BICWA
Bee Industry Council of Western Australia Limited
Representing WA Beekeepers and West Australian Honey
Get inspired, be creative, maybe help organise an event BUT definitely visit one of the many celebrations!
Honey month strives to get the community to know their beekeepers and meet the people behind Australian food.
We encourage the food industry and food lovers to support local and enjoy the honey we have on our own doorstep.
See our Prospectus for more info.
Visit the Falcon Library in the City of Mandurah during the month of May.
A wonderful display and lots of informational brochures waiting for you!
Hope to SEE you there!
Falcon Library, City of Mandurah
Address: Cobblers Rd &, Flavia St, Falcon WA 6210
Monday9am–6pm
Tuesday9am–6pm Wednesday9am–6pm
Thursday9am–8pm
Friday9am–6pm
Saturday9am–5pm
SundayClosed
Phone: (08) 9550 3230
Celebrate Honey Month with a Bee's Knees Twist at Old Young's Kitchen. This twist on a classic Bee's Knees cocktail stars @westcoasthoney_gingin served shaken with ginger, citrus and peach.
A special honey month cocktail you can enjoy all month long at the funky OLD YOUNG'S Kitchen
Address: 10581A West Swan Rd, Henley Brook WA 6055
Hours:
Sunday11am–5pm
Monday11am–5pm
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11am–5pm Friday11am–5pm
Saturday11am–5pm
Chidlow Tavern located just east of Perth near Mundaring is a refurbished Australian Pub, Restaurant, Beer Garden, Functions and Events Venue.
During Honey Month, the Chidlow Tavern team created a special honey dish for each week! Check out what's on the menu & hope to see you there!
Address: 4 Thomas St, Chidlow WA 6556
Hours:
Sunday10am–10pm
Monday11am–11:30pm
Tuesday11am–11:30pm
Wednesday11am–12am
Thursday11am–12am
Friday11am–12am
Saturday11am–12am
Phone: (08) 9572 4154
Hemingway & Co brings all the fun of an inner city bar right here to your doorstep in Mundaring. Our focus is an exceptional range of drinks and outstanding service. Please Note: We are an 18+ Venue
The Hemingway & Co serves throughout Honey month MAY 2022 with the following specials:
FOOD specials:
Chorizo in a smokey honey glaze & Honey Cake dessert
COCKTAIL specials:
- Wise Beekeeper / Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, elderflower and honey
- surprise cocktail: Honey Old Fashioned!
Hope to SEE you there!
Hemingway & Co.
Address: 7095 Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring WA 6073
Hours:
Sunday 12–9pm
Monday Closed
Tuesday 3–9pm
Wednesday3–9pm
Thursday 12–11pm
Friday 12–11pm
Saturday 12–11pm
Phone: (08) 9295 0368
FUNKY CAFE IN MUNDARING
Cafe Mojo Mundaring is Mundarings latest and greatest! A funky cafe with interesting eclectic furniture, amazingly friendly staff, and a chilled homely atmosphere. We welcome all, including families, road warriors, and pets.
Indulgence pure throughout Honey month MAY 2022 with the Cafes special:
Pistachio honey cake with honeycomb toffee cream and rose petal and strawberry garnish !
Hope to SEE you there!
Café Mojo Mundaring, 16 Craig St, Mundaring WA 6073
Open 6 days a week from 8.00 to 3.00
(Kitchen Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Closed on Mondays
Phone: +61 (0) 414 703 910
UNFORTUNATELY, THIS WORKSHOP IS CANCELLED!
CONTACT INFO@BICWA.COM.AU FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HONEY JUDGING EVENTS.
This workshop will teach you how to prepare your honey bee product for competition entry standards.
Insights discovered will ensure that you are given the best information to ensure your entry is competitive.
The workshop will demonstrate to beekeepers what happens behind closed doors in the judging section of a honey show.
Joy Coy has been a honey judge since 2015.
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to enter and increase your chances at a honey judging event.
Please come a few minutes early to allow for registration and settling in.
· Joy Coy is the workshop facilitator. She has been judging honey for 6 years at WAAS events and the Honey Festival.
· your workshop fee includes an informational handout and 1 x 375ml glass round jar. Should you wish to purchase extra
jars on the day they will be available for cash purchase.
· It will be a fun class full of product knowledge and information.
BONUS: There’s time for shopping at the Swan Settlers market where you can get Tea/Coffee and have a choice of lunch options. Opening hours: 9 am – 5 pm
TICKETS:
The standard ticket price for this workshop is $20
BICWA members: $15
Exciting News!
For the fourth year, the Chidlow Tavern is playing host to Spit in the Hills, a master series International BBQ Contest on SAT 30 April and SUN 1 May 2022.
Join the weekend as a spectator and look forward to the following:
WATCH - Live BBQ teams from the Kansas City Barbeque Society and the state’s best farriers as they compete head to head
EAT – Delicious Low ‘n’ slow BBQ from the Chidlow Tavern
DRINK – Head to the Chidlow Tavern or Outside Bar on the Village Green for a coldie
JUDGE - In our Chidlow’s Choice Competition (an additional fee applies)
LEARN-All about the art & craft of blacksmithing, and low ‘n’ slow BBQ and Meat smoking.
SHOP – Buy local, support local at our markets - meet Bongers Bees for honey tasting
CHILL- On the grass with friends and family and soak in the atmosphere around you
Enjoy a fantastic weekend @ the Chidlow Tavern!
Find more infos by clicking the logo below.
Mandjar Markets are Mandurah's premier waterfront markets located on the picturesque Eastern Foreshore
Browse and enjoy quality local artisan products.
Gourmet delights
Stunning award-winning photography
Children's activities
Local live entertainment
We are located under the shady trees along the Eastern Foreshore with spectacular views of the peel inlet, in the heart of Mandurah & only 1 hours' drive from Perth and Bunbury
With our family friendly atmosphere, you will find something for everyone at Mandjar Markets to enjoy!
We trade every Sunday - 9am until 3pm
October 3rd 2021 until the 22nd May 2022
(excluding: 17/10/2021, 20/2/2022 & 20/3/2022)
Hi I’m Luke,
I am a new generation of apiarist who is sharing my passion for bees and biodiversity.
In 2020, I proudly won the Beazley Medal VET and the Australian Meeting of Young Beekeepers.
Listen to my ABC interview, sharing my passion and knowledge to inspire students to think outside the box!
Click on the logo for the interview!
Sorry, due to low RSVPs, this SOCIAL Event has been cancelled.
The Western Australian Beekeepers Association (WABA) invites all interested in talking bees to catchup at a great & central location! Bring your partner, family and friends to enjoy a relaxing Saturday arvo at the Camfield!
About the WABA: Founded in 1995, the Association provides the opportunity for beekeepers to share their knowledge about bee husbandry, and producing high quality hive products from the diverse ecosystems available in WA.
Time: starts at 12 pm
Location: THE Camfield Pub (next to OPTUS Stadium) / 1 Roger MacKay Drive, Burswood
RSVP essential by 5th MAY to: wabasecretary17@gmail.com
Hope you can make it! next event
Visit the Australian Bee Company @ the Mothers Day Extravaganza market day, organised by SJ Markets
Site Location: Clem Kentish Oval, Serpentine
The Serpentine Jarrahdale Food and Farm Alliance Inc., a not-for-profit organisation, was formed in 2014 as a means to preserving and valuing the peri-urban agricultural land that is within the Shire and to support local producers and farmers while bringing local food to local people.
Over the past 6 years the Alliance has held many workshops, field days, catered for many other community groups, held 4 Food and Farm Fests and now is launching the SJ Farmers’ Market. The Market will showcase the bounty of the Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire and other Peel Region areas while providing the local population with the chance to get to know local farmers, learn what is seasonally available in our area and partake in the freshest possible food. Enjoy!!
Little Eeden Farm Honey and Apiary is located in the beautiful shire of Chittering, we produce the purest, unprocessed natural and infused bush honey, which is unique in flavour.
Our proprietary recipes ensure we produce a consistent product. Our Chilli, Ginger and Garlic Honeys as well as our Honeymalade and Bee Tea are stacking with natural ingredients that support health and wellbeing.
All our products are hand prepared, packed and labelled at Little Eeden Farm.
Our onsite cafe The Hive is open Saturday and Sundays 10am-4pm, with weekly menus posted each week on our facebook page.
When visiting please be sure to do our free honey tastings.
Mandjar Markets are Mandurah's premier waterfront markets located on the picturesque Eastern Foreshore
Browse and enjoy quality local artisan products.
Gourmet delights
Stunning award-winning photography
Children's activities
Local live entertainment
We are located under the shady trees along the Eastern Foreshore with spectacular views of the peel inlet, in the heart of Mandurah & only 1 hours' drive from Perth and Bunbury
With our family friendly atmosphere, you will find something for everyone at Mandjar Markets to enjoy!
We trade every Sunday - 9am until 3pm
October 3rd 2021 until the 22nd May 2022
(excluding: 17/10/2021, 20/2/2022 & 20/3/2022)
Let's connect presents a sponsored Sundowner event with the Cooperative Research Center (CRC) for Honey Bee Products.
The CRC for Honey Bee Products would like to say goodbye and thank you to the WA beekeeping community.
After 5 years, and whilst much will never be the same, in this form our quest is over.
On the evening we will share three outputs:
honey traceability and assurance system
American Foulbrood real-time disease sensor and
B-Spatial to help you keep your bees healthy and productive
$20 * BICWA members and membership applicants
$25 non-members, standard ticket
* Not already a member? Sign up today and benefit from this offer. Beekeeper membership is free!
TICKETS INCLUDE:
- Sundowner at the Old Laundry
- live presentations with the CRC project leaders & research team
- catering, a selection of cocktail platters and a drink on arrival! Cash bar thereafter - all night!
Visit Bongers Bee at the Mundaring Garden and Farmers Market with their yummy honey. Bongers Bee LOVE their honey and sharing their knowledge on bees and honey production.
Be inspired and celebrate all gardening and fresh produce with some amazing local businesses each week at the Mundaring Garden and Farmers Market.
Saturday mornings, 8am until Midday. See you there!
Find the Australian Bee Company honey at SJ Markets every SAT in May.
Find their honey on the co-op table at this market.
The Serpentine Jarrahdale Food and Farm Alliance Inc., a not-for-profit organisation, was formed in 2014 as a means to preserving and valuing the peri-urban agricultural land that is within the Shire and to support local producers and farmers while bringing local food to local people.
Over the past 6 years the Alliance has held many workshops, field days, catered for many other community groups, held 4 Food and Farm Fests and now is launching the SJ Farmers’ Market. The Market will showcase the bounty of the Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire and other Peel Region areas while providing the local population with the chance to get to know local farmers, learn what is seasonally available in our area and partake in the freshest possible food. Enjoy!!
SITE LOCATION
Serpentine Jarrahdale Farmers’ Market is located at the:
Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre 2 Paterson Street, Mundijong
The market operates every Saturday from 8am to noon (excluding 2 weeks either side of the new year).
Find the Australian Bee Company honey at the Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every SAT in May.
Join us every Saturday morning 8am - 1pm; Winter Hours for The Peel Produce Markets located at Leprechaun Park, Dawesville Foreshore.
Local produce stalls, hot breakfasts, coffee, fresh juices & live music!
This workshop will teach you 6 easy ways beekeepers can protect their honeybees - finished with a honey-sweet lunch
Presented by the Department for Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), the Biosecurity Officer, Jess Bikaun, will talk about biosecurity basics helping to keep your honeybees safe.
A BYO HONEY Lunch follows the presentation. Please bring along a plate of food incorporating honey in the recipe!
...and last but NOT LEAST, all participants have the chance to win an amazing give away!
A 2-night stay at Pemberton Honey Company & their Whispering Woods boutique accommodation, including a 3-hour commercial beekeeper tour. Valued at $700
Or one of two beekeeping courses of your choice, delivered by WAAS. Valued at $150 each.
Don't miss out and head over to our webpage to register your free ticket!
We thank our main sponsor Agriculture Producers Committee!
Mandjar Markets are Mandurah's premier waterfront markets located on the picturesque Eastern Foreshore
Browse and enjoy quality local artisan products.
Gourmet delights
Stunning award-winning photography
Children's activities
Local live entertainment
We are located under the shady trees along the Eastern Foreshore with spectacular views of the peel inlet, in the heart of Mandurah & only 1 hours' drive from Perth and Bunbury
With our family friendly atmosphere, you will find something for everyone at Mandjar Markets to enjoy!
We trade every Sunday - 9am until 3pm
October 3rd 2021 until the 22nd May 2022
(excluding: 17/10/2021, 20/2/2022 & 20/3/2022)
Come and visit us @ Murray Street Mall *World Bee Day.
You will find as near the Kiosk site from 9 am - 3 pm
Meet representatives from the Department for Primary Industries and Regional Developments (DPIRD), researchers from the Cooperative Research Center (CRC) for Honey Bee products and industry representatives from the Bee Industry Council of WA (BICWA).
There will be a variety of honey's for tasing & sale along with Benara Nursery, which displays and sells bee friendly plants.
There is a lot to discover & see in the Perth CBD!
*The main purpose of World Bee Day events is to spread awareness of the significance of bees and other pollinators for our survival. Simply proclaiming World Bee Day does not do much for bees and other pollinators; the main work of safeguarding their existence still needs to be undertaken.
For more info on the World Bee Day check this link
Candles & Cake
Swan Settlers Markets
10:00am – 11:30am
Tickets: $60 each
Booking Link: https://www.thehouseofhoney.com.au/candles-cake-sat-21st-may
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Tickets: $60 each
Booking Link: https://www.thehouseofhoney.com.au/candles-cake-sat-21st-may-1pm
OVERVIEW
Join us to learn the basics of making natural beeswax candles in this fun & relaxed workshop at the Swan Settler Markets. You will learn to make three different styles of candle with the guidance of our expert candlemakers. You will also be treated to amazing coffee & baked goods from local Swan Valley artisans. Beginners are welcome, and everything you make will be yours to keep.
*Please come a few minutes early to allow for registration and settling in. All materials used in the class are covered in your fee.
What you make & take home:
1x Beehive shaped candle
6x Beeswax tea light candles
3x Rolled beeswax candle of your own design.
BONUS: All workshop participants will enjoy a free Devonshire Tea at the House of Honey post event, plus exclusive discounts on in-store shopping.
Activities:
Safe working procedures
Choosing your wax, environmental impacts
Properties & production of beeswax
Making candles using moulds & vessels
Rolling beeswax candles
Morning or Afternoon tea served
Event Summary
Introduction
Brief beeswax production & history
Brief beeswax properties & use
Skep lesson
Tealight lesson
Break for cake & refreshments
Rolled Candle lesson
Come back to remove candles from mould
Wrap up
Find the Australian Bee Company honey at the Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every SAT in May.
Join us every Saturday morning 8am - 1pm; Winter Hours for The Peel Produce Markets located at Leprechaun Park, Dawesville Foreshore.
Local produce stalls, hot breakfasts, coffee, fresh juices & live music!
Find the Australian Bee Company honey at SJ Markets every SAT in May.
Find their honey on the co-op table at this market.
The Serpentine Jarrahdale Food and Farm Alliance Inc., a not-for-profit organisation, was formed in 2014 as a means to preserving and valuing the peri-urban agricultural land that is within the Shire and to support local producers and farmers while bringing local food to local people.
Over the past 6 years the Alliance has held many workshops, field days, catered for many other community groups, held 4 Food and Farm Fests and now is launching the SJ Farmers’ Market. The Market will showcase the bounty of the Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire and other Peel Region areas while providing the local population with the chance to get to know local farmers, learn what is seasonally available in our area and partake in the freshest possible food. Enjoy!!
SITE LOCATION
Serpentine Jarrahdale Farmers’ Market is located at the:
Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre 2 Paterson Street, Mundijong
The market operates every Saturday from 8am to noon (excluding 2 weeks either side of the new year).
The Stirling Farmers Market has been operating for over 10years and is regarded as one of the best in Perth, certainly the biggest Sunday market. It is operated by the Rotary Club of Karrinyup as a not for profit event with all proceeds supporting our various Community and Youth projects and programs.
In celebration of the nationally recognised World Bee DAY, the Bees 2 Honey committee will be available to answer any sticky bee question & bring a variety of honey for sale!
Stirling Farmers Market is purely a “farmers” (food) market and does not allow arts, crafts or other businesses. Stallholders must “grow it” or “make it” .
Bring your shopping bags to stock up on great and fresh local produce, direct from the grower/producer, or just enjoy breakfast or a coffee while listening to our lovely buskers and soaking up the wonderful community atmosphere.
Open Sundays: 07:30 - 11:30 am
Address: 25 Cedric Street, Stirling 6021
Mandjar Markets are Mandurah's premier waterfront markets located on the picturesque Eastern Foreshore
Browse and enjoy quality local artisan products.
Gourmet delights
Stunning award-winning photography
Children's activities
Local live entertainment
We are located under the shady trees along the Eastern Foreshore with spectacular views of the peel inlet, in the heart of Mandurah & only 1 hours' drive from Perth and Bunbury
With our family friendly atmosphere, you will find something for everyone at Mandjar Markets to enjoy!
We trade every Sunday - 9am until 3pm
October 3rd 2021 until the 22nd May 2022
(excluding: 17/10/2021, 20/2/2022 & 20/3/2022)
Unfortunately, this event is cancelled due to health concerns. We look forward to go back next year!
The Rendezvous Hotel is perfectly situated at the new redeveloped Scarborough beachside.
Come and enjoy a honey cocktail on arrival before indulging in a Honey Dinner Experience, created and prepared by Chef Wendelin Ulrich;
Amuse
Seared Australian Scallops, spiced corn puree and honey popcorn (nf,gf)
Entrée’
Free range twice cooked pork belly chermoula charred baby cos, goat milk and honey yogurt (gf)
Main
Sous vide lamb loin, parsnip puree, Balsamic braised Choy sum,
Potato fondant, honey jus and Dukkha.
Dessert
Chocolate, Honey and red berry Parfait with amuse bouche followed by a three course honey themed degustation dinner, featuring the hotel's own rooftop produced honey.
Bookings are essential: call 9340 5719
Address: 148 The Esplanade, Scarborough 6019
For 95 years, Wescobee Honey have had a strong commitment to innovation and quality in bee products.
With three strong heritage brands in the portfolio, Hive + Wellness the parent company, has demonstrated a long history of supporting Australian beekeepers.
They are proudly Australian owned and operated and committed to protecting and fostering the growth of our Australian beekeeping industry, our Aussie bee population and our environment.
Hive + Wellness welcomes the public to their guided tour through the packing facility.
Time: 10am, 12pm and 2pm, 30min sessions (max 10 people)
Place: 99 Beechboro Road, Bayswater
Price: FREE but booking your spot is essential
Booking: Call the friendly staff at Hive & Wellness, 9271 8133
Trucks, Loaders and Lifters
Friday 27th May from 4pm til late.
285 Leyland Close, Beechina.
Tickets available here: https://www.bicwa.com.au/events/trucks-loaders-and-lifters
Bees Neez Apiaries welcome you to their property to view an array of different trucks, utes, loading and lifting devices used in an apiary situation.
If you are looking to upgrade your current items or wanting to get an idea of what is needed if you’re thinking of getting into bees or maybe expanding, then this is the place for you to bee.
If you have any ideas or equipment that you have in place in your business please bring it along to ‘show and tell’. Not sure? Call Dave 0427726116.
As a bonus the Extraction Shed and Plant will be open for you to view and ask any questions.
Food and tea/coffee will be supplied, any dietary requirements need to be advised please.
Please bring your own drinks (alcoholic or other) if you’d like to stay on after for a drum fire (or a bigger fire, if burning restrictions allow)
Welcome to stay overnight if you’d like too also. Plenty of space to camp.
Registration is essential, book your ticket now: https://www.bicwa.com.au/events/trucks-loaders-and-lifters
Visit Bongers Bee at the Mundaring Garden and Farmers Market with their yummy honey. Bongers Bee LOVE their honey and sharing their knowledge on bees and honey production.
Be inspired and celebrate all gardening and fresh produce with some amazing local businesses each week at the Mundaring Garden and Farmers Market.
Saturday mornings, 8am until Midday. See you there!
Find the Australian Bee Company honey at SJ Markets every SAT in May.
Find their honey on the co-op table at this market.
The Serpentine Jarrahdale Food and Farm Alliance Inc., a not-for-profit organisation, was formed in 2014 as a means to preserving and valuing the peri-urban agricultural land that is within the Shire and to support local producers and farmers while bringing local food to local people.
Over the past 6 years the Alliance has held many workshops, field days, catered for many other community groups, held 4 Food and Farm Fests and now is launching the SJ Farmers’ Market. The Market will showcase the bounty of the Serpentine Jarrahdale Shire and other Peel Region areas while providing the local population with the chance to get to know local farmers, learn what is seasonally available in our area and partake in the freshest possible food. Enjoy!!
SITE LOCATION
Serpentine Jarrahdale Farmers’ Market is located at the:
Serpentine Jarrahdale Community Resource Centre 2 Paterson Street, Mundijong
The market operates every Saturday from 8am to noon (excluding 2 weeks either side of the new year).
Find the Australian Bee Company honey at the Peel Produce Market in Dawesville every SAT in May.
Join us every Saturday morning 8am - 1pm; Winter Hours for The Peel Produce Markets located at Leprechaun Park, Dawesville Foreshore.
Local produce stalls, hot breakfasts, coffee, fresh juices & live music!
Come on the day and get an exclusive honey cooking demonstration by Chef Dale Sniffen, listen to the inspirational young beekeeper, Luke de Laeter, participate in cool scientific experiences with Scitech, and witness the Competition ceremonies.
We have received a fantastic variety of good quality stallholders applications and can't wait to have them all in our Honey Festival area. And of course, there will be the best quality WA Honey for tasting and purchase.
Consider entering this years Honey & Mead competition to win one of the 2022 Honey Festival medals.
- Honey Competition Entry Form
- Mead and Ambrosia Entry Form
Buy your Show Ground entry ticket ($10 adults free U/16’s) before you go from Tickets Small Farm Field Day
Find Small Farm Field Day information in the Gidgegannup Prospectus.
Find Small Farm Field Day information in the Gidgegannup Prospectus.