GEOCACHERS WORLD-WIDE, MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Head to Napanee for the 2014 Discover Lennox & Addington County MEGA Geocaching Event!
Southview Public School
August 22 & 23, 2014
18 Golf Course Lane, Napanee
The very successful ‘2013 Discover Lennox & Addington Geocaching Event’ has become one of only five communities in Canada to achieve ‘Mega-Event’ status. More than 500 people attended two-days of festivities. Participants travelled to L&A County from throughout Eastern Ontario, and included large contingents from Ottawa, Toronto, and as from far away as New York State and Pennsylvania. Immediately after the event, the log book containing the names of attendees was submitted to Groundspeak and achieved approval for Mega-Event status soon after!
The success of this tourism initiative wouldn’t have been possible without the strong support of the Lennox & Addington County Geocachers. Lead by tireless volunteers Joe and Theresa Tisdale (Coman123), the group continues to make L&A County a great place for first-time and returning geocaching visitors by frequently adding new hidden treasures throughout the county. With more than 1,200 geocaches found within county borders, Lennox & Addington is a ‘go to’ location for geocachers.
One of the main goals of the “Discover L&A County MEGA Geocaching Event” is to take residents and visitors on a tour of our County using geocaches as reference points. The event was hosted by the County of Lennox & Addington and the L&A County Geocachers. Since teaming up in 2011, the duo have hosted events annually and continue to make L&A County a year-round destination for geocaching enthusiasts.
Plans have already begun in preparation for next year’s festivities, taking place on August 22nd & 23rd, 2014. Geocachers visiting L&A County can expect more fun activities at the 2014 Discover Lennox & Addington County MEGA Geocaching Event.
Be sure to ‘Like us’ on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LandAGeocaching, and visit http://www.landageocaching.com for updates!
2013 Details...
Lennox & Addington County and the Lennox and Addington Geocacher's invite
Geocachers and Muggles world wide to the:
Discover L&A County Geocaching Event 2013
August 23rd: 18:00-21:00
Conservation Park, Napanee
N 44° 14.668 W 076° 56.974
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August 24th 09:00 - 18:00
Southview Public School, Napanee
N44° 14.287 W 076° 56.233
www.LandAgeocaching.com
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In 2011, Lennox and Addington County and the Lennox and Addington Geocachers joined forces to promote the great sport of Geocaching. After two very successful events, let's make this the best year yet.
If there are over 500 attendees, we will approach Groundspeak regarding Mega-Event status.
If this event is awarded MEGA status, you will automatically receive a MEGA EVENT ICON in your Geocaching profile.
EVENT SCHEDULE
This year we will be hosting a 24-hour Geocaching blitz, with great festivities planned for Friday evening and all day Saturday. Check out the details below.
Friday, August 23rd, 18:00-21:00
Conservation Park, Napanee
N 44° 14.668 W 076° 56.974
L&A County Welcome Party and Concert !!! Come out and get acquainted with your happy hunting grounds! There will be food available on-site for purchase (cash only). Stop in at the L&A Geocachers booth, for a printed list of near-by geocaches or maybe trade or discover a TB or 2. There will be live entertainment playing while you chat and learn about great geocaching opportunities in L&A
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Cachers, how about a little of Rhythm and Blues to kick off your Friday evening, and the start of the DLA2013 caching blitz.
Well, come out and enjoy a free concert starring local talent Kim Pollard.You can expect to hear the blues, jazz, ballads, spiritual – a plethora of good music and strong melodic vocal style.
DINNER IS SERVED
Grab a Burger, salad, Corn on the cob and a pop for the low price of $7.00. Plates, napkins and condiments included.
Meal tickets will be pre-sold Friday evening at the concert and Saturday morning at the main hall.
(cut off time for meal tickets purchase on Saturday will be posted soon)
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Friday, August 23rd, 21:00 - Saturday August 24th 09:00
When the sun goes down in L&A, you're welcome to partake in a little NIGHT CACHING. Don't forget to bring your UV and Flashlight's for some night time L&A fun. 3 new permanent "Night Only" Caches will be published and ready to be found after 21:00 hrs
Night Caching not your thing?, well then get a good night's sleep to prepare your self for a full day Saturday
Saturday, August 24th, 09:00-18:00
Southview Public School
18 Golf Course Lane
N44° 14.287 W 076° 56.233
We have a great line up of activities available all day. Below are some details
09:00-09:30
Registration and Briefing (More details soon)
09:30-17:00
Caching and Discovering L&A County at your own leisure. You may Geocache, tour or hang out at the event hall. Throughout the day at the hall there will be Geocaching and non-geocaching games going on, with prizes. If your new to Geocaching, there will be staff on hand all day to answer any questions you may have about the game or equipment. If you ask, really nicely, you may even get a hint or two about those hard to find L&A Caches.
17:00-18:00
Dinner and refreshments (More details soon)
18:00
Group photo, closing ceremonies, draws and speeches
More Event Details to follow...
One of the main goals of the Discovering L&A County Event is to take you on a tour of our County using Geocaches as reference points More then 1,000 caches are already in L&A County, and many new ones will be published for this event. We're working on a few great ideas to make this 2013 event the best yet!
Keep an eye out here for updates as they become available, or head on over to the L&A County Geocaching web site at www.LandAgeocaching.com
We're looking forward to having you in Lennox and Addington County!