Meetings and Events:
The Brown County Beekeepers Association hold their monthly meetings every third Wednesday of the month at the Ashwaubenon Bowling Lanes, Green Bay. Meeting time is at 7 p.m. All beekeepers or those interested in beekeeping are welcome to attend.
Octoberfest 2009
This years Octoberfest celebration proved to be as good as any in the past. Although the day started a bit dreary, it wasn’t long before the sun broke through and people began to fill the street. Tom, Gary, and Wyane with his wife, were first to arrive and set up the booth. Ironically we were positioned right in front of the Queen Bee Resturant. Not quite sure if that was intentional or not. Later several other members showed up including Randy, Mike, Brian, Bill, the McMahons, Steve S. and his wife and Earl and his wife. Of course the Wisconsin Honey Queen also came for a good portion of the day and helped promote the industry. There was plenty of honey available and with the observation hive Randy filled, there was a steady stream of onlookers and buyers. I’m not certian of the total number of pounds sold, but I think it was pretty good. Enjoy the pictures of the day below courtesy of Gary McMahon.
2009 Botanical Gardens Review
On June 5th, 6th, and 7th, the club represented what we do with honey, book and wax products at the Botanical Gardens. Although the weather wasn’t to bad on Friday, Saturday and Sunday turned alittle cool. Sales though we’re pretty good. Alot of people stopped in to purchase honey products, talk bees or view the observation hive we had on Saturday. Amy Roden, the current Wisconsin Honey Queen, also made an appearance on Saturday. It was nice to have her there representing the state reguarding bees. Here are some pictures highlighting one of the days.
As you can see we had visitors of all ages.
The Lincoln Park Zoo Educational Building recently recieved a hive of bees complinents of Wesley Honey Farms and installed by members of the Brown County Beekeepers Association. Here is the article in the local newspaper.
Past Events:
Octoberfest 2008
Here is the pictures of the day on September 27th, 2008 at the Appleton Octoberfest celebration. The day started out at 6:30am with setup by Tom, Hank, Gary, and Wayne and his wife. People started flowing down the street by 8:30. Earl and Lee showed up with the Honey Queen as well. It was nice to have her there. Jim and Steve also stopped by for awhile. The rest of the day resulted in good awareness to our booth. The new banner helped to bring people over to the tables too. Honey sales were very good according to Tom and Wayne based on other years sales. Business varied from hectic to moderate but basically very good. We were packed up and on the road by 7pm. As soon as I get a dollar amount of honey sold, I will post it. Enjoy some pictures below from the event.
Here is the inital setup
The booth with the banner up
Getting things in their place
All finished. That looks good. Bring on the crowd.
Here’s Wayne and Earl working the crowd
Here is Hank with the Honey Queen next to his display
Be sure to get involved in our next honey sales event. It was nice talking to people about bees and mingling with the people. It’s a great chance to educate the public.
If you would like to contact the Brown County Beekeepers Association, you may e-mail us at: TCash99930@aol.com or write to: Brown County Beekeepers Association, Thomas Cashman – Secretary, 1418 Chicago St.,Green Bay,WI. 54301-3840. Phone (920)-432-2261.
