The SCBA Honey Show

Bring your best.
Learn something new.

Celebrate the work of your bee yard, try a new challenge, and learn from the judges’ feedback. There’s a place for first-time exhibitors and experienced competitors alike.

From our SCBA honey shows

Honey jars in a range of colors displayed with award ribbons at an SCBA honey show
Honey in every shade.Carefully prepared entries, ready for the judges.
Honey-themed gift basket with honey jars, mugs, and a blue first-place ribbon
Creativity on display.A honey-themed gift basket with a first-place ribbon.
Full-frame comb honey in a display case with blue award ribbons
Craftsmanship in the comb.A full frame of honey, presented for judging.
Honey show judges examining a honeycomb frame beside the exhibit table
A closer look.Judges examine the details of each exhibit.

Photos from the SCBA shared photo collection.

A rewarding challenge

Your next entry starts with curiosity.

SCBA holds honey shows at our conferences. Entering is a chance to learn, celebrate your work, and discover ways to improve your next exhibit.

New to showing? Start with the frequently asked questions, then check the rules and entry information for the conference you plan to attend.

Read the Honey Show FAQs · PDF →

Judged against a standard.

Entries are assessed against the standards for their class, rather than simply against the other exhibits. An entry must meet the standard to earn a placing—even when it is the only exhibit in its class.

Entering does not guarantee an award. The feedback is part of the learning experience.

Before you enter

A little preparation goes a long way.

  1. Get familiar with the show.

    Read the SCBA FAQs for helpful tips and an introduction to exhibiting.

  2. Check the event details.

    Use the conference information to confirm the applicable rules, classes, and entry arrangements.

    Spring conference information →
  3. Learn from the process.

    Prepare carefully, enter something you’re proud of, and use the judges’ feedback to improve.

Interested in honey show judging?

Explore training and educational information through the American Honey Show Training Council. Visit their website for current program details and opportunities.

American Honey Show training & information →