Welcome to the Honey Section
Honey is a unique product depending on the local forage available. Each hive within an Apiary will forage on different plants at different times of the year, giving different colours, flavours and aromas. The show bench provides the public with an insight into the uniqueness of honey and the vast number of products produced by Honeybees.
There are two competitions run within the Emley Show.
1. The Open Show
There is the Emley Show Society competition, which is classed as an open show.
Anyone may enter exhibits, and prize money for each class is provided by the Emley Show Society. I am keen to expand the number of entries in this show and would like to introduce additional classes as the show grows.
2. The Wakefield and Pontefract Beekeepers Association Show.
Entries for this show are only open to Wakefield and Pontefract members. The winners of each class are awarded the appropriate trophy at their AGM.
Last year we were pleased to run the Yorkshire Beekeepers Association competition. 2024 results can be viewed here.
In addition to the show, members of Wakefield and Pontefract Beekeepers Associations are on hand to discuss the craft of beekeeping with members of the public.
We have live bees in an observation hive which draws a great deal of interest from both adults and children.
Honey tasting is also available with local honey offered for sale.
Whether you are an exhibitor or visitor to the show, we look forward to meeting you in 2025.
Mark Millard
Honey Section Secretary
