trinityau Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Gold & Outdoor Festival on August 22 & 23 I will be doing a Gold Detecting Seminar each day. I will also be selling my book at the Gold & Outdoor Festival on August 22 & 23.This event will be held at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in beautiful Sonora, California and sponsored by the Delta Gold Diggers, GPAA.Adults $5 – Children 12 and under FREE, VET'S FREECLAIM JUMPER METAL DETECTING HUNT – Sponsored by Minelab- Hunt for all ages- Over $3,000 in buried treasure will be up for grabs- Detecting Education & Training provided by Rusty's Gold and Treasure Hunting Supply, an authorized Minelab dealer, and GPAA’s own Kevin Hoagland- Prizes! Minelab detectors and equipment (valued at over $4,000)TREASURE QUESTING – Sponsored by Minelab- Hunt for all ages- Non-competitive- Hands-on lesson designed to teach newcomers how to metal detect- Lots of prizes- Participate more than once, if you likeGOLD & OUTDOOR RAFFLE PRIZES VALUED AT OVER $10,000!- Metal detectors – Minelab, Garrett and Tesoro- Kicking Donkey – Cascade Recirculator & Black Magic- Gold Cube- Camel Mining Mountain Goat Trommel- Alaska Gold Expedition – (2) two week trips to Nome, Alaska (airfare included). One each day.- Much moreLIVE DEMOS- Dozens of Manufactures and Dealers conducting equipment and product demonstrations.GOLD PANNING AREA- Learn from experienced miners how to pan for real gold.- Great fun for “kids” of all ages. Newbies to the elite!MULTIPLE BUILDINGS & OUTSIDE AREAS PACKED FULL WITH …- Prospecting equipment.- Live demonstrations.- Jewelry.- Arts & Crafts.- Activities & Games for ALL!PROSPECTING SEMINARS (subject to change)- Local Prospecting – Basic Prospecting.- Follow the Old Timers – Advanced Prospecting.- Geology – Basic Understanding- Geology – Advanced- Metal Detecting / Electronic ProspectingGold Prospectors Association of America & Lost Dutchman’s Mining Association members mining claims within a 15-30 minute drive of Sonora. Invite your family and friends, stop by our booth and learn how you can find more gold!Lots of hotels, RV and tent camping nearby. RV spaces are $30 per RV per night. Tent camping is $20 per tent per night. Showers and bathrooms available. Limited full hookups for RVs.Mother Lode Fairgrounds220 Southgate DriveSonora, CA 95370August23-24Saturday 10 am - 6 pm & Sunday 10 am - 4 pmCome by and say hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted August 12, 2015 Report Share Posted August 12, 2015 Sounds like a good time. Too far for me thou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathray Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 See ya then Ray! Btw a buddy of mine named Tom , just moved up your way...he joined uour local club, and mentioned you are extremely helpful to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim straight Posted September 18, 2015 Report Share Posted September 18, 2015 deathray, like way2cool it was too far for me... actually just driving to thegrocery store is now a big adventure. Over the past years I enjoyed attendinglarge seeded hunts. I'm glad that I did, when I could; and hope ya'all get outout and do it while ya can. :) cuz the time will come when ya can't .....Ray... Love your book... It is a real Winner. All of it, especially the Glossarydefinitions and the photo on page 156.... jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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