Mark your calendars, honey lovers: the Texas Honey Show is coming to Waco this November, and it’s going to be sweeter than ever. The Texas Beekeepers Association is celebrating 145 years of Texas beekeeping with their biggest Annual Convention yet, running November 20-22, 2025 at the Waco Convention Center.
This isn’t your average county fair honey booth. We’re talking about the Super Bowl of Texas honey – three days packed with competitions, tastings, workshops, and the kind of liquid gold you can’t find at the grocery store.
What Makes Texas Honey Special
Before you plan your trip to Waco, here’s why Texas honey deserves the spotlight. Our state produces some serious sweetness:
- 8.9 million pounds of honey flow from Texas hives annually
- 157,000 honey-producing colonies buzz across our great state
- That golden goodness is worth $17 million to Texas agriculture
- Our honey varieties range from wildflower to mesquite to cotton blossom
Each jar tells the story of where those bees foraged – East Texas pine forests taste different from Hill Country wildflowers, and South Texas citrus groves create their own unique flavor profile.
The Big Event: What to Expect
The Texas Honey Show isn’t just about pretty jars lined up on tables (though there are plenty of those). Here’s what you’ll find November 20-22:
Honey Competitions – Professional beekeepers and hobbyists compete for ribbons in categories like liquid honey, creamed honey, chunk honey, and even honey wine. Judges evaluate color, clarity, flavor, and aroma.
Beeswax Contests – From candles to cosmetics, see what creative beekeepers do with nature’s perfect wax.
Beekeeping Arts & Crafts – Photography contests, woodworking displays, and artistic creations all inspired by the bee world.
Educational Workshops – Learn from experts about starting your own hives, fighting bee diseases, or just understanding what makes honey special.
Vendor Booths – Equipment suppliers, honey sellers, and specialty food makers line the convention center with everything bee-related.
Tastings – Sample honey varieties from across Texas and discover your new favorite.
Why This Year Matters More Than Ever
This year’s convention carries extra weight. Texas beekeepers are facing their toughest challenges in decades, with some operations losing over 60% of their colonies to disease, weather, and other stresses. But instead of giving up, they’re doubling down on education and community support.
The 145th anniversary celebration isn’t just about looking back – it’s about ensuring Texas beekeeping thrives for another 145 years. Every workshop, every competition, and every conversation at this event helps preserve knowledge and strengthen the community.
Plan Your Visit to Waco
Event Details:
- When: November 20-22, 2025 (Three full days)
- Where: Waco Convention Center, Waco, TX
- What: 145th Anniversary Texas Beekeepers Association Convention & Honey Show
- Submissions: November 20-21 for competitions
Getting Involved:
- Browse and buy artisanal Texas honey direct from producers
- Watch live demonstrations of beekeeping techniques
- Meet the families who’ve been keeping bees for generations
- Learn about starting your own backyard hives
Sweet Deals and Local Flavor
While you’re in Waco for the honey show, you’re in the heart of Texas agriculture country. Local restaurants often feature honey-infused dishes during convention weekend, and many vendors offer convention-only pricing on their premium honey varieties.
Pro tip: Bring a cooler if you’re driving. You’ll want to stock up on varieties you can’t find anywhere else, and these small-batch producers often sell out by Sunday.
Connect Before You Go
Want updates on vendors, schedules, and special events?
Get Connected:
- Website: texasbeekeepers.org
- Email: [email protected] (Leesa Hyder)
- Facebook: Facebook.com/TexasBeekeepers
Year-Round Events: Don’t miss the Texas Summer Clinic every June for hands-on beekeeping workshops.
Why You Should Care
Whether you’re a honey enthusiast, curious about beekeeping, or just love supporting Texas agriculture, this event offers something sweet. You’ll taste flavors you never knew existed, meet the hardworking families behind every jar, and maybe even get inspired to start keeping bees yourself.
The Texas Honey Show proves that some traditions are worth preserving – and worth celebrating. See you in Waco this November for three days of the sweetest event in Texas.
