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Virginia State Beekeepers Association Fall Meeting

Tentative Schedule Subject to change (TBD Titles will be updated)
Wytheville Meeting Center | October 24–26, 2025

Schedule 

Friday, October 24, 2025

  • 12:00–4:00 PM | Vendor Setup (Evansham Ballroom C) & Honey Show Drop-Offs (Meeting Room 3)

  • 12:00–4:00 PM | Microscopy Training with Keith Tignor (Room 2) — open to proctors & candidates; hands-on practice

  • 2:00–4:00 PM | Honey Bee Gadgetry with Dr. James Wilson & VSBA Master Beekeepers (Evansham Ballroom A/B)

  • 5:00 PM | Beekeeper Social & Swag Bag Stuffing Party (pizza + teamwork—everyone welcome!)

Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

Master Beekeeper Program Testing — Saturday only
️ Voting: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

  • 8:30–9:00 AM | Registration, Coffee & Vendor Hall Opens (Volunteers needed)

  • 8:45–9:00 AM | Opening Ceremonies (nominations from the floor accepted & ballots finalized)

Main Stage — Evansham Ballroom A/B

  • 9:00–10:00 AM | Session 1 — Mike Barry (Title TBD)

  • 10:00–10:30 AM | Morning Break / Vendor Browsing

  • 10:30–11:30 AM | Session 2 — Dr. Michelle Flenniken The Impact of Viruses on Honey Bees at the Individual & Cellular Levels

  • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Lunch Break (Visit Honey Show — Meeting Room 3)

  • 1:30–2:30 PM | Session 3 — Dr. James Wilson Teaching About Honey Bees in Virginia: A Symposium for Educators (Resources, Success Stories & Challenges)

  • 2:30–3:30 PM | Session 4 — Michael Bush A Year in a Treatment-Free Apiary

  • 3:30–3:45 PM | Afternoon Break

  • 3:45–4:45 PM | Session 5 — Honey Show Workshop — Preparing Your Entry with Mary Cahill 

Concurrent Sessions & Workshops

  • 10:15 AM–2:15 PM | (Hold) Microscopy Workshop for MBP Prep (Meeting Room 2)

Additional Activities

  • 4:45–5:30 PM | Honey Show (Room 3), Vendor Visits (Ballroom C), MBP Testing continues (Meeting Room 1 & Fireside Room)

SATURDAY EVENING AT

Seven Sisters Brewery 

Address

355 E Main St, Wytheville, VA 24382, USA

Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

  • 8:30–9:00 AM | Coffee & Check-In / Vendor Hall Opens

  • 9:00–10:00 AM | Session 1 — Michael Bush Everything Works If You Let It

  • 10:00–10:30 AM | Morning Break / Last-Call Vendor Sales

  • 10:30 AM–12:00 PM | VSBA Business Meeting & State Apiarist Report (Keith Tignor) +  Master Beekeeper Awards, Door Prize Drawing

  • 12:00–12:15 PM | Break

  • 12:15–1:15 PM | Session 2 — Ryan Williamson Nectar Management: Excluders, Swarms & the Curse of the Honey Dome

  • Concurrent (Room 2) | What the Judges Are Looking For — Mary Cahill

  • 1:15–3:00 PM | Election Announcements, Honey Show Awards, Door Prizes, Closing Q&A

Adjournment


Top Hotels Near Wytheville Meeting Center

1. The Bolling Wilson Hotel

2. Sleep Inn Wytheville (I‑77 & I‑81)

3. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wytheville (IHG)

4. Comfort Suites Wytheville

5. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Wytheville

  • Excellent (~8.6/10), located about a mile from the meeting center off Peppers Ferry Road Hilton+8hotels+8expedia+8.

  • Marriott-standard amenities including indoor pool, fitness center, meeting space, free buffet breakfast, and business services hotels+2Marriott+2expedia+2.

6. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Wytheville

  • Good rating (~8.4/10), just under a mile from downtown and the meeting center hotelsTripadvisorChoice Hotels.

  • Features include free breakfast, indoor pool, and ample parking—ideal if you’ll be traveling with a car Choice Hotels.

Comparison Table

Hotel Distance from Meeting Center Rating Notable Amenities
The Bolling Wilson Hotel ~0.2 mile (downtown) ~9.6/10 (Exceptional) Boutique, historic, rooftop bar & restaurant
Sleep Inn Wytheville Very close ~9.2/10 (Wonderful) Free breakfast, budget‑friendly
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (IHG) Very close ~9.4/10 (Exceptional) Indoor pool, suites, trusted brand service
Comfort Suites Wytheville Steps away ~8.8/10 (Excellent) Spacious suites, indoor pool, buffet breakfast
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott ~1 mile ~8.6/10 (Excellent) Meeting space, pool, fitness center
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson ~1 mile ~8.4/10 (Very Good) Free breakfast, parking, indoor pool

✅ Tips for Booking

  • Fully refundable options are available—use filters on booking sites like Hotels.com or Expedia en.wikipedia.org+10expedia+10The Bolling Wilson Hotel+10Meetings & Conventionshotels+1Marriott+1.

  • If you're driving, free parking and easy highway access are offered by most properties, especially the Sleep Inn, Comfort Suites, and Country Inn.

  • For extra comfort and upscale charm: The Bolling Wilson Hotel is ideal.

  • For families or group stays: Comfort Suites, Holiday Inn Express, or Fairfield Inn offer spacious rooms and facilities.


What’s on in Wytheville This Weekend ️☕

Make the most of your conference downtime — here are easy, walk-and-drive options around town. Full daily listings live here: visitwytheville.com/daily-events. Visit Wytheville

Friday, Oct 24

Saturday, Oct 25

  • Wytheville Farmers Market (8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 210 W. Spring St.) — local produce, baked goods, and artisan finds. Wythe Farmers+1

  • Cars N’ Coffee — Halloween Edition (8:00 AM on Main St./Skeeter’s) — classic cars, coffee, and costumes welcome. AllEvents+1

  • Mayhem on Main (1:00–4:00 PM, Downtown) — family-friendly Halloween fun, vendors & activities. Downtown Wytheville+1

  • Millwald Theatre Haunted House (afternoon; $5 at the door) — historic theatre turned spooky! The Millwald Theatre+2The Millwald Theatre+2

Sunday, Oct 26

  • Magic Rocks! with Illusionist Leon Etienne (3:00 PM, Millwald Theatre) — high-energy magic show to cap the weekend. The Millwald Theatre+1




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