2026 CPBA~ Calendar of Events

NCSBA Meetings

https://www.ncbeekeepers.org/calendar/state-meetings

Please Note: This is a tentative schedule and subject to change. Please check back prior to meetings or apiary inspections for any meeting topic changes and apiary inspection time changes. Apiary inspections are weather dependent, and any changes are made by the night prior to the inspection. 

JANUARY 2026

CPBA Meeting

• January 20th (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Honey Bee Jeopardy!

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspection: Saturdays, January 10th at 9am and 31st at 10am.  Lead Inspector: Laura

FEBRUARY 2026

STATE MEETING: February 5-7 at the New Bern Convention Center. This is a great learning experience! Come learn something new about the honey bee and get supplies you need from the venders there.

Register for the NCSBA Conference here

2026 Spring Meeting

CPBA Meeting

• February 17th (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social, 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Swarms- How to collect a swarm and what supplies you need to bring.

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturdays, February 7th and 21st at 9am (weather permitting). Lead Inspector: TBA

MARCH 2026

CPBA Meeting

• March17th (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social, 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Pollinators 

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturdays, March 7th and 21st at9am.  Lead Inspector: TBA

APRIL 2026

CPBA Meeting

• April 21st (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social, 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Tropilaelaps Mites and Mite Treatments

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturday, April 4th and18th at 9am (weather dependent).  Lead inspectors: TBA

MAY 2026

CPBA Meeting

• May 19th (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social, 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: The Honey Bee and Ant Love Affair with Laura Lewis.

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturdays, May 2nd,16th and 30th at 9am (weather dependent). Lead inspectors: TBA

• May 20th- World Bee Day

JUNE 2026 

CPBA Meeting

• June 16th (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social, 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Heat Stroke and Bee Sting Safety 

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturdays, June 13th and 27th at 9am (weather dependent).

Lead inspector: TBA

JULY 2026

CPBA Meeting

• July 21st (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social, 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Hot Honey and Creamed Honey

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturday, July 11th and the 25th at 9am (weather dependent). Lead Inspector: TBA

AUGUST 2026

CPBA Meeting

• August 18th (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social, 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Bee Hazards with Laura Lewis 

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturdays, August 8th and 22nd at 9am (weather dependent). Lead Inspector: TBA

• August 15th- World HONEY BEE Day! 

SEPTEMBER 2026

CPBA Meeting

• September 15th (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Adulterated Honey 

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturdays, September 5th and 19th at 9am (weather dependent). Lead Inspector: TBA

OCTOBER 2026

CPBA Meeting

• October 20th (Tuesday): BEE CLUB MEETING 6:30pm Social 7pm to 9pm meeting
  • Teaching and Learning topic: Round Table Discussion. Come ready with your questions!

Please note: The Extension Office is still under construction. Our meetings are held at:

  The American Legion Post 24 at 2107 S. Glenburnie Rd. New Bern NC 28562

CPBA Apiary Inspections: Saturdays, October 3rd, 17th and 31st at 9am (weather dependent). Lead Inspector: TBA

• Mum Fest: TBA                                                                                                   

NOVEMBER 2026

CPBA Meeting

• NOTE: There is not a regular CPBA meeting in November or December
• CPBA Holiday Party- Tuesday, November 17th. 

CPBA Apiary Inspections: TBA

DECEMBER 2026

CPBA Meeting

• NO MEETING- HAPPY HOLIDAYS! See you next year!
• NOTE: There is not a regular CPBA meeting in November or December

CPBA Apiary Inspections: TBA