BCGPAA 2015 Gold Rush Days Sept. 5 & 6

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BCGPAA 2015 Gold Rush Days Sept. 5 & 6

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We hope to see many OSPA shirts roaming the grounds this year for the 2015 Gold Rush Days. Sept 5 & 6. Should be a great time as usual!

2015 Gold Rush Days Schedule of Events

Saturday, September 5, 2015
Note: * Denotes Location of Event

8:00AM - Flag Raising and Pledge of Allegiance *Pavilion
8:30AM – Volunteer Meeting At The Pavilion *Pavilion
9-11AM – Adult Common Dig (14 Years and Up) *Common Dig Location
9:00AM – Kids Games *Meet At Pavilion
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
2:00PM – Speed Panning Competitions *Pavilion
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
9:00PM – Night Time Metal Detecting Hunt **RESCHEDULED FROM FOSSICK**. Location TBA. Registration all day Saturday at Raffle Booth.

Sunday, September 6, 2015
Note: * Denotes Location of Event

8:00AM - Flag Raising and Pledge of Allegiance by *Pavilion
8:15AM – Non-Denominational Spiritual Service *Pavilion
8:30AM - Volunteer Meeting At The Pavilion *Pavilion
9-11:00AM – Adult Common Dig (14 Years And Over) *Common Dig Location
9:00AM – Kids Games *Meet at Pavilion
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
3:00PM – Gold Pan Racing *Common Dig Location
5:00PM – Chili Cookoff Judging *Pavilion
5:30PM – Raffles
7:00PM – Tug of War *Pavilion
8:15PM – Talent Show and Closing Ceremony / Bonfire. Bring a chair. Family Event! *Red Shed Area

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK AT PAVILION FOR CHANGES ON THE MASTER SCHEDULE. THANKS!


Common Dig

Join us for our traditional Common Dig! You will have the opportunity to prospect for gold like many generations before us have. Learn how to use prospecting equipment, identify great gold holding materials, and of course share in the traditional nugget draw! Every paid and working participant will receive a split of the concentrates at the end and be eligible for prizes and the nugget draw. Fees: Adult Common Dig - $6.00 Kids Common Dig – Free

Duck Races

Want to win a gold nugget? Here is your chance! Purchase your ducks for $1 each or 6 for $5. Once all ducks are sold for a race, they will all be launched in the river. The first duck to reach the finish line will be the winner of the gold nugget. Look for sales at the pavilion and along the midway.

Metal Detecting Hunt

Have a metal detector? Looking to find some valuable prizes? Join us in our metal detecting hunt! Our Chapter’s own Jen Johnson will head up this years metal detecting hunt. This is one you do not want to miss! She will seed the hunt area with many items. Some items found in the past are old US silver coins, gold nuggets, gold jewelry, current currency, foreign coins, civil war relics, etc. And of course she always has a twist to the game! We have moved our rained out first ever nighttime metal detecting hunt from Fossick to Gold Rush Days! A great way to beat the heat. 9:00PM start time. Fees: $10 entry fee per participant. Registration at raffle booth starting at 10:00AM.

Kids Crafts

Bring the kids to the Pavilion to enjoy a fun time making crafts! Our volunteers will help them create a neat project that they can take home. All ages of kids are welcome!

Equipment Demonstrations

Be sure to check out the equipment demonstrations at the Pavilion. Various gold prospectors will demonstrate a selection of gold prospecting equipment. They will be there to field questions and who knows, perhaps let you use the equipment yourself!

Silent and Live Auction

Putting on Gold Rush is very challenging, and it does come with a price tag. Join us for our silent and live auction where we will have donated items (from visitors like you) up for auction. These donated items are what help us to raise the funds necessary to offset the expenses of Gold Rush. Feel free to bring items to donate for these auctions. Donations will be accepted all day on Saturday at the main pavilion at the raffle tables. We truly appreciate your support in this cause!

Speed Panning Competitions

Think you have what it takes to be the quickest hand at panning on the Swank Claim? Show your sfutt here! Registration is free…just show up and try your luck at speed panning your pan down and retrieving the seeded gold nuggets. Winner of the competition will receive a trophy!


Gold Pan Racing

Have you converted your gold pan into a raceboat? How about a jet propelled (ok Alka Seltzer propelled) floating green plastic disc? Or perhaps just a plain gold pan that you have faith in. This event always has some creativity involved. Bring your pan to the location prior to the event time to be entered. Registration is Free! The pans will be launched in the river. The first pan to reach the finish line will win a trophy!

Kids Games

Bring your kids down to the Pavilion prior to the start time of the event. There will be games played where they will all win a prize bag for participating. Some games included may be: Waterballoon Toss, Egg Carry, 3 Legged Race, Short Distance Corn Hole, Scavenger Hunt, Etc. Should be a good time for kids and parents alike! Hope to see you there!

Campfire Chili Cookoff

We want you to show off your cooking skills and enter the Chili Cookoff! Prepare your best chili and bring it to the judging area at the scheduled event time to be entered. Here are the rules:

-Only store purchased meat can be used. No wild game will be permitted.
-All ingredients of the chili must be cooked at the claim on Sunday. No prior cooked ingredients will be allowed.
--THE CHILI MUST BE COOKED OVER A CAMPFIRE. NO INSIDE OR CROCKPOT COOKING PERMITTED THIS YEAR!
-The chili must be assembled and cooked at the claim on Sunday. No prior cooked chili will be allowed.
-Judging will take place in 2 categories: Officer’s Choice and People’s Choice. Each winner will receive a trophy.

Want to judge the chili? Purchase a tasting ticket for $1 at the raffle table. Go through and sample all of the chili. Drop your ticket in your favorite chili. The chili with the most tickets will win the People’s Choice trophy!


Talent Show

Have talents you would like to showcase? Do it at our Talent Show! We have two categories: Adult Category and Youth Category. Show off your talents in front of a panel of judges and the audience. One winner from each category will be chosen. Please keep your acts family friendly. Any acts that are not family friendly will immediately be disqualified.

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There's no cure for Gold Fever, but the symptoms are treatable.

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Starting Today !!!

http://www.buckeyegold.com/goldrush.htm

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There's no cure for Gold Fever, but the symptoms are treatable.

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I added a Gold Rush 2015 album to the gallery, if you have pictures please add them.

http://ospagold.com/gallery/index.php/G ... h-2015/226

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There's no cure for Gold Fever, but the symptoms are treatable.

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