Please note for all Open Days:
Open days are free to members – unless there is an associated venue cost
R100 for all non-members
Protective clothing is required (There are a limited number of suits for hire R50 – first come, first served)
Please do not arrive late or you will not be able to attend site visits
A WhatsApp will be sent in the week prior to the event to confirm registration and location of the venue
9 April
Hawthorn Hill, Pietermaritzburg
27 May – 5 June
Royal Agricultural Show, Pietermaritzburg
29 July
National Mead Competition, Honey Competition, RAS, Pietermaritzburg
30 July
Mead Making Course, RAS, Pietermaritzburg
31 July
Honey Festival, RAS, Pietermaritzburg
20 August
Shaka’s Kraal, North Coast
17 September
Beginners beekeeping day. Focus on assembly of frames and bee boxes and a talk on essential equipment required. To be held at the Honey Hall.
22 October
Hosted by Matt and Phil Walker
12 November
Bees and Plants, Hosted by Andrew and Felicity Meier
3 December
Year End TBC