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MISCELLANEOUS:
European Battlefield tours. Metal detecting is included in the tour, however, I’m not sure if detecting the actual battlefield is allowed. I’ve never heard of this outfit, so if anyone has been on one of their hunts or has experience with them, send me an email so we can let folks know how it was.
Info: www.battlefielddiggertours.com
LMS Metal Detecting
This site is sort of an enigma. They have a calendar of scheduled hunt dates on their website, but I’m not sure what their deal is, or if you can sign up for the hunts. If someone is familiar, please let me know.
www.lmsmetaldetecting.com
Metal Detecting tours
www.historyhunts.com
Provide guided small group metal detecting relic hunts on
Well-researched, historic, private properties through partnerships
With land owners.
EUROPE, THE UK & EVERYWHERE ELSE:
ENGLAND:
THE UNITED STATES & CANADA:
ALASKA:
March 26th, 2018
Alaska Miners Association
2018 Spring Convention
Carlson Center, Fairbanks, Alaska
Info: www.alaskaminers.org
ARIZONA:
April 7th, 2018
Gold Prospectors Association of America & The Lost Dutchman’s Mining Assoc.
2018 Open Detector Hunts
LDMA Claim
Stanton, AZ
Info: (800) 551-9707
CALIFORNIA:
April 13, 2018
West Coast Prospectors and Treasure Hunters
31st Annual Hunt Rendevouz
Rancho Jurupa Campground
Riverside, CA
Info: (949) 588-2922
Flyer
CANADA:
May 26th, 2018
2018 Southern Ontario Hunt
Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Info: (289) 396-2966
http://metaldetectinghunt.com/
September 7th & 8th, 2018
Okanagan Treasure Hunters
10th Annual Treasures in the Sand Open Hunt
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada
Info: https://www.othc.info/treasures-in-the-sand.php
COLORADO:
June 28th-30th, 2018
World Wide Association of Treasure Seekers
2018 WWATS Rendezvous
Four Corners Christian Camp
Mancos, CO
Info: (970) 946-3735
http://www.wwats.org/
Flyer
July 6th, 7th & 8th, 2018
Rush to the Rockies 2018
Sponsored by the Eureka Treasure Hunters Club
Pickle Gulch Campground
Black Hawk, CO
Info: Kim G. (720) 608-0811 or www.eurekathc.org
Flyer
FLORIDA:
April 14th, 2018
Central Florida Sunshine Shootout
Sponsored by Minelab
Moss Park
12091 Moss Park Road
Orlando, FL
Info: www.thecfmdc.com
January 10th-13th, 2019
64th Annual Florida United Numismatists Show
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL
GEORGIA:
February 3rd & 4th, 2018
Chickamauga Civil War Show
Dalton, GA
Info: www.mkshows.com
IDAHO:
June 22nd-24th, 2018
Northwest Treasure Hunters Club
46th Annual Treasure Hunt
Camp Scott, Farragut State Park
Athol, ID
Info: Larry Bateham (509) 276-8439
www.nwthclub.com
ILLINOIS:
May 20th, 2018
Minelab FBS Boot Camp
Cordova, IL
Instructors: Andy Sabisch & Chuck Smalley
Info: http://minelabfbsbootcamp.com
INDIANA:
March 25th, 2018
Indiana Archaelogical Society Show
Warrick Co. Fairgrounds
133 W. Degonia Road
Booneville, IN
Info: www.indianaarchs.com
April 7th, 2018
Indiana Archaelogical Society Show
Miami Co. Fairgrounds
1079 W. 200 N.
Peru, IN
April 21st, 2018
XP Deus Boot Camp
Portage, IN
Instructor: Andy Sabisch
Info: http://www.xpdeusbootcamp.com
April 22, 2018
Minelab FBS Bootcamp
Portage, IN
Instructor: Andy Sabisch
Info: http://minelabfbsbootcamp.com
May 5th & 6th, 2018
Wray’s 50th Anniversary Hunt
Sponsored by Wrays Treasure Shop
3137 W. St., Rd 58
Seymour, IN
Info: Kenny Wray (812) 497-2537
wraystreasureshop.weebly.com
May 12th, 2018
Indiana Archaelogical Society Show
Camden Community Building
153 West Main Street
Camden, IN 46917
Info: www.indianaarchs.com
June 23rd, 2018
Indiana Archaelogical Society Show
Boone Co. Fairgrounds
1300 E. 100 S.
Lebanon, IN 46052
Info: www.indianaarchs.com
July 22nd–28th, 2018
10th Annual Southern Indiana Treasure Fest 2018
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
Vallonia, IN
Info: Terry Rittenhouse Phone: (765) 857-2400 Email: tlcorona@frontier.com
-or- Southern Indian Treasure Fest on Facebook
Flyer
July 29th, 2018
Indiana Archaelogical Society Show
Sullivan County Fairgrounds
1301 E. County Road 75 N.
Sullivan, IN
Info: www.indianaarchs.com
September 8th, 2018
Indiana Archaelogical Society Show
Randolph Co. Fairgrounds
1885 S. US 27
Winchester, IN
Info: www.indianaarchs.com
October 6, 2018
Indiana Archaelogical Society Show
Shipshewana Town Center
760 South Van Buren Street
Shipshewana, IN
Info: www.indianaarchs.com
KANSAS:
May 20th, 2018
Topeka Treasure Hunter’s
Open National Hunt
Hoyt Community Building
Hoyt, KS
Info: (785) 256-2925
MASSACHUSETTS:
The Greater Worcester Coin Show
Usually held the 2nd Sunday of Every Month
The Auburn-Webster Elks Lodge
754 Southbridge Street
Auburn, MA
MONTANA:
April 28th, 2018
Headwaters Chapter of the GPAA
Annual Claim Jumper Metal Detector Hunt
Raidersburg, Montana
Info: (406) 220-4403
http://www.headwatersgpaa.com/
NEBRASKA:
June 16th, 2018
Nebraska Land Treasure Hunters
44th Annual Hunt
Dyer Park
Hasting, NE
Info: (402) 534-2019
NEVADA:
April 21st & 22nd, 2018
2018 Las Vegas Gold & Treasure Show
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
9777 Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89193
Info: www.goldprospectors.org
NEW HAMPSHIRE:
Nashua Coin Show
Shows scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of Every Month (except April)
Holiday Inn
9 Northeastern Boulevard
Nashua, NH
9am-2pm
Free Admission
April 24th-29th, 2018
25th Annual Best O’ the Northeast Hunt (B.O.N.E) Treasure Week
in Memory of Howard Johnson
Organized by Streeter’s Treasure Hunting
Harrisville, NH
Info: George Streeter (603) 876-4443
www.streeter.org
NEW JERSEY:
January 21st, 2018
ECRDA Cabin Fever Hunt
On the beach at the Taylor Pavillion
Belmar, NJ
Info: Joe Jorgensen (973) 839-8031 or www.ecrda.org
Flyer
April 4th-8th, 2018
NY/NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
NJ Expo Center
97 Sunfield Avenue
Edison, NJ
Wed-Fri. 12pm-9pm
Sat & Sun. 10am-6pm
April 21st & 22nd, 2018
17th Annual Military Vehicle Show & Swapmeet
Sussex County Fairgrounds
37 Plains Road
Augusta, NJ 07822
Info: https://www.mtaswapmeet.com/showinfo
May 19th-20th, 2018
9th Annual On Cloud Nine
ECRDA Annual Open Beach Hunt
Ocean City, NJ
Info: www.ecrda.org
Flyer
NEW YORK:
April 4th-8th, 2018
NY/NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
NJ Expo Center
97 Sunfield Avenue
Edison, NJ
Wed-Fri. 12pm-9pm
Sat & Sun. 10am-6pm
May 26th, 2018
XP Deus Boot Camp
Albany/Cohoes, NY
Instructors: Andy Sabisch & Todd Yerks (CT Todd)
Info: http://www.xpdeusbootcamp.com
NORTH CAROLINA:
January 6th & 7th, 2018
Old North State Antique Gun & Military Show
North Carolina State Fairgrounds
1025 blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, NC
Info: (704) 282-1339
NORTH DAKOTA:
June 2nd, 2018
Minnkota Artifact Recovery Group 19th Annual Hunt
Memorial Park
Grand Rapids, ND
Info: (701) 320-7107
OHIO:
April 28th, 2018
XP Deus Boot Camp
Toledo, OH
Instructor: Andy Sabisch
Info: http://www.xpdeusbootcamp.com
August 2nd-5th, 2018
National Antique bottle Convention & Expo
Cleveland, OH
Info: www.fohbc.org
August 18th & 19th, 2018
39th Annual Buckeye Hunt
Hayes Farm
New Concord, OH
Info: (740) 252-1322
Flyer
OKLAHOMA:
May 5th, 2018
Three Forks Treasure Hunters
32nd National Open Hunt
Sapulpa, OK
Info: (918) 348-6780
Flyer
May 26th, 2018
Indian Territory Treasure Hunters Club
47th Annual Indian Territory Treasure Hunt
Tulsa, OK
Info: http://www.itthc.com/
OREGON:
March 24th, 2018
Eastern Oregon Miners & Prospectors
Porch Panning
Missouri Flat Grange Hall
1050 Hughes Lane
Baker City, OR
Info: (503) 673-3512
eomp.org/wordpress/
May 26th, 2018
Lost Dutchman Mining Association
2018 Open Detector Hunts
LDMA Blue Bucket Camp
Huntington, OR
Info: (800) 551-9707
https://www.facebook.com/pg/LDMACAMPS/events/
PENNSYLVANIA:
April 7th, 2018
Lancaster Research & Recovery Club
2018 Spring Club Hunt
Lancaster county Central Park
Kiwanis 22
Lancaster, PA
Info: (717) 336-4946
Flyer
June 9th, 2018
6th Annual Silver Seekers Open Treasure Hunt
Fox Den Acres Campground
New Stanton, PA
Info: (740) 252-1322
Flyer
June 23rd, 2018
XP Deus Boot Camp
Gettysburg, PA
Instructors: Andy Sabisch & Hugh Campbell
Info: http://www.xpdeusbootcamp.com
June 24th, 2018
Minelab FBS Boot Camp
Gettysburg, PA
Instructors: Andy Sabisch
Info: http://minelabfbsbootcamp.com
July 14th-21st, 2018
2018 Treasure Week
Fox Den Acres Campground
New Stanton, PA
Info: (740) 252-1322
Flyer
August 11th, 2018
Black Diamond Treasure Hunters Club
35th Annual Treasure Hunt
Lazy Brook Park
Tunkhannok, PA
Info: (215) 536-0796
http://www.bdthc.org/events.php
SOUTH CAROLINA:
April 21st, 2018
16th Annual Treasure Hunt of the Carolina’s
Blacksburg, SC
Info: (864) 839-3598
May 5th, 2018
Sandhill Metal Detecting & Relic Club
Carolina Coin & Token Shootout
Pigg Park, Griggs Street
Pageland, SC
Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/381333278888371
TENNESSEE:
April 21st, 2018
Memphis Metal Detecting Club
2018 Spring Hunt
Millington, TN
This is a members only hunt
http://memphismetaldetectingclub.com/
July 28th & 29th, 2018
1st Annual Chattanooga Civil War & Artifact Show and Sale
Camp Jordan Arena
323 Camp Jordan Parkway
East Ridge, TN
Info: http://americandigger.com/american-digger-events/
December 1st & 2nd, 2018
Middle Tennessee Civil War Show
Franklin, TN
Info: www.mkshows.com
TEXAS:
March 24-25th, 2018
Charles Garrett Memorial Hunt 2018
Diamond Don’s RV Park
1602 Highway 49 East
Jefferson, TX 75657
Info: www.diamonddonrvpark.com
April 7th, 2018
Rio Grande Valley Metal Detecting Club
8th Annual Hunt
Harlingen, TX
Info: John (956) 535-1322
http://www.rgvmetaldetectingclub.net/club-activities
April 20th-22nd, 2018
Annual Texas Treasure Show
Mayburn Convention Center
3303 N. 3rd Street
Temple, TX
Info: www.tamdc.org
VIRGINIA:
April 21st, 2018
Tidewater Coin and Relic Club
31st Annual Hunt
On the beach @
5700 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
Info: (757) 288-1213
http://www.tc-rc.com/tc-rc-2018-open-hunt
June 2nd, 2018
Roanoke Valley Coin & Relic Club
27th Annual Open Hunt
Camp Alta Mons
2842 Crockett Springs Road
Shawsville, VA 24162
Info: (540) 420-2866
https://www.facebook.com/Roanoke-Valley-Coin-Relic-Club-116851458916127/
November 17th & 18th, 2018
Capital of the Confederacy Civil War Show
Richmond, VA
Info: www.mkshows.com
WASHINGTON:
March 24th & 25th, 2018
Gold Prospectors Association of America
2018 Gold & Treasure Show
Clark County Event Center
17402 NE Delfel Road
Ridgefield, WA 98642
Info: www.goldprospectors.org
May 11th, 2018
Southeast WA Association of Treasure Hunters
30th Treasure Hunt
Horn Rapids County Park
Benton City, WA
Info: (509) 545-8375
May 25th, 2018
Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club
2018 May Fest
Stanwood Fairgrounds
6431 Pioneer Highway
Stanwood, WA
Info: (425) 308-2255
July 28th, 2018
Cascade Treasure Club
Annual Silver Shoot
New Life Church
15711 152nd Ave SE,
Renton, WA
Open hunt
Info: (206) 730-2694
http://cascadetreasureclub.com/events.html#silvershoot
August 4th, 20185
Pugent Sound Treasure Hunters Club
Lenny Phay Memorial Hunt
Reber Ranch
28606 132nd Avenue, SE.
Kent, WA
Info: (360) 556-3914
https://sites.google.com/site/pugetsoundtreasurehunters/annualhunt2010
Nice!
Thanks Tom. How’s things in Staten Island? Heard you had a tough time with the storm. Hope everything works out for you. Spring is coming, Happy Hunting!
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Good job!
Thanks for all the info and work you put into this site for us.
You’re welcome Marty! Hope there’s something in your area. I post updates and new events as I find them, so check back now and again, and Happy Hunting!
We live in SW OR and really do not get to see much for shows or hunts. The ole body doesn’t do the 6-7 hr trip to Portland so well any more either. OH well. Onward one step at a time!
The Wheat State Spring Fling in Kansas was in 2016. I don’t know if they’re planning another one this year or not. Pull Tab Miner would probably have that information.
Thank u Mikki-you are correct-it must be my dyslexia. The date was 4/17/16, thanks for the heads up, I will remove it.
Would you please update the RUSH to the Rockies date for 2018 in Colorado. It will be held July 7-8. Same place as in 2017. Shouldn’t be missed!
Working on a new list now Linda—thanks for the update!
Nice list. When will you have 2018 available? Really interested in areas near or in Tennessee. Thank you.
I’m working on it. I try to update it 2 or 3 times a year. It takes a long time to compile, and a lot of folks don’t post their info until a few weeks before a hunt.
Working on it now Vic.
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Wow this is a great list! I’m a noob MDist and looking for any group hunts or events out this way.
Thanks again!
Mike in CA
Thanks Mike-
I try to update it at least every 6 months or so, hope you find some group hunts out your way–and find lots of treasure, of course. Happy Hunting!
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