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2026 Membership Dues
HIBA membership renews annually each January 1st. Both returning and new members can pay online from the membership page.
January 24, 2026
2026 HIBA Beginner Beekeeper Class
2026 beginner beekeeper class information is available here.
February 6, 2026 6:30pm
Swarm Traps, Woodenware Review
Guest Speaker – Mark Kilty
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
March 6, 2026 6:30pm
Analysis of Frames/Deadouts/Pkg. Install/Splits
Guest Speaker – Amber Rutledge, Illinois Apiary Inspector
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
April 10, 2026 6:30pm
North American Honey Bee Expo
Guest Speakers – Luke Harvey
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
May 8, 2026 6:30pm
Mite Check/General Hive Inspections/Splits/Mead Making
Guest Speaker – TBD
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
June 6, 2026, 8:30am – 1:30pm
Field Day – Wildlife Prairie Park
Guest Speakers – TBD
Hive openings with Apiary Manager Steve Schmidt
Raffle and door prizes available
3826 N Taylor Rd, Hanna City, IL 61536
July 24, 2026 6:30pm
Mite Management
Guest Speaker – Luke Harvey
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
September 11, 2026 6:30pm
Hive Winterization, Treatment, and Feeding
Guest Speaker – Mark Kilty & Pam Tomka
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604
October 9, 2026 6:30pm
Fall Banquet/Potluck, Honey Contest, Elections
Peoria County Farm Bureau 1716 N University St Ste 3, West Peoria, IL 61604