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Dry Creek Beekeeping
Tours Tastings Honey Sales
Learn About Dry Creek Beekeeping
Dry Creek Beekeeping was founded in 2023 with a mission to spread the joy and knowledge of beekeeping through agritourism. Our aim is to offer visitors an immersive experience in the world of bees, and to educate them on the importance of these amazing creatures. Come join us on this sweet journey!
Our Experiences
Our beekeeping tours offer a truly unique experience that you won't find anywhere else. Get up close and personal with our bees and learn about the fascinating world of beekeeping from our expert guide. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just curious about these amazing creatures, our tours are the perfect way to experience the magic of the hive.
Our full-sensory honey tastings allow you to take a deep dive into the fascinating world of honey. Learn about the wide variety of flavors, aromas, textures, and colors of honey and taste up to 8 different varieties from around the United States. Discover how bees produce so many different varieties of honey. This experience is fun, educational, and tasty!
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"Bee"come a Beekeeper
Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime to tell your friends and family about?! Then, join us for this 90 minute, three-part interactive and hands-on excursion to “bee”come a beekeeper. First, learn about the jobs that bees do in the hive and the biology of honeybees, next enjoy a mini honey tasting, and finally don a beekeeping suit and experience the exciting world of a day in the life of a real-life beekeeper by seeing bees at work in the hive.
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Private Tours
A private tour is an excellent way to accommodate large groups of family/friends, tour groups, school/educational groups, or corporate groups, and allows us to customize a variety of learning experiences. With a private tour, you can tailor the experience to your group's interests and needs, whether that means focusing on honey production, honey tasting, gardening for pollinators, leadership lessons from bees, or in-depth information on beekeeping practices.
**Call to book**
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Honey Tasting Experience
Join us as we explore the fascinating world of honey! At our honey tasting, you will learn about how bees make honey, and will taste a variety of honeys ranging from light to medium to dark color profiles. You will use a honey flavor wheel and color chart to explore the wide variety of aromas, colors and flavors of honeys, as you try to put words to what you smell, see, and taste. Each attendee will track their impressions of each honey and we will compare and discuss these. Plus, you will sample a variety of textures, including creamed, crystalized, and honey direct from the comb.
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Beekeeping Bootcamp
Join our beekeeping bootcamp tour and learn everything you need to know to become a successful beekeeper. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the basics of beekeeping, including hive management, honey extraction, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the fascinating world of bees and start your own beekeeping journey!
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Contact Us
Address
489 South Clark Lane
Elizabeth, IL, 61028
Contact
815-297-3366
Seasonal Hours
May 14th -August 29th
2025
Store Hours
Wed., Fri., Sat.,
12:30-3pm
Beekeeping Tours
Wed., Fri., Sat.,
11am-12:30pm, 3-4:30pm
Honey Tastings
Offered Year-round