Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – May 2025 Meeting and Auction
2025-05-17 12:00 - 15:30 UTC | Jefferson East Park, 259 E Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH, 44047, United States
May Meeting & Auction

May 17, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Free

Join us on Saturday, May 17th at noon for a potluck lunch with a short meeting starting at 1pm then the auction will begin. Please bring a small dish to share. The auction is a hugely popular event every year. There will be beekeeping-related items as well as some other possible items. It’s always a lot of fun, and a good chance to pick up some new or different beekeeping equipment and support a great local organization. *Cash only, please.
There is no charge to attend this event, and you do not need to be a member to attend.
The location for the event is East Park, 259 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047. This is an outdoor location under a roofed pavilion with picnic tables. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Field Day - 2025
2025-06-28 10:00 - 15:00
ACBA Field Day – Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 10 AM till 3 PM
Location: Jeff McCarty Apiary located at 6303 US Highway 6, Rome (Hartsgrove), OH 44085
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association is pleased to announce that our 2025 Field Day will be held on June 28th. The program is designed to educate all levels of beekeepers. Admission is free but you must be a current member of the Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to attend. Preregistration is required. Club will provide Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Beverages. Bring a dish/dessert to share. Veils Required. Disposable gloves will be provided.
For additional information or to register contact Sharon Riccio at 440-576-8818 or e-mail her at sjriccio@yahoo.com

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association - July Meeting
2025-07-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson East Park, 259 E Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH, 44047, United States
July Meeting

July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join us on Saturday, July 19th for our July meeting!

Location is the East Park in Jefferson AKA Jefferson Dog Park, located 259 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047 across from Memorial Field. This is a public park with picnic tables and a roofed pavilion. The meeting will be outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather.
This is a free event, open to the public, and you do not have to be a member to attend.
We will have a potluck lunch at 12 noon with the meeting to follow.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association - September Meeting
2025-09-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson East Park, 259 E Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH, 44047, United States
September Meeting

September 20, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join us on Saturday, September 20th for our September meeting!

Location is the East Park in Jefferson AKA Jefferson Dog Park, located 259 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047 across from Memorial Field. This is a public park with picnic tables and a roofed pavilion. The meeting will be outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather.
This is a free event, open to the public, and you do not have to be a member to attend.
We will have a potluck lunch at 12 noon with the meeting to follow.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – January Meeting
2026-01-10 12:00 - 15:00 | Ashtabula County District Libary, 4335 Park Ave, Ashtabula, OH, 44004, United States
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – January Meeting

Saturday January 10, 2026

Ashtabula Public Library – 4335 Park Ave Ashtabula, Ohio 44004

The Robert S Morrison Foundation Room

Potluck at 12:00 – Meeting at 1:00

Topic: TBD

Any questions e-mail sjriccio@yahoo.com

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association - February Meeting
2026-02-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Ashtabula County District Libary, 4335 Park Ave, Ashtabula, OH, 44004, United States
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – February Meeting
Saturday February 21, 2026
Ashtabula Public Library – 4335 Park Ave Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
The Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Potluck at 12:00 – Meeting at 1:00
Topic: TBD
Any questions e-mail sjriccio@yahoo.com

Beginning Beekeeping Class
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Ashtabula Extension Office, 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, 44047, United States
Beginning Beekeeping Class
The being held on Saturday, February 28th, 2025 from 1 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. at the Ashtabula County OSU Extension Building located at 39 Wall Street, Jefferson, OH 44047.
Topics include knowing your equipment, installing your bees, hive management and much more. To register call Sharon at 440-576-8818 or e-mail sjriccio@yahoo.com or message me. Cost is $20 per person. No charge for youths under 18. All participants must preregister due to limited seating.
Benefits in attending the Beginning Beekeeping Class:

Complimentary 2026 membership to the Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association
Membership to the ACBA includes use of the club’s extractor
Ability to attend ACBA Field Day
Complimentary 2026 membership to the Ohio State Beekeepers Association (OSBA)

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – March Meeting
2026-03-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Ashtabula County District Libary, 4335 Park Ave, Ashtabula, OH, 44004, United States
Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – March Meeting
Saturday March 14, 2026
Ashtabula Public Library – 4335 Park Ave Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
The Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Potluck at 12:00 – Meeting at 1:00
Guest Speaker: Emily Mueller
Topic: Necropsy of a Dead Out
The presentation is part of the OSBA’s Traveling Speaker Program.
Any questions e-mail sjriccio@yahoo.com

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – April Meeting
2026-04-18 12:00 - 15:00 | Ashtabula County District Libary, 4335 Park Ave, Ashtabula, OH, 44004, United States
Saturday April 18, 2026
Ashtabula Public Library – 4335 Park Ave Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
The Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Potluck at 12:00 – Meeting at 1:00
Guest Speaker: Joe Kovaleski, OSBA Traveling Speaker
Topic: Chemical Treatments for Varroa Control
Any questions e-mail sjriccio@yahoo.com

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – May 2026 Meeting and Auction
2026-05-16 12:00 - 15:30 | Jefferson East Park, 259 E Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH, 44047, United States
May Meeting & Auction
May 16, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join us on Saturday, May 16th at noon for a potluck lunch with a short meeting starting at 1pm then the auction will begin. Please bring a small dish to share. The auction is a hugely popular event every year. There will be beekeeping-related items as well as some other possible items. It’s always a lot of fun, and a good chance to pick up some new or different beekeeping equipment and support a great local organization. *Cash only, please.
There is no charge to attend this event, and you do not need to be a member to attend.
The location for the event is East Park, 259 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047. This is an outdoor location under a roofed pavilion with picnic tables. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Field Day - 2026
2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00
ACBA Field Day – Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10 AM till 3 PM

Location: Anne Hathy Apiary located at 2173 Stumpville Road, Jefferson, OH 44047

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association is pleased to announce that our 2026 Field Day will be held on June 20th. The program is designed to educate all levels of beekeepers. Admission is free but you must be a current member of the Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association to attend. Preregistration is required. Club will provide Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Beverages. Bring a dish/dessert to share. Veils Required. Disposable gloves will be provided.

For additional information or to register contact Sharon Riccio at 440-576-8818 or e-mail her at sjriccio@yahoo.com

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association – July Meeting
2026-07-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson East Park, 259 E Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH, 44047, United States
Please join us on Saturday, July 11th for our July meeting!

Location is the East Park in Jefferson AKA Jefferson Dog Park, located 259 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047 across from Memorial Field. This is a public park with picnic tables and a roofed pavilion. The meeting will be outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather.
This is a free event, open to the public, and you do not have to be a member to attend.
We will have a potluck lunch at 12 noon with the meeting to follow.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association - September Meeting
2026-09-19 12:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson East Park, 259 E Jefferson St, Jefferson, OH, 44047, United States
September Meeting

September 19, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Please join us on Saturday, September 19th for our September meeting!

Location is the East Park in Jefferson AKA Jefferson Dog Park, located 259 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, OH 44047 across from Memorial Field. This is a public park with picnic tables and a roofed pavilion. The meeting will be outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather.
This is a free event, open to the public, and you do not have to be a member to attend.
We will have a potluck lunch at 12 noon with the meeting to follow.
We look forward to seeing you there!

2026 Ohio State Beekeepers Association - Fall Conference
2026-10-23 17:00 - 2026-10-24 17:00 | Kent State University – Ashtabula Campus, 3300 Lake Rd, Ashtabula, OH, 44004, United States
The Ashtabula County Beekeepers Association is proud to announce that the 2026 Ohio State Beekeepers – Fall Conference. It will be held at Kent State University – Ashtabula Campus on Friday evening October 23rd and all day Saturday October 24th.

There are three separate registrations: General Conference, Beginning Beekeeping Certification or Pollinator Steward Certification (only register for one).

The link to register is https://ohiostatebeekeepers.org/fall-conference/
