Here is the new and completely revised schedule regarding honeybee-related Fair activities, such as submitting and judging fair entries, setting up the FCBA bee booth, delivering honey for sale at the bee booth during the Fair, and dismantling the bee booth.
2026 Fair Sept 18-26, 2026
Schedule and Details
Booth Setup & Honey Sales Drop-Off:
Monday, September 14th, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Please note: All honey to be sold must be pre-labeled prior to drop-off. This change is intended to make the check-in and setup process smoother for everyone involved.
Honey, Beeswax and other Honeybee-related Fair Entries Accepted:
Tuesday, September 15th and Wednesday, September 16th, from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Judging:
Thursday, September 17th
Building Opens to the Public:
Friday, September 18th, at 4:00 PM (Attendance for FCBA on this day is optional; you may choose whether or not to open your booth)
Tear Down
Sunday, Sept. 27th, 8 AM to 10 AM: Dismantle the bee booth, remove the observation hive, and retrieve unsold honey.
Fair-Related Policies
- Go Here to see FCBA Rules for selling your hive products at the Fair
- Go Here to see Fair Rules and Regulations for honeybee-related Fair submissions
- Free Fair Admission for watch standers:
Volunteers who sign up for FCBA booth shifts on four or more different days that require fair admission (this excludes setup or teardown days) will receive a weekly Fair pass for the entire week. Weekly Fair passes include parking. People who work single shifts (or fewer than 4 shifts) will receive a free daily admission pass and parking pass for each day.