Join the Buckeye Chapter of the GPAA for our annual Gold Rush Days, held August 30 & 31, 2014. Labor Day Weekend at the GPAA Swank Claim along the beautiful Clearfork River near Butler, Ohio. Gold Rush Days are a weekend packed full of gold prospecting and family oriented events. From common digs to kids games and duck races to a chili cookoff, there is something for everyone at Gold Rush Days! Free camping for GPAA members. Our schedule of events are outlines below. We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, please visit http://www.buckeyegold.com
2014 Gold Rush Days Schedule of Events
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Note: * Denotes Location of Event
8:30AM – Volunteer Meeting At The Pavilion *Pavilion
All Day - Photo Shoots by Crystal Clear Photography (Scroll Down for More Info)
9-11AM – Adult Common Dig (14 Years and Up) *Common Dig Location
10:00AM – Prospecting Store Opens / Raffle Sales / Metal Detecting Registration *Pavilion
10:00AM – Duck Races Sales Begin *Pavilion
12-1:00PM – Kids Common Dig (Under 14 Years) *Common Dig Location
2-3:00PM – Metal Detecting Hunt *Location TBA Either Red Shed or Farmhouse
3-4:00PM – Kids Crafts *Pavilion
3-4:45PM – Equipment Demonstrations (IE: Gold Cube, Cleanup Sluice, Etc.) *Pavilion
5:00PM - Raffles
5:00PM – Silent and Live Auctions *Pavilion
8:00PM – Entertainment TBD *Pavilion
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Note: * Denotes Location of Event
7:00AM – Breakfast With The Officers *Pavilion
8:00AM – Non-Denominational Spiritual Service *Pavilion
8:30AM - Volunteer Meeting At The Pavilion *Pavilion
All Day - Photo Shoots by Crystal Clear Photography (Scroll Down for More Info)
9-11:00AM – Adult Common Dig (14 Years And Over) *Common Dig Location
10:00AM – Prospecting Store Opens / Raffle Sales *Pavilion
10:00AM – Duck Races Sales Begin *Pavilion
12-1:00PM – Kids Common Dig (Under 14 Years) *Common Dig Location
1:30PM – Speed Panning Competitions *Pavilion
2:00PM – Gold Pan Decorating Contest Judging *Pavilion
2:15PM – Gold Pan Racing *Common Dig Area
3:00PM – Kids Games *Meet at Pavilion
5:00PM – Chili Cookoff Judging *Pavilion
5:30PM – Raffles
7:00PM – Tug of War *Pavilion
8:00PM – Talent Show and Closing Ceremony *Pavilion
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