Buzz in the Black Hills 2027
Friday, February 12th & Saturday, February 13th at The Box Event Center in Rapid City, SD!
Bee-Ginner's Beekeeping 101
From 2pm-4pm on Friday, February 12th at The Box Event Center, we are offering as a conference add on, a Bee-ginners Beekeeping 101 course for up to 25 registrants. This two-hour beginner overview is designed for those curious about beekeeping and covers the very basics: common beekeeper terminology, hive components, equipment, how to get started with bees, and what to expect your first season. This session is intended as a simple introduction and is not a comprehensive beekeeping course. For those interested in getting more in-depth education, the Basic Beekeeping Course at Western Dakota Tech is strongly recommended.
Friday Evening Social
We have a Friday evening session and social from 6:00-9:00pm. Doors open at 5:00pm at The Box Event Center. 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719
Social: Flat Breads - Margherita, Pepperoni, & BBQ Chicken. Drink cart with specialty cocktail, Bee's Knees.
Saturday Main Conference
On Saturday, doors open at 7:00 am. Breakfast from 7:00-8:00am. Conference from 8:00-4:30pm at The Box Event Center. 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719
Breakfast: Danishes & Coffee
Lunch: Soup and Sandwich Buffet. Soup Du Jour, Sliced Ham, Smoked Turkey, Swiss & Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles, Artisan Breads, Sandwich Condiments, Mixed Green Salad with Two Dressing Options, Potato Salad, Rolls and Butter. Lemonade & Tea.
Reserve a room at The Courtyard by Marriott attached to The Box Event Center
Reserve a Hotel Room
We secured a block of 15 rooms at the The Courtyard by Marriott, for conference attendees for $99 plus tax. The Courtyard by Marriott is attached to The Box. Call The Couryard by Marriott Rapid City at 605-791-0945 or us this link to Book Your Group Rate for Buzz in th Black Hills to book your own room with your own payment. When you call to book, mention “BH Beekeepers Club” to get the discounted rate.
There is an additional parking fee for hotel registrants of $8.99 plus tax per room per night. This parking fee includes perks: buy one, get one Drink at The Bistro; 10% Discount on order at attached Starbucks; 10% Discount at The Bistro; Complimentray Market item; $20 Free Play at Cadillac Jack's & Tin Lizzie Gaming Resports in Deadwood.