Bee Barn
Discover the important role bees and other pollinators play in our environment and everyday lives at the Bee Barn. Educational displays and knowledgeable volunteers are on hand to answer questions, share insights, and offer simple ways you can help support pollinator populations at home.
Can you spot the queen?
Step up to a live, glass-enclosed hive and watch thousands of honey bees at work. Look closely to find the queen—marked with a colored dot—as she moves through the colony.
Location:
East side of grounds, near the Yellow Gate
Meet the American Honey Queen
The 2026 American Honey Queen, Delanie Craighead, will be on-site during the Fair, sharing her passion for bees and pollinator education. A graduate of the University of California, Davis with a background in animal biology and entomology, Delanie brings knowledge, energy, and a love of insects to every interaction.
Stop by the Bee Barn to meet her, ask questions, and learn more about the vital role honey bees play in our world.
