September Beekeeping Classes
September 20, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
164 Eastland Road
Berea, OH 44017
The course costs $50.00 which includes 1 classroom session, and a GCBA family membership for the remainder of 2025 and through 2026. This course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a backyard beekeeper, no experience is necessary. Basic honeybee terminology, required equipment, best management practices and more will be presented.
Please ENTER at Gate 3 and proceed to Building #30 – The Bee Barn. Registration begins at
8:30 AM with coffee and donuts. Class begins promptly at 9 AM. Bring your lunch.
Our Goal: The Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association supports, educates, and connects both beekeepers and aspiring beekeepers alike through monthly meetings/classes.
We accept credit/debit cards for payment. PAY ONLINE below or you may bring the payment to our meetings. Your personal information is for club use only and will not be shared with anyone.
Sign up today!
Beginner Beekeeping Classes
2026 - February 4, 11, 18, & 25
7:00 - 9:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM)
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
19201 E Bagley Road, Bldg 25
Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130
This four-part course is for anyone interested in learning more about honey bees and can help you decide if beekeeping is for you. Basic honey bee biology and beekeeping techniques, equipment needs, site selection, best management practices, bee diseases, and more will be presented. This course is designed for anyone interested in becoming a backyard beekeeper, no experience is necessary.
Our Goal: The Greater Cleveland Beekeepers Association supports, educates, and connects both beekeepers and aspiring beekeepers alike through monthly meetings/classes.
GCBA Events held throughout the year:
- Field Day
- GCBA Summer Picnic
- Cuyahoga County Fair Booth
- GCBA Holiday Parties
- Live Hive Installations/Demonstrations
REGISTER below. We accept credit/debit cards for payment. PAY ONLINE below or you may bring the payment to our meetings. Your personal information is for club use only and will not be shared with anyone.