Oldham County Beekeepers Association

Saving Bees by Educating Beekeepers

We are a friendly beekeeping group located in Oldham County, Kentucky. We educate and support local beekeepers through in-person and online education, community involvement, and sales opportunities. We welcome anyone interested in bees and encourage you to come join the fun.

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Upcoming Events

From the Hive: Upcoming Beekeeping Events

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June General Meeting -Field Day!

Event Type: in-person
June 28, 2025
5000 KY 53 Crestwood, KY 40014
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10:00 – 12:00

June General Meeting -Field Day!

Event Type: in-person
June 28, 2025
*** Rain is expected on June 14th so we have moved our field day to June 28th from 10 until noon!**** We are so excited to have our first field day of the season. Don Chesak has graciously offered his apiary for us to dig into the bees and he always has a bunch of interesting situations to learn from! Not to mention his apiary set up is amazing! Bring your suit and curiosity as we get some hands on experience! Take the driveway to the left of the house and follow it all the way back into the apiary!

July General Meeting

Event Type: in-person
July 10, 2025
309 N 1st Ave, La Grange, KY 40031
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19:00 – 21:00

July General Meeting

Event Type: in-person
July 10, 2025
Join us in person as we discuss General Operating Guidelines for OCBA. As a club we have recently adapted a 503c status and have been rebuilding the club from the ground up! A lot of work has gone on behind the scenes to keep our club active and create a club that supports our members. During this meeting we will talk about the GOG which have been created and also catch up with beekeeping trends. It's a great chance to meet fellow members and learn about our new guidelines.

July Business Meeting

Event Type: online
July 22, 2025
via Zoom
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19:30 – 20:30

July Business Meeting

Event Type: online
July 22, 2025
Join us for our monthly business meeting where we talk about the direction and happenings in our club. We welcome anyone but only members get a vote on club activities. The Zoom link is sent via The Buzz which is our members only monthly newsletter. Contact us if you would like more information!

Learn Beekeeping in Kentucky

  • We provide education opportunities for new and experienced beekeepers.
  • In-person meetings with a variety of interesting topics taught by experienced club members and guest speakers.
  • Continued support with both a private (members only) and public Facebook groups.
  • Stay connected with opportunities for further education.
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Beekeepers’ Calendar

Current Month: June
  • Colony population peaks as major Spring flow comes to an end.
  • Swarming wanes.
  • As daytime temperatures begin to warm into the 8O’s and 9O’s, nectar curing and honey capping become a major focus of the colony, along with ventilation to
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