Workshops & Events

PLEASE NOTE:

Activities and education classes involving live honey bees are not recommended for anyone with known honey bee sting allergies. As we are a honey farm, there are many beehives on the property.

(Pre-paid registration is required unless otherwise specified)

For more information, please contact us at jwcampbell@campbellsgold.com.

Campbell's Gold - Wine Tasting on the Patio Opening in May

Wine Patio Opens

Fleet of 3 wines for tasting for $7.00

Dates: May 30 to August 16, 2026 during farm business hours
(Note: If wasps get bad in August, periodic patio closures may occur)

NOTE: No outside food or other alcoholic beverages may be brought into the wine patio. Only fleet wines permitted

 

Campbells Gold Workshop - Let's Plant for Bees

Let’s Plant for the Bees

This activity is designed for a fun family learning experience, and it is child friendly. Come and learn a little about what our pollinators need to survive and specifically how we can help the honey bees by planting bee friendly plants (rain or shine so dress appropriately). Hear about the bees and their role in our food production. You will receive a short informational session on honey bees, experience in planting seeds/plants, a pkg of seeds to plant when you return home, as well as a pkg of 10 honey straws or small jar of honey (whichever you choose). Come back in the summer during the sunflower patch days or for a bee garden demonstration tour, to see the end result of beneficial planting for the bees.

Date: Dates Coming Soon
Time:
Price: $8 per person (free for children under 5) includes seed package and honey straws/honey gift

Campbell's Gold - Bee-Friendly Demonstration Garden Tours

Bee Friendly Demonstration Garden Tour

Join us for a free informational tour of the many plants and trees we have on our farm to help provide nutrition to keep the honey bees healthy and happy. There will be one Saturday tour in spring, summer, and fall, so if you choose, you can see the different floral food sources throughout the seasons.

Dates:
Spring – Saturday, May 24, 2025
Summer – Saturday, July 26, 2025
Fall – Saturday, September 13, 2025

Time: 10:30 – 11:30 am

Details: Join us for a free informational tour of the many plants and trees on our farm that help provide nutrition to keep the honey bees healthy and happy. There will be one Saturday tour in spring, summer, and fall, so you can see the different floral food sources throughout the seasons.

To register, please email jwcampbell@campbellsgold.com.

Open Hive Thursdays

When: Thursdays
July 9, 2026
July 23, 2026

Cost: $12 per person (pre-registration required)
Includes a sunflower seed package and small jar of honey or honey straws

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon

Details: Adventure with us and tag along with a beekeeper to learn about topical issues in real time. Includes a visit to a live hive! Bring all of your questions! This tour is not recommended for anyone with known bee sting allergic reactions.

To register, please email jwcampbell@campbellsgold.com.

Open Hive Day – Saturday

Dates:
July 18, 2026
August 22, 2026

Cost: $12 per person (pre-registration required)
Includes a sunflower seed package and small jar of honey or honey straws

Time: 10:30 am – 12:00 noon

Details: Adventure with us and tag along with a beekeeper to learn about topical issues in real time. Includes a visit to a live hive! Bring all of your questions!
This tour is not recommended for anyone with known bee sting allergic reactions.

To register, please email jwcampbell@campbellsgold.com.

Sunflower Patch

Dates: Mid-July to August 2026

Time: Please call ahead for information

Details: Every year, we aim to plant sunflowers. as well as a myriad of other flowers to ensure sufficient mid- and late-summer nectar and pollen for the bees. Sunflower stems available for purchase: $1.50 each or six stems for $7

Hive to Home – Family Fun Activity

Date: Saturday August 8, 2026

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $15 per person

Details: Come join us and learn where honey comes from—from harvest, extraction, and filtering to filling the jar. You’ll leave with your own personalized jar of honey. We’ve got some fun planned, and by the way…you might get a little sticky! 😊

There is a limit of 15 maximum for this activity so early pre-paid registration is encouraged. Register your interest by email: jwcampbell@campbellsgold.com.

Campbells Gold Workshop - Beeswax Candle Class

Beeswax Candle Workshop

Dates:
Saturday, April 4, 2026 (Let’s make some Easter Candles)
Saturday, July 25, 2026

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Cost: $25 per person (make 2 sets of candles)

Details: This is a basic beginner class where all ages are welcome! Roll your own beeswax candles or make your own molded beauties in two different styles! Beeswax candles are all-natural and smell so lovely. Be prepared for 1.5 hours of fun!
An advanced fluted and tapered class is available for those wanting more of a challenge. Email us directly for advanced classes!

Register your interest by email: jwcampbell@campbellsgold.com.

Campbells Gold Workshop - Beeswax Candle Class

Beeswax Candle Workshops – for fall/winter dates to be determined – follow our social media

Campbells Gold Workshop - Fall & Winter Hive Management

Fall & Winter Hive Management Workshop

Date: August 15, 2026

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cost: $20.00

Details: This workshop is designed for beginner beekeepers who have taken a basic course or experienced beekeepers looking for a refresher. We focus on putting theory into practice to ensure that the bees are prepared for winter survival.

If you are interested in this workshop, please register by emailing jwcampbell@campbellsgold.com.

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    We are passionate about sharing our knowledge of caring for bees, as well as their place in agriculture and a sustainable future. For more educational workshops and courses, visit our Education page.

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    Find a listing of all other events on our News & Events Page.