Upcoming
Events
The Bees Knees
Speakeasy Fundraiser
Apis Rescue Inc. is pleased to announce our first annual “The Bees Knees” event.
This will be a 1920s-themed cocktail party with a selection of delicious appetizers from O’Shea’s kitchen, tasty signature drinks using locally sourced honey, music, and socializing. We encourage you to dress in accordance with the theme; however, there is no formal dress code.
Founded in 2021, Apis Rescue specializes in fostering local honeybee genetics to promote healthier, more sustainable apiaries better acclimated to local climates. We are known for increasing public awareness of honeybees by holding beginner beekeeping classes, running a large honeybee Swarm Rescue Team that collects swarms from public and private property free of charge, and hosting a yearly Beekeeping and Research Conference.
This is our most significant fundraising event for the year. All proceeds from this event will support our ongoing operations, including honeybee research and education focused on increasing local honeybee survival. Honeybees provide essential pollinator services to many of our food sources, as well as providing us with products we use in our daily lives, like honey and beeswax.
We would love your support and attendance!
Member price: $40
Non-member price: $50
Apis Rescue Beekeeping and Research Conference
Vendors
Agenda
Location
Marriott Lexington City Center
121 W Vine St, Lexington, KY 40507, USA
Registration begins April 19th
Join us on February 20th, 2027
Doors open at 8 A.M.
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Residence Inn by Marriott Lexington City Center for 179.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book: Friday, January 29, 2027
Book your group rate for Apis Rescue Apis Rescue Beekeeping and Research Conference
Speakers and the agenda are being slowly finalized as we receive confirmations, and will be officially announced in October.
However, we can tell you we will have some of the best out there!!!
Click here for bios
PLENARY
Jake “BeeMan” Barker
SEVERAL NATIONALLY SOUGHT BEEKEEPING SPEAKERS
Kent Williams
Dr. Leonard Davis
RESEARCHERS
Dr. Amber Hale
Aysha Tapp Ross
STATE and LOCAL RESOURCES
General Admission: $65 Includes lunch, parking, and end-of-day door prize raffle ticket.
Student Admission: $30 Includes lunch and parking. (only for students with poster presentations)Vendor Admission: $85 Includes two admissions, lunch, parking, and 8X10 booth space.
VIP Admission: $200 Includes one admission, lunch, parking, five end-of-day door prize raffle tickets, and Friday night VIP dinner with speakers. (VIP Admissions are limited to 10)
Vendors
Some vendors may allow you to order in advance and pick up your order at the conference; please reach out to them for more details.
Equipment
Non-Profits
Be a Vendor or Sponsor
If you want to be a vendor at the Louisville Beekeeping and Research Conference, you can contact us at chris@apisrescue.org.
If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact us at chris@apisrescue.org or click here for more details.