Hunts & Events

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MISCELLANEOUS:

February 24th, 2018
Awesome Relics New England
3rd Annual Penguin Hunt
Somewhere in New England–Date & Location to be announced…

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.
2017 Latvia Tours:  April 25th-30th, August 22nd-27th & October 3rd-8th.
2017 Germany Tour:  March 20-26th
2017 Poland Tour:  April 4th-9th
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:

September 15th-17th, 2017
Detectival Rally 2017
Info:  http://www.detectival.com

THE UNITED STATES & CANADA:

ALABAMA:  

September 30, 2017
Southeast Treasure Hunters
10th Annual Open Hunt
Gadsen, AL
Info:  Joe Box (205) 451-7693

October 7, 2017
Warrior Basin Treasure Hunters Association
44th Annual Deep South Treasure Hunt
Cullman, AL
Info/Flyer:  https://www.wbtha.com/events/deep-south-treasure-hunt/hunt-registration-flier/

ALASKA:

July 15th, 2017
Alaska Treasure Seekers Society
41st Annual Metal Detecting Hunt
Alaska State Fairgrounds
France Equestrian Center
2075 Glenn Highway
Palmer, AK
Info:  secretary@alaskatreasureseekers.net

ARIZONA:

November 3rd-5th, 2017
21st Annual Rock-a-Rama Gem & Mineral Show
High Desert Park
19001 E. Kacie Lane
Black Canyon City, AZ
Fri 9am-4pm
Sat 9am-5pm
Sun 9am-4pm
Info:  www.highdeserthelpers.org

November 6th, 2017
The Gold Prospectors Association of America & 
The Lost Dutchman Mining Association
Metal Detecting 101
Detector Training Classes
All skill levels & all brands of detectors
Stanton, AZ
For registration & Info:  (800) 551-9707
Info:  http://www.goldprospectors.org/News/News-Details/ArtMID/3269/ArticleID/198/Metal-Detecting-101-Renegade-Treasure-Hunts

November 7th, 2017
The Gold Prospectors Association of America & 
The Lost Dutchman Mining Association
Renegade Treasure Hunt
Stanton, AZ
Info:  http://www.goldprospectors.org/News/News-Details/ArtMID/3269/ArticleID/198/Metal-Detecting-101-Renegade-Treasure-Hunts

CALIFORNIA:

July 30th, 2017
Randy Kuhn Annual Picnic/Hunt
Pepper Tree Picnic Area
at Vasona County Park
Los Gatos, CA  95032
Info:  http://www.members.tripod.com/~waipahuhaole1/treasurehunters.html

August 19th & 20th, 2017
4th Annual Gold & Outdoor Festival
Mother Lode Fairgrounds
220 Southgate Drive
Sonora, CA
Info:  www.deltagolddiggers.com

September 2, 2017
The Gold Prospectors Association of America & 
The Lost Dutchman Mining Association
Metal Detecting 101
Detector Training Classes
All skill levels & all brands of detectors
For registration & Info:  (800) 551-9707
Info:  http://www.goldprospectors.org/News/News-Details/ArtMID/3269/ArticleID/198/Metal-Detecting-101-Renegade-Treasure-Hunts

September 3rd, 2017
The Gold Prospectors Association of America & 
The Lost Dutchman Mining Association
Renegade Treasure Hunt
Duisenburg, CA
Info:  http://www.goldprospectors.org/News/News-Details/ArtMID/3269/ArticleID/198/Metal-Detecting-101-Renegade-Treasure-Hunts

October 14th -15th, 2017
Searles Lake Gem & Mineral Society
Gem-O-Rama 2017
Trona, CA
Flyer:  http://www1.iwvisp.com/tronagemclub/FLYER.htm

CANADA:

July 22, 2017
Fraser Valley Treasure Hunters
5th Annual Treasure Chest Hunt
Chilliwack Heritage Park, British Columbia

COLORADO:

July 21st-23rd, 2017
Rush to the Rockies
Sponsored by the Eureka Treasure Hunters Club
Pickle Gulch Campground
Black Hawk, CO
Info:  www.eurekathc.org

CONNECTICUT:

August 11th-13th, 2017
Nor’easters Metal Detecting Club
4th Annual Great Catskill Coinshoot & Relic Hunt
Big Indian, NY
Info: www.noreasters.net
This is an open hunt

September 16th & 17th, 2017
Yankee Territory Coinshooters
Boy Scout Camp Hunt
Voluntown?, CT
Info:  www.yankeeterritorycoinshooters.com
Members Only
Hunt information not yet verified

October 2017
Nor’easters Metal Detecting Club
Orchard Hunt
Cheshire, CT
www.noreasters.net
Members Only Hunt – Date to be announced

FLORIDA:

July 6th-8th, 2017
Florida United Numismatists, Inc.
11^th Annual Summer FUN Convention
Orlando Florida
The convention will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive in Hall WA4. This location is across I-Drive from the new facility. The convention opens to the public at 10:00 A.M., July 6^th and will run through 5:30 P.M. July 8^th. Numismatic dealers from around the country will converge at the Orange County Convention Center to buy, sell and appraise coins, paper currency, tokens, medals and other items. Make sure to mark your calendar for this great numismatic event!
Info:  http://funtopics.com/summer-fun.html

March 10, 2018
Treasure Coast Archaelogical Society
31st Annual Hunt
Kiwanis-Hobart Park
Wabasso, FL
Info:  http://www.tcas.us/tcashunt.htm

GEORGIA:

August 12th-13th, 2017
North Georgia Relic Hunters
39th Annual Southeastern Civil War and Antique Firearms Show & Sell
Cobb County Civic Center
548 South Marietta Parkway SE
Marietta, GA
Info:  http://www.ngrha.com

ILLINOIS:

September 10th, 2017
Midwest Historical Research Society
Fall Beach Hunt
Gillson Beach
Info:  http://www.mhrsusa.com

INDIANA:

July 23rd-29th, 2017
Southern Indiana Treasure Fest
Starve Hollow State Recreation Area
Vallonia, IN
Info:  treasurerick@comcast.net
Flyer

July 30th, 2017
Indiana Archaeological Society
Artifact Show
Sullivan County Fairgrounds
1301 E. County Road 75 N.
Sullivan, IN  47882
Info: www.indianaarchs.com

September 9th, 2017
Indiana Archaeological Society
Artifact Show
Randolph County Fairgrounds
1885 S. US 27
Winchester, IN  47394
Info:  www.indianaarchs.com

October 7th, 2017
Indian Artifact Collectors Association of the Northeast
Artifact Show
Shipshewana Town Center
760 Souith Van Buren Street
Shipshewana, IN  46565

MARYLAND:

September 16, 2017
Maryland Artifact Recovery Society 
Silver Frenzy IV
Sandy Point State Park
Annapolis, MD
Flyer & Registration Form:  http://marsdetecting.org/Photos/TreasureHunts/2017_OpenHunt_Silver%20FrenzyIV/Silver%20Frenzy%20IV.pdf
This is an open hunt

September 17, 2017
Maryland Free State Treasure Club Open Hunt
Sandy Point State Park
Annapolis, MD
Flyer:  http://marylandfreestateclub.com/Photos/TreasureHunts/2017_OpenHunt/2017_OpenHunt.html
This is an open hunt

September 29th-October 1st, 2017
Ocean City Coin & Currency Show 2017
Ocean City Convention Center
4001 Coastal Highway & 40th Street
Ocean City, MD
Fri 10am-5pm Dealers only
Sat 10am-6pm
Sun 10am-4pm

MASSACHUSETTS:

The Greater Worcester Coin Show
Usually held the 2nd Sunday of Every Month
The Auburn-Webster Elks Lodge
754 Southbridge Street
Auburn, MA

August 3rd-6th, 2017
2017 National Antique Bottle Convention & Expo
Mass Mutual Center & Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Springfield, MA

October 7th, 2017
John Govoni Memorial Hunt
Houghtons Pond
840 Hillside Road
Off Rte. 28, Exit 3
Milton, MA  02186
2 Separate Hunts
Registration 9am
One or both
Info:  www.masstreasure.com

MISSOURI:

September 17, 2017
MO-KAN Search & Recovery Club
41st Annual Open Hunt
Lathrop, MO
Info:  http://www.mokansr.com/upcoming_events.shtml

October 8, 2017
9th Annual Bob Regan Memorial Fall Hunt
Simmons Home
Willard, Missouri
Info: www.417relichunters.com
This is a members only hunt

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

October 15th, 2017
Granite State Treasure Hunters
Octoberfest Open Treasure Hunt
Wesbster Park – Epsom, NH
Flyer:  http://gsthc.org/gsthc-octoberfest-2017

NEW JERSEY:

October 7th, 2017
Deep Search Metal Detecting Club
26th Annual Open Beach Hunt
Info:  www.dsmdc.org
Open to members and non members

NEW YORK:

August 11th-13th, 2017
Nor’easters Metal Detecting Club
4th Annual Great Catskill Coinshoot & Relic Hunt
Big Indian, NY
Info: www.noreasters.net
This is an open hunt

September 2nd & 3rd, 2017
Niagra Frontier Relic Hunters Association
32nd Annual International Hunt
Earl’s Country Park
12139 Olean Road
Chaffee, NY  14030
Info:  www.nfrha.com

September 10, 2017
Empire State Metal Detector Association
47th Annual Club Hunt and Picnic
Berne Town Park
Berne, NY
Website:  https://www.esmdaclub.com/
Flyer:  https://media.wix.com/ugd/7e8ab9_ccf3be6b540e4a6191c14734393f7352.pdf
Open to members and non members

September 23rd & 24th, 2017
Genesee Valley Treasure Seekers
19th Annual International Hunt
Beaver Meadow Family Campgrounds
1455 Beaver Meadow Road
Java Center, NY  14082
Info:  http://www.gvts.org/club-hunt-info/

OHIO:

August 19th & 20th 2017
38th Annual Buckeye Championship Hunt
Sponsored by Don & Bill Hayes
Hayes Farm
185 Reservoir Road
New Concord, OH 43762
Hunt Flyer

OKLAHOMA:

October 14th & 15th, 2017
2017 WWATS Rendezvouz
Open Hunt
K- River Campgrounds
Antlers, OK
Flyer:  http://www.wwats.org/attachments/article/2227/2017WWATSRendezvousOklahoma.pdf

PENNSYLVANIA:

August 12, 2017
Black Diamond Treasure Hunters Club
34th Annual Black Diamond Treasure Hunt
Lazy Brook Park,
Tunkhannock, PA
Info:  http://www.bdthc.org/events.php
Flyer:  http://www.bdthc.org/post/_docs/2017HUNTFLYER.pdf

October 28th & 29th, 2017
FMDAC Annual Hunt
In conjunction with the Autumn Civil War Show
Gettysburg, PA
Info:  kesmas@localnet.com
Flyer:  http://www.fmdac.org/fmdac_gettysburg_2017.pdf

SOUTH CAROLINA:

October 7th, 2017
SCMDRA Fall Seeded Hunt & Picnic
This has not been confirmed

TENNESSEE:

September 16, 2017
East Tennessee Relic & Coin Hunter Club
2nd Annual Fall Open Hunt
Nicholas Ball Park
Knoxville, TN
Flyer:  http://www.etrac-h.com/Flyer-only.pdf
Registration Form:  http://www.etrac-h.com/Registration.pdf

December 2nd & 3rd, 2017
Middle Tennessee Civil War Show
William County AG Expo Park
4215 Long Lane
Franklin, TN
Info:  http://www.mkshows.com

TEXAS:

October 28th, 2017
Lone Star Treasure Hunters Club
43rd Annual Open Hunt
Mountain Creek Preserve
Irving, TX
Flyer:  http://www.lonestartreasure.org/Flyers/LSTHC43rd.PDF

November 11, 2017
Austin Metal Detecting Club
2017 Veterans Day Open Hunt
Old Settlers RV Park
Round Rock, TX
Flyer:  http://www.amdconline.com/AMDC/Home_files/Hunt%20Flyer.BN-4.pdf

VIRGINIA:

November 11th & 12th, 2017
Capital of the Confederacy Civil War Show
Richmond Raceway Complex
600 East Laburnam Avenue
Richmond, VA
Info:  www.mkshows.com

WASHINGTON:

July 29th, 2017
Cascade Treasure Club
27th Annual Silver Shoot
New Life Church
Renton, WA
Info:  (206) 730-2694
Website:  http://www.cascadetreasureclub.com/events.html
Flyer:  http://www.cascadetreasureclub.com/fliers/SilverShoot2017.pdf

August 19, 2017
Pugent Sound Treasure Hunters
Lenny Phay Annual Hunt
Orting Lions Play Field
19725 Orville Road, E. Orting, WA  98350
Info:  https://sites.google.com/site/pugetsoundtreasurehunters/annualhunt2010
Open to members and non members

September 2017
Olympia Peninsula Treasure Hunters
Moonlight Hunt
Info:  To be announced

WISCONSIN:

July 29th & 30th, 2017
Mid State Metal Detecting Club
21st Annual Open Hunt
Neekoosa, WI
Info:  www.midstatemdc.com
Flyer:  http://midstatemdc.com/index_htm_files/2017%20Hunt%20Flier.pdf