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2025 GBA Fall Conference and UGA Beekeeper Certification Testing

  • 12 Sep 2025
  • 13 Sep 2025
  • 2535 Lanier Tech Dr, Gainesville, GA 30507 Ramsey Conference Center

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • GBA Officers register here
  • If you have been invited to be a judge at the honey show, we will cover your registration fee.
  • If you have been invited to be a steward at the honey show, the cost for your registration $60.00 to include registration fees and lunch each day.
  • If you are an invited speaker at this conference, we cover your registration fee.
  • We are delighted to host at no cost the representative from each State Bee Association.
  • Students may only register as students if you can supply us with a current student ID for your school or university. Your fee is the cost of our providing you with lunch. Please know YOU MUST send the secretary a copy of your current ID to secretary@gabeekeeping.com
    He will provide you with a registration code once he has received a copy of your ID.
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Experience the buzz at the 2025 Georgia Beekeepers Association Conference! This can't-miss event features an impressive lineup of experts who will share cutting-edge research and practical wisdom to elevate your beekeeping skills. Browse diverse vendor offerings, connect with fellow bee enthusiasts from across the region, and don't miss Friday's special dinner featuring Dr. Tsuruda's entertaining talk followed by awards and Master Beekeeper program testing results. Whether you're a seasoned apiarist or just beginning your journey with bees, this knowledge-packed conference promises to inspire, educate, and energize your beekeeping practice!

Conference Details:

  • Dates: September 12-13, 2025
  • Location: Ramsay Conference Center, 2535 Lanier Tech Dr, Gainesville, Georgia 30507
  • Pre-Conference Events (September 11):
    • UGA Master Beekeeper program testing (Certified, Journeyman, Master, Master Crafts) Read more about the UGA testing here.
    • Welsh Honey Judge training by American Honey Show Training Council
      To participate in UGA testing or honey judge training you must register to attend the GBA Fall Conference and select the testing level as an add-on. 

Keynote Speakers:

Jon Zawiaskak
Jennifer Tsuruda
Jörg Mayer
Krispn Given
Geoff Williams
  • For members who do bee removals, Geoff Williams's talk on Friday will count as a continuing education credit for license renewal.
  • The GBA Board of Directors meets at 4:30 PM on Thursday, September 11 in the Lyman Hall Breakout room of the Ramsey Conference Center
  • On Saturday September 13, the day begins with the Club President’s Breakfast 7:45 AM, (only for current local club presidents). The conference begins with the GBA Annual Business Meeting at 9:00. The day closes at 5:00.
  • To participate in testing you must register to attend the GBA Fall Conference and select the testing level as an add-on. 

  • Fee Schedule:

In an effort to simplify the registration process we now require online payment. If you have not paid within 15 minutes of registering online, your registration will automatically cancel. Please have your payment information ready before registering for this event. 

  • Early registration for the weekend  is $95 for members and $110 for nonmembers.
  • On September 4, registration will be $125 for everyone.
  • Friday night dinner, $25
  • Early registration for one-day, Friday or Saturday registration fee is $65.
  • On September 4, a one-day registration will be $90.

Testing Program fees (fee includes lunch on Thursday):

  • Certified: $90
  • Journeyman, Master, Master Crafts: $100
  • Honey Judge: $145

Refund policy: If you cancel by September 4, you may receive a refund of your registration fee. No refunds will be issued after September 4

Georgia Beekeepers Association

 is a 501(c)5 non-profit organization


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