Wake County Beekeepers |
NC State Fair
Each year WCBA members enter their honey, wax, mead and more in competitions at the North Carolina State Fair. But the biggest event at the fair is our club booth. We have won a ribbon for the last several years with the help of numerous WCBA members and their amazing products of the hive.
Thank you to those who have volunteered to help in 2026!!!
| 4 1st Place Ribbons | 3 5th Place Ribbons |
| 3 2nd Place Ribbons | 1 6th Place Ribbons |
| 4 3rd Place Ribbons | 2 7th Place Ribbons |
| 5 4th Place Ribbons | 22 Total Ribbons |
Michelle Kish, Jill Perkins, Art Alexander, Cindy Blye, Randy Bowling, Lee Clark-Sellers, Hannah Crim, Chris Hagwood, Mike Kalet, Robert King, Kristin Kohl, Holly Machamer, Randy Owens, April Reeves, Krissy Ross, Kevin Ryan, Bill Tracy, and Joe Tripp.
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Jill Perkins Class 01: Display Of 12 Nectar Plants |
No Entry Class 13: Honey, creamed [Three Containers Flavored Creamed Honey: not less than 12 oz, finely granulated, may use tubs or opaque containers, no labels.] |
No Entry Class 25: Mead [Two Bottles of Non-Carbonated Sweet Mead: no flavor added, approximately 26 oz capacity each.] |
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Krissy Ross Class 02: Comb & Honey [One Frame With Comb For Extraction: plastic, wired, or plain foundation.] |
Chris Hagwood Class 14: Honey, natural [Display of Extracted Honey: not less than 48 lbs in clear containers with no container exceeding 2 lbs of capacity.] 4th Place |
No Entry Class 26: Mead [Two Bottles of Mead with Fruit - Dry: approximately 26 oz capacity each.] |
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Randy Bowling Class 03: Comb & Honey [One Frame With Comb For Chunk Or Cut: no wired or plastic foundation.] 2nd Place |
Chris Hagwood Class 15: Beeswax [Pure Beeswax Single Block: not less than 10 lbs in size and shape commonly on sale by the apiarist (additional blocks will enhance display and be noted in judging).] |
No Entry Class 27: Mead [Two Bottles of Mead with Fruit - Sweet: approximately 26 oz capacity each.] |
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No Entry Class 04: Comb & Honey [Three Sections Of Comb Honey: in section boxes or rounds.] |
Jill Perkins Class 16: Beeswax [Pure Beeswax Products: carvings, models, etc, must be composed of pure beeswax only and not painted; no candles.] |
No Entry Class 28: Mead [Two Bottles of Metheglin Mead - Dry: (honey, water, spices) approximately 26 oz capacity each.] |
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No Entry Class 05: Comb & Honey [Three Sections Cut Comb Honey: in containers. Suitable for retail. No liquid.] |
Jill Perkins Class 17: Beeswax [Molded or Rolled Candles: pure beeswax.] 1st Place |
Bill Tracy Class 29: Mead [Two Bottles of Metheglin Mead - Sweet: (honey, water, spices) approximately 26 oz capacity each.] 2nd Place |
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No Entry Class 06: Comb & Honey [Three Jars Light Comb Honey, Chunk: not less than 14 oz.] |
Chris Hagwood Class 18: Beeswax [Two Dipped Tapered Candles: pure beeswax 8-12 inches. No dyes. 2 per entry] 4th Place |
Jill Perkins Class 30: Creative Items [One Black & White Print: print of a honey bee or beekeeping related scene with appropriate caption, must be mounted and no larger than 8x10 inches, framing is optional.] 4th Place |
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Chris Hagwood Class 07: Comb & Honey [Three Jars Amber Comb Honey, Chunk: not less than 14 oz.] |
Jill Perkins Class 19: Beeswax [Novelty Beeswax Items: similar to "Pure Beeswax Products" but products other than beeswax may be used & may be painted.] 3rd Place |
Lee Clark-Sellers Class 31: Creative Items [One Color Print: print of a honey bee or beekeeping related scene with appropriate caption, must be mounted and no larger than 8x10 inches, framing is optional.] |
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Randy Bowling Class 08: Honey, natural or creamed [Three Jars Extra Light extracted honey: not less than 14 oz.] |
Randy Bowling Class 20: Cosmetic Items [Beeswax and/or Honey Cosmetic Items - CREAM: must have labels, list of ingredients required.] 1st Place |
Hannah Crim Class 32: Creative Items [Quilt: fabric only, suitable for wall hanging.] 3rd Place |
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Kristin Kohl Class 09: Honey, natural or creamed [Three Jars Light Extracted Honey: not less than 14 oz.] |
Jill Perkins Class 21: Cosmetic Items [Beeswax and/or Honey Cosmetic Items - SOAP: must have labels, list of ingredients required.] 7th Place |
Michelle Kish Class 33: Creative Items [Decorative Items] 4th Place |
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Krissy Ross Class 10: Honey, natural or creamed [Three Jars Amber Extracted Honey: not less than 14 oz.] 2nd Place |
Cindy Blye Class 22: Cosmetic Items [Beeswax and/or Honey Cosmetic Items - LIP BALM: must have labels, list of ingredients required.] 1st Place |
Michelle Kish, Jill Perkins, and Kevin Ryan Class 34: Creative Items [Hand Decorated Hive: painted and/or decorated, functional.] 3rd Place |
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Jill Perkins Class 11: Honey, natural [Three Jars Dark Extracted Honey: not less than 14 oz.] |
Randy Bowling Class 23: One Gift Package of Bee Products 5th Place |
April Reeves Class 35: Creative Items [Painting: related to bees] 3rd Place |
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Joe Tripp Class 12: Honey, creamed [Three Containers Creamed Honey: not less than 12 oz, finely granulated, may use tubs or opaque containers, no labels.] 5th Place |
Authur Alexander Class 24: Mead [Two Bottles of Non-Carbonated Dry Mead: no flavor added, approximately 26 oz capacity each.] 1st Place |
Jill Perkins Class 36: Creative Items [Jewelry: related to bees] 4th Place |
Class 37: Overall County Association Display Booth
6th Place
Sweepstakes
5th Place
