Buckeye Chapter of the GPAA

Buckeye Chapter of the GPAA The Buckeye Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America was formed in 1996. We welcome you to join us at one of our chapter meetings.

The Buckeye Chapter of the Gold Prospectors Association of America was founded in 1996 to provide a place for GPAA members to meet in Ohio. As an educational non profit organization, the BCGPAA travels to area trade shows and hosts various youth groups to provide guidance in gold prospecting. The organization is self supporting by the members and individuals who attend our meetings and functions.

Join us on Saturday for a Potluck style Lunch! 12:00PM. Bring a dish to share, and enjoy great conversation with fello...
06/10/2026

Join us on Saturday for a Potluck style Lunch! 12:00PM. Bring a dish to share, and enjoy great conversation with fellow prospectors! At 12:30, Patrick O'Masters will inform everyone in attendance of the upcoming Great Buckeye Treasure Hunt that will launch at 1:00PM for Early Registrants, and 1:30PM for everyone else that has entered.

What are all of the keys scattered around the property you ask? On Saturday of Fossick, The Key Hunt will commence once...
06/10/2026

What are all of the keys scattered around the property you ask? On Saturday of Fossick, The Key Hunt will commence once again this year. If you find random keys scattered in the grass, bring them to the main pavilion. On the corner of the pavilion by the potluck table, there is a padlock. See if your key opens the lock. If it doesn't, drop your key in the bucket below. If it does, quietly lock the lock again and keep ahold of the key. Do not tell anyone! A prize will be distributed to the keyholder that opens the lock at the evening drawings.

Join us for Family Movie Night at Fossick this year! Saturday night, 9:00PM at the main pavilion. Movie is yet to be d...
06/10/2026

Join us for Family Movie Night at Fossick this year! Saturday night, 9:00PM at the main pavilion. Movie is yet to be determined but will be family friendly. Thanks to Greg and Bunny for setting up the equipment for the movie night., Also, Thank You to Dave and Jenny Cooper for bring a popcorn machine. We will be popping fresh popcorn for you to enjoy during the movie (while supplies last) Bring a chair, a beverage, and enjoy a movie under the stars!

Join us for our 2026 Fossick Auction, held Saturday night at 6:00PM at the main pavilion. This auction helps offset the...
06/09/2026

Join us for our 2026 Fossick Auction, held Saturday night at 6:00PM at the main pavilion. This auction helps offset the cost of putting on Fossick each year. Please bring any donated items for the auction to the Buckeye Chapter booth at the Main Pavilion during the day. We hope to see you there!

While the Buckeye Chapter always has their store booth setup at the main pavilion, an exciting part of Fossick and Gold ...
06/09/2026

While the Buckeye Chapter always has their store booth setup at the main pavilion, an exciting part of Fossick and Gold Rush each year are our vendors on Vendor Row. Below is a listing of those vendors for Fossick 2026. We hope to see you this weekend!

Here is your Fossick Schedule for 2026. Any changes will be noted at the main pavilion. Fri. June 128:00PM – Prospecto...
06/09/2026

Here is your Fossick Schedule for 2026. Any changes will be noted at the main pavilion.

Fri. June 12

8:00PM – Prospector Holdem – Main Pavilion. Hosted by Patrick O’Masters. 1/2g Au buy-in. 100% payback.

Sat. June 13

ALL DAY - Key Hunt. Keep your eyes open for keys spread around the claim. If you find one, bring it to the Main Pavilion. There will be a padlock at the end of the potluck table. If your key opens the lock, hold on to the key (don't tell anyone) and show us at the meeting to receive your prize. If your key does not open the lock, drop the key in the bucket below the lock.

9:00AM - FREE Common Dig. Join us for a free dig. Split and nugget draw immediately following.

10:00AM - BCGPAA Store Opens. Raffle sales begin. Day-Of Treasure Hunt Entries accepted at this time as well. (Price to be determined)

12:00PM – Potluck Lunch. Please bring a dish to share. Plan on about 60-70 people at the potluck.

12:30PM - Patrick O'Masters will speak about the Treasure Hunt and give last minute directions. See the treasure firat hand! Last min entries cut off at 12:45PM.

1:00PM – 30 Min Early Start on Treasure Hunt Puzzle for those who did early buy in.

1:30PM – Treasure Hunt Puzzles distributed to those who did not do early buy in for treasure hunt. Once you complete your puzzle, follow the directions on your puzzle to continue the hunt!

6:00PM - Live Auction. Please feel free to bring items for the auction to the main pavilion during the day. This will be a short auction.

6:30PM - Raffles - All vendors bring your raffles to the main pavilion for raffle time.

8:00PM – Prospector Campfire – Main Pavilion

9:00PM – Movie Night! Join us at the main pavilion as we show a screening of a movie (family friendly and to be determined) . Bring a chair or blanket and join us! We will have popcorn available as well!

Sunday, June 14

9:00AM - Free Common Dig. Cleanup of equipment then split / draw.

3:00PM - Close of event.

Another BIG Thank You to Randy for running the panning booth at the Richland County Rock and Gem show this weekend. If ...
06/07/2026

Another BIG Thank You to Randy for running the panning booth at the Richland County Rock and Gem show this weekend. If you habe never seen his setup, you need to check it out sometime. Appreciate all you do for not only the chapter, but for our youth. Also Thank You to Patrick O'Masters and Sue Patrick-Wise for helping out yesterday at the show. It is very much appreciated.

Below are the camp maps for Fossick. Please be sure to sign the registration sheets once you are in a site for the week...
06/07/2026

Below are the camp maps for Fossick. Please be sure to sign the registration sheets once you are in a site for the week. Also, if you have a dog on site, make sure to fill out the dog registration found at the back of the registration aheet at the front shed.

Wanted to take a quick minute and say THANK YOU to those who have been getting the grounds ready for Fossick. Aaron and...
06/07/2026

Wanted to take a quick minute and say THANK YOU to those who have been getting the grounds ready for Fossick. Aaron and Miriam, you guys have gone above and beyond making this place THE premiere GPAA claim. A Thank You doesnt even remotely seem like enough for what you guys have been doing. A big shout out to Dan as well. Dan has been keeping things running, and has worked to stake out camp for our inspection. Appreciate it! We hope to see you next weekend. Be sure to send out a big thanks to these individuals when you see them.

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