Upcoming Meetings and Events
Powhatan Earth Day
Powhatan County will host its 19th Earth Day Celebration on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. on the historic Powhatan Courthouse lawn. Attendees can bring a chair or blanket to comfortably enjoy the beauty of nature while perusing a variety of locally-sourced products, as well as environmentally friendly businesses and agencies. The event will include live music, activities for all ages, and food truck refreshments.
Goochland Powhatan Master Gardener Association SpringFest
A free, family-friendly event that celebrates all things related to gardening! Dozens of booths will be available to browse, shop, and explore including the Huguenot Beekeeper’s Booth.
Learn more about SpringFest here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan County Fair
Come one, come all to the local county fair. Daily Attractions include: Carnival rides, Live Bands, Helicopter Rides, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Axe Throwing, Heritage Village and Camp Demonstration, Antique Photography displays, Medieval Reenactment, Master Illusionist, Total Terror Haunted House, arts and craft, Games, and More.
Learn more about the Powhatan County Fair here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
Powhatan Village Farmer’s Market
The Powhatan Village Farmers Market is a grower's market, featuring farm-fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fruits and berries, honey (that’s where we come in!), baked goods and select artisan crafts. The market is located on the beautiful grounds of Bienvenue in the Village of Powhatan. Built in 1820, Bienvenue is the ideal setting for a farmers market - it's a park-like setting with plenty of parking and grass covered by large shade trees for vendors to set up on. The market also has weekly food trucks and live music. Stop by for dinner and stock up for the week on fresh local products…and don’t forget your honey which is being supplied exclusively by the Huguenot Beekepeers Association.
Learn more about the Farmer’s Market here.
National Honey Bee Day Event - Willow Collaborative
The Willow Collaborative is hosting “The Market” on National Honey Bee Day. This event will feature a variety of local artisans and vendors at Village Park in Powhatan, Virginia PLUS Huguenot Beekeepers Association will be there with honey vendors and educational information to share with the public about honeybees, pollinators, plants, and more in celebration of National Honeybee Day.
Don’t forget to swing by The Willow Collaborative booth to learn more about their mission and how YOU can make a difference in your community!
Learn more about the The Willow Collaborative here.
Honey Bee Festival
Huguenot Beekeepers Association will be at the 14th annual Honey Bee Festival at the Chesterfield County Fair Grounds!
There will be live music by the Bee Flats, Children’s Activities, Local Honey, Beekeeping supplies and other things for Sale, Free Bee friendly plants, Educational Talks, Face Painting, Food Trucks, and More!
Learn about the importance of pollinators in the environment, planting native plants, how to care for bee hives and most importantly how We Are All Beekeepers
April Club Meeting
Special Guest Speaker Announcement!
We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan Williamson of Sourwood Farm for his first presentation with our club! He’ll be sharing his expertise on Nectar Management and offering essential insights to help us maximize our hives’ potential this season.
You don’t want to miss this!
Hands-On Apiary Day
Join some of our expert technical advisors for a hands on day in the club apiary this Saturday. Whether this is your first time dealing with bees or you’re an experienced beekeeper, this is a great opportunity to learn from others.
HBA Woodenware Workshop
Club member and Senior Technical Advisor, Keith White, from Honey & The Hive, is leading this excellent educational class on how to build and assemble your beekeeping woodware. The shop door is located around the back of the school near the greenhouse.
We will other Club and Committee on hand to support Keith also.
March Club Meeting
Get ready for an exciting and informative meeting this March! We've packed it with valuable resources to help you and your bees thrive.
What's on the Agenda:
Free Bees! Swarm Catching with Keith White: Learn the secrets of setting up successful bait hives from the renowned beekeeper, Keith White. Gain invaluable knowledge to capture those precious swarms!
Technical Advisor Huddles: Back by popular demand! Spend 30+ minutes with our expert Technical Advisors. Get personalized advice, ask your burning questions, and discuss crucial March hive management tasks with fellow beekeepers.
Member Giveaways: We're showing our appreciation with more fantastic giveaways! Don't miss your chance to win.
February Club Meeting
That's right, you won't want to miss the February HBA meeting! We've got a packed agenda with something for everyone. Here's a sneak peek at what we'll be doing:
Meet the 2025 HBA Officers
Special Guest Speaker
New Technical Advisor Small Group Sessions
Giveaways
Beginner Beekeeping Class
The Huguenot Beekeepers' Association (HBA) is holding its annual Beginning Beekeeping Course on four Saturdays beginning in January and running through March. Attendees will receive instruction on the basics of beekeeping, the various equipment including hive components and tools, diseases and pests, what to expect in the first year, how to purchase and install your bees, sources of pollen and nectar, and (weather permitting) a hands on field day in the club's apiary.
Click “View Event” for more details and to register.
January Club Meeting - Please Note Location Change
Join us for January’s club meeting where we’ll go over start of a new year club business, as well as have special guest, Kathleen Ogilvy with the VA Dept of Forestry.
Please note:
We had to change our meeting location for our tomorrow January 9th club meeting.
We will now be meeting at:
Pocahontas Landmark Center
Address: 4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA
We will start the meeting at 7PM
We will be meeting in the training room. Please use the parking lot to the right side of the building and use the entrance on that side of the building. We will try and post signs to direct you to the room we will be using for our meeting.
December Club Apiary Day
December club apiary day (weather permitting). Advisors will conduct hive inspections, splits, mite treatments, and more. This is a good chance for new beekeepers to ask questions and work hives with the more experienced members. All participants are required to have a signed waiver on file and wear at least a veil.
November Club Apiary Day
November club apiary day (weather permitting). Advisors will conduct hive inspections, splits, mite treatments, and more. This is a good chance for new beekeepers to ask questions and work hives with the more experienced members. All participants are required to have a signed waiver on file and wear at least a veil.
