essex county beekeepers' association is an non-profit organization comprised of beekeepers based in eastern massachusetts, usa, with a membership of over 400 from several states. monthly meetings are held for the purpose of fellowship and discussion about honeybees. the club is active in education, sponsoring an annual multi-week beekeeping course. beekeeping exhibition and honey show each autumn at the topsfield fair (the largest beekeeping exhibition in the country).