2027 Spring Field Day — Louisiana Beekeepers Association
- Location
- Alexandria, LA
- Last checked
- 2026-11-03
- Also called
- 2027 LBA Spring Field Day (Alexandria, Louisiana); Louisiana Beekeepers Association beginner and intermediate training day; labeekeepers.org
- association
- https://labeekeepers.org/
- membership
- https://labeekeepers.org/join-us
- contact
- https://labeekeepers.org/Contact
Category: Learning Also called: 2027 LBA Spring Field Day (Alexandria, Louisiana); Louisiana Beekeepers Association beginner and intermediate training day; labeekeepers.org
What it is
The 2027 LBA Spring Field Day is a one-day, in-person beekeeping training event run by the Louisiana Beekeepers Association (LBA), the statewide beekeepers’ organization, on Saturday, April 10, 2027, at The Mega Shelter in Alexandria, Louisiana. The event page says training sessions of about 50 minutes run in time blocks with three concurrent sessions to choose from, focused on information and live demonstrations for new, less-experienced and intermediate beekeepers. Sessions are grouped in three levels, from getting started and equipment through hive inspection, varroa control, swarms, splits, honey extraction, wax rendering and queen rearing. This listing is for the training day, not the association as a whole or a supply store.
Official URL
Official event page (with registration): https://labeekeepers.org/event-6812091
Louisiana Beekeepers Association: https://labeekeepers.org/
LBA Events: https://labeekeepers.org/events
Join LBA (membership): https://labeekeepers.org/join-us
Contact: https://labeekeepers.org/Contact
Last checked
2026-11-03. All URLs above returned HTTP 200 with a desktop Chrome user agent on that date.
FAQ
Q: When and where is the Field Day?
A: Per the event page checked 2026-11-03: Saturday, April 10, 2027, 9:00 am–3:00 pm (doors open 8:30 am, sessions begin 9:00 am) at The Mega Shelter, 8125 U.S. Hwy 71, Alexandria, LA 71302.
Q: What does it cost?
A: Field Day Ticket (LBA Member) $25.00; Field Day Ticket (Non Member) $40.00; each additional guest $15.00; a volunteer meal-only ticket is $15.00. The page says lunch is included that day. Prices change; check the live page.
Q: What topics are taught?
A: Anticipated sessions listed on the page: Level 1 — Beekeeping: Where to Start, Equipment Needs and Apiary Set Up; Honey Bee Basics: Hive and Frame Types; Beekeeping Throughout the Year; Pests and Diseases; Extracting and Bottling Honey. Level 2 — Honey Bee Biology; Live Hive Inspection Basics (reading a frame, finding the queen); Basic Varroa Management and Monitoring; Splits for Beginners; Catching and Keeping Swarms. Level 3 — Proper Timing for Feeding Bees; Structural Bee Removals; Wax Rendering and Demonstration; Queens Overview (raising and re-queening); Advanced Hive Inspection.
Q: What should I bring?
A: The page asks attendees to bring basic protective gear for the live demonstrations.
Q: Do I need to be an LBA member?
A: No; non-members can buy the $40 ticket. LBA membership is $20 a year (Hobbyist/Family bundle covering up to five members, per the Join page), which brings the member rate for field days and conventions.
Q: What is the refund policy?
A: Per the registration terms on the event page: refunds only if LBA cancels the program; withdrawals more than 10 days ahead get a credit toward another program; withdrawals with less than 10 days’ notice are non-refundable. Registration also includes a liability waiver.
Q: Is there a certificate or a multi-week course?
A: No. This is a single training day, not a multi-week course or a certification program. The LBA’s larger event, the 2027 Annual Convention in Pineville (August 20–21, 2027), is separate.
Q: Is this an official or affiliated listing?
A: Neither. Beekeeping Plaza is not affiliated with the Louisiana Beekeepers Association. No registration, payment or contact was made. Louisiana already has a Local clubs entry (Capital Area Beekeepers, Baton Rouge); this is the site’s first Louisiana Learning listing.