features free Wi-Fi and a free area shuttle within a 5-mile radius. The venue features an 11,000-square feet of meeting space perfect for company meetings, social events and beekeeping conferences! Discounted room rates are available with this link. |
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Mission
The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, education, and/or scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our stated purpose is to unite the beekeepers of Oregon in an effort to improve beekeeping in the state.
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The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education. Members of the OSBA are a diverse group of individuals who share a fascination for the honey bee and its workings. We range from full-time beekeepers and pollinators with thousands of hives to hobbyists involved in back-yard beekeeping.
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