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2026 Ohio Gold Rush Days
September 5 @ 8:00 am - September 6 @ 9:00 pm
Join the Buckeye Chapter of the GPAA for our annual Gold Rush Days, held 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 metal detecting, there is something for everyone at Gold Rush Days! Free camping for GPAA members. Directions to Swank Claim and our schedule of events are outlined below. We hope you can join us! If you have any questions, please contact us via private message or email ohiobuckeyegold@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE: There will be some schedule changes coming. We will communicate those as they become available.
Directions to Gold Rush Days
Swank Claim Address: 1099 Cutnaw Rd. Bellville, OH 44813
GPS Coordinates: N 40° 35.885′ W 082° 27.602′
GPS Coordinates: N 40° 35.885′ W 082° 27.602′
Friday, September 4, 2026
Note: * Denotes Location of Event
7:00PM – LCR Game ( Left Center Right Dice Game)- Each Table Open to 10 Participants per round. $3.00 per person per round. Winner of each round takes pot. * Main Pavilion
Saturday, Septmeber 5, 2026
Note: * Denotes Location of Event
8:00AM – Flag Raising and Pledge of Allegiance *Pavilion
8:15AM – Volunteer Meeting At The Pavilion *Pavilion
9-11AM – All Age Common Dig (Adults and Kids)*Common Dig Location
10:00AM – Prospecting Store Opens / Raffle Sales *Pavilion
10:00AM – Duck Sales Through the Day
11:00-6:00 – Food Truck (Grunt Grub)
2:00 PM – Cornhole Tournament. $10 / team entry
Sign up at main pavilion all morning. * Pavilion
4:00PM – Speed Panning Competitions *Pavilion
5:00PM – Live Auction *Pavilion (Please drop off donated items by 4:00PM at the Buckeye Chapter store).
6:00PM – Raffles
9:00PM – Movie Night! Join us for a family friendly movie. Weather permitting. Popcorn will be available. *Main Pavilion
8:15AM – Volunteer Meeting At The Pavilion *Pavilion
9-11AM – All Age Common Dig (Adults and Kids)*Common Dig Location
10:00AM – Prospecting Store Opens / Raffle Sales *Pavilion
10:00AM – Duck Sales Through the Day
11:00-6:00 – Food Truck (Grunt Grub)
2:00 PM – Cornhole Tournament. $10 / team entry
Sign up at main pavilion all morning. * Pavilion
4:00PM – Speed Panning Competitions *Pavilion
5:00PM – Live Auction *Pavilion (Please drop off donated items by 4:00PM at the Buckeye Chapter store).
6:00PM – Raffles
9:00PM – Movie Night! Join us for a family friendly movie. Weather permitting. Popcorn will be available. *Main Pavilion
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Note: * Denotes Location of Event
8:00AM – Flag Raising and Pledge of Allegiance by *Pavilion
8:15AM – Volunteer Meeting At The Pavilion *Pavilion
9-11:00AM – Adult Common Dig (14 Years And Over) *Common Dig Location
9:00AM – Kids Games and Crafts *Meet at Pavilion
10:00AM – Prospecting Store Opens / Raffle Sales *Pavilion
10:00AM – Duck Sales Through the Day
11:00-6:00 – Food Truck (The Rolling Rubins)
12-1:00PM – Kids Common Dig (Under 14 Years) *Common Dig Location
4:30PM – Gold Pan Racing – Both Classes *Common Dig Location
5:30PM – BCGPAA Fundraiser Gold Auction.
6:00PM – Raffles *Pavilion
8:00PM – Prospector Campfire *Firepit near main pavilion. Bring your chairs, a few beverages, and kick back as we close out another great Gold Rush Days! (Family friendly)
8:15AM – Volunteer Meeting At The Pavilion *Pavilion
9-11:00AM – Adult Common Dig (14 Years And Over) *Common Dig Location
9:00AM – Kids Games and Crafts *Meet at Pavilion
10:00AM – Prospecting Store Opens / Raffle Sales *Pavilion
10:00AM – Duck Sales Through the Day
11:00-6:00 – Food Truck (The Rolling Rubins)
12-1:00PM – Kids Common Dig (Under 14 Years) *Common Dig Location
4:30PM – Gold Pan Racing – Both Classes *Common Dig Location
5:30PM – BCGPAA Fundraiser Gold Auction.
6:00PM – Raffles *Pavilion
8:00PM – Prospector Campfire *Firepit near main pavilion. Bring your chairs, a few beverages, and kick back as we close out another great Gold Rush Days! (Family friendly)