Over the past several years the Straits Area Geocachers (SAG) has had the pleasure to host many fun and exciting events in Northern Michigan. The Fall Fest remains our premier event and we look forward to hosting it each and every year. The event is designed to be a fun, relaxed, family friendly atmosphere. New to the sport/hobby? Maybe you just want to learn more? There will be many seasoned 'cachers available to assist you and “show you the ropes”. This event, as always will be a combined outing for both new and veteran cachers alike. It will feature MANY great games with awesome prizes AND DOZENS of new caches to be published the day of the event with fantastic First To Find (FTF) prizes. Back by popular demand will be the Duck Race, an enormous hit. Also, if you have P'tags, bring them along for potential trades.
The event will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the registration table opening at 8:30 a.m. at the Recreation Hall Pavilion (above coordinates) and run until 6:00 p.m. At the registration table you will receive your door prize ticket and closest to the pin flag (with instructions). Note: There will be only one closest to the pin flag and door prize ticket issued per registered team/registered geocaching name. We plan to once again have a couple of computers available to download all of the new area caches directly onto your GPSr unit. So, if your unit is compatible and we have the drivers loaded, we will do this time saving step for you. Just please make sure you bring your GPSr data cable. Plenty of volunteers will be on hand to assist and work with newcomers. After a fun-filled day of “hunting” we will regroup at 4:00p.m. at the Recreation Hall for some food, games, prizes and social time. This will wrap things up until Sunday morning when a breakfast event is planned. This year we will be meeting at the R&R Cabin Restaurant in Alanson, Michigan (just several short miles from Camp Petosega). We will meet from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit the cache page at Fall Fest Eggs-It (exit) .
Registration Cost: FREE
WHEN: This year’s main event will be held Saturday September 14th 2013. Registration table opens at 8:30 a.m. Please do not forget to log your “Will Attend” along with the number in your party to help us with our planning.
WHERE: The Fall Fest will once again be held at Camp Petosega Recreation Hall. 45* 23.666 N, 084* 44.479 W. Camp Petosega is located approximately 10 miles outside of beautiful Petoskey Michigan (follow your GPSr).
FOOD:
The Straits Area Geocachers will provide:
Main Course
Condiments
Beverages
Paper Products and Flatware
Requested dishes to bring to help supplement “The Fest Feast” by last name:
A – F Deserts e.g. cakes, pies, brownies, cookies etc.
G – M Chips/Dips
N – Q Salad/Side e.g. macaroni or potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, taco salad etc.
R – Z Snack Tray e.g. cheese and crackers, vegetable tray, fruit tray etc.
Where to Stay: Camping – We always encourage attendees to stay and camp right on site at Camp Pet-O-Se-Ga (a.k.a. Camp Petosega). Camp Petosega offers camping for tents, campers, RV’s, and 5th Wheels. They also offer a limited number of cabins ranging from rustic to fully furnished. Visit emmetcounty.org/petosega/ for more information.
Hotels - For more information on special hotel deals, visit our web page via the link below.
Pets - Friendly dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a leash and under controls. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the beach and must be cleaned up after.
Tentative Schedule Of Events:
8:30AM – Registration Table Opens, Coffee and doughnuts served, Closest to the Pin flags handed out, 50/50 Ticket Sales Open and Rubber Ducks for “The Race” may be purchased.
9:00 – 9:45 AM – GPSr Downloads available though ‘TRIGNET’ and new “Event Caches” handouts distributed.
9:45AM - Introductions and Game Rules discussed as a group.
9:50AM – Veteran cachers take to the field.
10:00AM - Introduction to geocaching for beginners.
4:00PM – Deadline to turn in game pieces.
4:00PM - 50/50 Ticket drawn (need not be present to win)
4:05PM - Geopardy
4:15PM - Dinner Served
5:00PM - Duck Race begins
5:30PM (or at completion of Duck Race) - Game winners announced
5:45PM – Closing remarks
6:00PM - All prizes must be claimed.
For more information about us and the event, visit our web site at geo-cachers.com