Papa P's Bees

Raw Honey and 100% Beeswax

About Us

Founded in 2019 by Tom Pawelek , Papa P's Bees is a third generation beekeeping family located in Elgin, Illinois. Our priority is to provide local, natural, raw honey to the community. We strive to emphasize the importance of bee colony preservation, and the impact they have in our lives.




*Currently, we have beehives located in Elgin, Sleepy Hollow, Huntley, Campton Hills, Fox River Grove and Wayne. 



JOIN US 7/19 at Fox River Grove arts and Craft Fair at Lions park 10am-4pm

JOIN US 7/19 at Fox River Grove arts and Craft Fair at Lions park 10am-4pm

JOIN US 7/19 at Fox River Grove arts and Craft Fair at Lions park 10am-4pm

JOIN US 7/19 at Fox River Grove arts and Craft Fair at Lions park 10am-4pm

JOIN US 7/19 at Fox River Grove arts and Craft Fair at Lions park 10am-4pm

JOIN US 7/19 at Fox River Grove arts and Craft Fair at Lions park 10am-4pm

8/10 Hoffman Estates makers market 10am-2pm

8/10 Hoffman Estates makers market 10am-2pm

8/10 Hoffman Estates makers market 10am-2pm

8/10 Hoffman Estates makers market 10am-2pm

8/10 Hoffman Estates makers market 10am-2pm

8/10 Hoffman Estates makers market 10am-2pm

9/6 Makers and Margaritas Hideaway brew garden hoffman estates 11am-4pm

9/6 Makers and Margaritas Hideaway brew garden hoffman estates 11am-4pm

9/6 Makers and Margaritas Hideaway brew garden hoffman estates 11am-4pm

9/6 Makers and Margaritas Hideaway brew garden hoffman estates 11am-4pm

9/6 Makers and Margaritas Hideaway brew garden hoffman estates 11am-4pm

9/6 Makers and Margaritas Hideaway brew garden hoffman estates 11am-4pm

10/19 Conant Highschool craft show 10am-4pm

10/19 Conant Highschool craft show 10am-4pm

10/19 Conant Highschool craft show 10am-4pm

10/19 Conant Highschool craft show 10am-4pm

10/19 Conant Highschool craft show 10am-4pm

10/19 Conant Highschool craft show 10am-4pm

11/1 palatine Highschool craft show 9am-4pm

11/1 palatine Highschool craft show 9am-4pm

11/1 palatine Highschool craft show 9am-4pm

11/1 palatine Highschool craft show 9am-4pm

11/1 palatine Highschool craft show 9am-4pm

11/1 palatine Highschool craft show 9am-4pm

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    Our products

    OUR HONEY IS AVAILABLE ALL YEAR. CONTACT US BELOW.

    48 oz (3lb) Jar of Honey

    $35

    14.5 oz (1lb) Jar of Honey

    $14

    10 oz Jar of Honey

    $9

    6 oz Jar of Honey

    $7

    Variety Pack Flight

    $13

    2 oz jars of each season

    100% pure beeswax

    $3

    Candle -$3

    1lb bar of wax - $16

    1 oz bar of wax -$2

    Tax included in prices listed above

    Our honey is harvested in the spring, summer, and fall, which gives the honey its distinct colors. Each season has a unique, all-natural taste.


    *subject to availability

    Our Partners- Find us also at

    Goebbert's Farm

    Klein's Farm and Garden Market

    Klein's Farm and Garden Market

    https://goebbertspumpkinfarm.com/

    40 W Higgins Rd, South Barrington, IL 60010

    Klein's Farm and Garden Market

    Klein's Farm and Garden Market

    Klein's Farm and Garden Market

    https://www.kleinsfarmmarket.com/

    39W130 Plank Road, Elgin, IL 60124

    1175 Lillian Street, Elgin, IL 60123


    UpCountry Farm

    Klein's Farm and Garden Market

    UpCountry Farm

    https://www.facebook.com/p/UPcountry-Farm-100066727111388/

    36W465 Huntley Rd, West Dundee, IL 60118

    Our Partners- Find us also at

    Huntley Farmers Market

    https://www.huntley.il.us/residents/huntley_farmers_market.php

    Coral Street, Huntley

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    papapsbees@gmail.com

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Please reach out to us at papapsbees@gmail.com


    YES, raw honey should start to crystallize within 1-6 months of when the honey was placed into jars. This is a natural process from simple sugars in honey starting to stick together. Do not throw the honey away! Crystallized honey is still edible and has the consistency of peanut butter.  Simply place the jar in a hot water bath until crystals are melted. 


    This honey is taken directly from the honeycomb and is only lightly filtered to remove large debris like honeycomb pieces. It's not heated to pasteurize, and it's not diluted or infused with other ingredients. Raw honey is cloudy or opaque because it contains pollen, beeswax, and other particles. 

    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324966



    Raw honey NEVER spoils. EVER. Simply keep honey sealed on your kitchen table.  Do not refrigerate or microwave to ensure the beneficial enzymes and antibacterial properties are preserved.


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