2026 CSBA Summer Bee College

Saturday June 13th, 2026

Garfield County Fairgrounds & Event Center
1001 Railroad Ave
Rifle CO 81650

Friday, June 12th:
Meet & Greet–4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Event Hall

Saturday, June 13th:
7:00 am – 2:00 pm, Event Hall
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Maness Apiary, hands-on sessions
(bring yourprotective gear)

Tentative Meeting Agenda:

7:15 am – 7:45 am Registration at Fairgrounds Event Hall
7:45 am – 8:00 am Welcome/Introductions
8:00 am – 9:00 am Dr. Robyn Underwood
9:00 am – 9:10 am Break
9:10 am – 9:40 am Master Beekeeper Awards & Presentations
9:40 am – 10:40 am TBD
10:40 am – 10:50 am Break
10:50 am – 11:20 am CSBA Business Meeting
11:20 am – 12:10 pm Lunch
12:10 pm – 1:10 pm Dr. Robyn Underwood
01:10 pm – 1:40 pm Closing-Directions to apiary, Meeting Room Clean Up/Breakdown
1:40 pm – 2:00 pm Travel to Hands on Activities
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Hands on Activities at Maness apiary
4:00 pm Official Summer Meeting Conclusion

Cost of the Meeting/Presentations and Hands-on in the field instruction will be $40 for CSBA Members with non-Members at $50 (which will include a one-year Independent CSBA Membership).

For those attending in person that register before the early registration deadline, lunch will be provided.
There will be NO camping at Ed Colby’s this year – please plan accordingly.

Registration (Online Through June 10 and in person until meeting is called to order)

Early Bird Registration Deadline (for fast-pass check in): May 10th

General Registration Deadline (to be included in the catering order for lunch): May 18th
(The catering deadline if you want a lunch ticket is May 18th!)
Late Registration will be accepted until the meeting is called to order the morning of June 13th.

Register in person with cash or check on Saturday, June 13th – online registration is not closed, but you can still join us!