Saturday, September 20 - NC Museum of Natural Sciences 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
The Wake County Beekeepers Association will be out in full force Saturday with an observation hive, honey for sale, beekeepers to answer all your questions and much, much more.
And to answer the most asked question, "where's the queen?"
A master bee keeper Larry Green Jr. of the Wake County Beekeepers Association does his bearded lady act for the fifth year at Bugfest where he covers his face in bees. He does this act to teach kids to not be afraid of bees and to help bring public awareness about honey bees.
Denton Bell is on the left in the photo. If you look closely, you'll see the queen cage under Larry's chin. When bees swarm, the workers will protect and keep the queen safe - so in Larry's case, they'll protecting the queen and providing a safe haven for her - they're unconcerned about Larry and he could be a stick for all they care. So 99% of the time - no stings.
