FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Date of the Expo
January 8th, 2026, January 9th, 2026, January 10th, 2026
Location
937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY 40209
When will tickets go on sale?
We hope to have tickets for sale on May 1st, 2025.
Are one-day tickets available?
Yes, they will be available.
What is the minimum age to attend? Can I bring my kids?
Children are not allowed at the Bee Expo. Due to the nature of this event, it is unsuitable for children under 10 years of age. Adult ticket prices apply to all attendees ages 10 and up.
Can a family member visit or walk around?
Unfortunately, no. Our insurance and venue license don’t allow us to have unregistered people in the conference center.
Are meals included in the ticket price this year?
No. There will be numerous food options available at the expo center for you to purchase.
How much is parking at the Kentucky Expo Center?
Parking at the Kentucky Expo Center costs $12 per vehicle for a single entry and $15 for a multi-entry, per day. Shuttle options are available from most hotels in the area; check with your hotel for more details!
Do the conference recordings come with each purchase?
Yes! The professionally recorded sessions will be sent to attendees by the end of February.
(Please note, the code for free access to the recordings is one per order, not one per ticket.)
The free access to the speaker sessions must not be shared outside your household.
I can’t attend any longer. Can I get a refund?
Yes! You can get a refund until December 20, 2024. Refunds will be subject to a 16-per-ticket processing fee. After Dec. 20th, tickets are nonrefundable. If you need a refund before Dec. 20th, please email us at: chris@nahbexpo.com
Will there be pollen patties available at the conference?
We hope to have pollen patties and other bee supplements available.
Where do we stay?
Hotel deals will be announced soon!
Who is speaking?
We will announce our speakers soon!
What is the schedule?
The full schedule is to be announced soon!
Who are the vendors?
A complete list of vendors will be available after registering, beginning July 1st.
Can I bring in my drinks, food, or snacks?
The venue will not allow us or attendees to bring outside food or drinks into the venue.
Can I sell items I make or let people pick up orders if I’m not a registered vendor?
We ask anyone not registered as a vendor not to bring products into the venue space to sell or distribute.
Can I bring honey to share or trade?
Yes. We ask participants to bring their honey in 2 oz or 8oz plastic jars for sharing.
Can vendors enter the Honey Show?
Yes, they can.
What is the nearest airport?
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Do you have tickets available for the trade show alone?
No, we do not. The ticket for the conference is for both speakers and the trade show.
Can I bring my pet with me to the Expo Center?
“Except for service animals, animals are not permitted inside the facility. KEC uses the definition provided by the ADA, a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability. Service animals must be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In this case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other adequate controls.” - KEC Rules & Regulations.
Why Did Kamon Leave “Hive Life”?
Beginning in early 2023, Kamon Reynolds, Dustin Wiggins, Tn’s Bees, LLC, Appalachian Hivery, LLC, Hive Life, Inc. and other associated persons and entities became involved in multiple lawsuits between themselves and their various businesses.
All of the issues in these lawsuits have been resolved by agreement between the parties without any party admitting any liability or fault.
As a result of the settlement, Kamon and Laurel Reynolds will continue to operate K&L Bees and the North American Honeybee Expo, and TN’s Bees, of which Mr. Reynolds is now the 100% owner.
Dustin Wiggins will continue to operate Appalachian Hivery, LLC, of which he is now the 100% owner.
Hive Life will remain in operation but no longer has any association with Kamon or Laurel Reynolds or any of their businesses.