ANBA Rockhampton branch will operate an information stand at the Rockhampton Show on 12 & 13 June 2025. 

The branch’s inaugural native bee honey competition will take place, with a guest judge from the Sunshine Coast and a local member as Steward.

There will be 3 categories of honey: 
Tetragonula Hockingsi, Tetragonula Carbonaria & Austroplebia [all species] with overall ‘most points scorer’ named as Grand Champion.

MELIPONICULTURE COMPETITIONS
Free Entry for this inaugural regional competition Prize
Money: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10, 4th $5

CLASS ONE
Tetragonula Hockingsi Honey 2 x 50ml jars with white lids
CLASS TWO
Tetragonula Carbonaria Honey 2 x 50ml jars with white lids
CLASS THREE
Austroplebia [any species] Honey 2 x 50ml jars with white lids

GRAND CHAMPION [HIGHEST POINTS’ SCORER]

IMPORTANT
To ensure that there are no issues with your entries, please read this schedule regarding classes, regulations and procedures carefully.