Texas Honey Queen & Princess Program

05/02/2026

Hope to see you there!!
https://texasbeekeepers.org/summer-clinic/

02/19/2026

Check with your local clubs to join the Honey Queen program and promote honey bees in your area, then step up to a state-wide assignment, then follow Oceanna up to the National level!!

2026 AMERICAN HONEY QUEEN & PRINCESS HAIL FROM CALIFORNIA & TEXAS

The American Beekeeping Federation is proud to announce that Delanie Craighead and Oceanna Escribano were selected as the 2026 American Honey Queen and Princess.
Queen Delanie is the daughter of Don and Laurie Craighead of Descanso, California. She is a graduate of the University of California, Davis, and earned a bachelor’s degree in animal biology and a minor in veterinary medical entomology. Delanie previously worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in South America and now works as a kennel attendant at a doggy daycare.
Princess Oceanna is the daughter of Neville and Leslie Escribano of San Antonio, Texas. She is a 2025 graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology with a concentration in plant biology and a minor in French. Her undergraduate research focused on the medicinal properties of honey and honeybee behavior during the 2023 and 2024 solar eclipses. Oceanna is an apprentice beekeeper through the Texas Master Beekeeper Program and plans to pursue a career in dentistry.
Delanie and Oceanna will spend the next year promoting the beekeeping industry throughout the United States in a wide variety of venues, including fairs, festivals, schools, media interviews, and virtual presentations. To schedule an appearance or presentation with American Honey Queen Delanie Craighead or American Honey Princess Oceanna Escribano, please contact American Honey Queen Program Chairperson Anna Kettlewell at 414.545.5514 or [email protected].

06/12/2023

Register today before it's too late!! www.texsbeekeepers.org

10/24/2022

Get some detailed education!
All the details are here: https://texasbeekeepers.org/annual-convention-2022/
Hope to see you there!

Are you looking to take your beekeeping skills to the next level? Are you a beginner beekeeper looking for a crash course with an amazing instructor?

Dr. Cameron Jack from Florida is a beekeeper, scientist, and teacher who brings a ton of experience, evidence based beekeeping techniques, and biological understanding of bees into the best management practices for keeping bees in the South.

Join us for this special workshop on Thursday November 3.
Followed by the Texas Beekeepers Association Annual Convention is Friday & Saturday for a bee-filled 3 days of learning, networking, and FUN!
Learn more and register at our website - https://texasbeekeepers.org/annual-convention-2022/

10/24/2022

All the details are here: https://texasbeekeepers.org/annual-convention-2022/
Hope to see you there!

10/08/2022

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10/08/2022

We are excited to announce that applications are open for 2023 Texas Honey Queen Nominations.

We're looking for a 17-24 year old who loves honey bees and is excited to share them with the public!

Learn more and apply -
https://texasbeekeepers.org/honey-queen/

10/08/2022

We're so excited about November! Hope to see you there - we'll have a live auction and banquet benefitting - Texas Honey Bee Education Association

Come learn with the best in Texas and enjoy an awesome event filled with quality speakers, friendly beekeepers, the best of Texas honey and so much more.

Register today - https://texasbeekeepers.org/annual-convention-2022/

06/01/2022

Howdy and Happy Summer!! If you or someone you know is 13-18 years old and want to grow as a voice for beekeeping and the Texas Beekeepers Association, apply to be a Youth Ambassador!! Applications are due June 11th and can be found at the link in my bio!!