We have opened up the history books, worked closely with artist, consulted historians and built an entire series to share with you the passion that was poured out into one of America's early cities!
Did you know about Cincinnati:
- First practical steam fire engine.
- First city to establish a municipal fire department and first firemen's pole.
- First city to establish a weather bureau.
- First professional baseball team - the Cincinnati Red Stockings.
- First and only city to build and own a major railroad.
- Daniel Carter Beard founded the Sons of Daniel Boone, later known as the Boy Scouts of America.
- First night baseball game played under lights.
- Greater Cincinnati Region was home to 4 US Presidents.
- Cincinnati has it's own style of chili..mmmyum.
Event Overview
- Who: Everyone! Event is FREE.
- When: August 9 and 10th, 2014 (Rain or Shine)
- Where: Fountain Square, Riverside Park, and surrounding region!
- Why: To celebrate and explore a historic city that has opened its arms and embraced the spirit of Geocaching!
Give-a-aways:
We have been asked many times if it is true, we are giving away FREE trackables?! The answer is YES! Here is how you get them!
- Free Mini-Geocoin to everyone who logs a "WILL ATTEND" then ATTENDS on Saturday or Sunday! (This Geocoin is different than the official one for the event.)
- Free 1 month PREMIUM memberships to Project-GC, an official statistic partner to Geocaching.com!
*The Membership codes will be available to pickup at the event! However the FREE Mini-Geocoin will be minted after the event then mailed out. Tpyical minting times vary but estimates 8-12 weeks.
**Will Attends for the free coin must be logged by Wednesday August 6th at 11PM
Official GeoCoin:
We have an official Geocoin that will be available at the event! Coin is a full size 1.75" Geocoin!
*If coins are delayed we will mail them at no additional cost! Coins are a hard thing to judge their delivery.
*picture shows a minted sample of the Geocoin. Yes the wings are GLITTER! ;)
Event Schedule
Saturday at Riverside Park in Milford OH:
- 10am Log Books and Registration opens! Coins for sale. TravelBug Exchange.
- 10am-3pm Social, connect, plan, explore, have lunch!
- 10am Social time at Playground! (ReesëBess loves people to hang with!)
- 3pm Wrap up
*Riverside portion of the event is NOT at posted event coords. Look below for address or at waypoints.
Sunday at Fountain Square in Cincinnati OH:
- 10am AFK to GC Kick Off on Fountain Square!
- 10am Log Books and Registration opens! Coins for sale. TravelBug Exchange.
- 10am-3pm Social, connect, plan, explore!
- 11am-1pm Lunch available! (Cincinnati Style Chili)
- 3pm Wrap up!
- 4pm Moved off the Square.
All Weekend
- Saturday Night Event: "Night At The Beach IV" (GC58H0N)
Camping is available! This is a late night / overnight event. This is a regional favorite!
- Sunday Morning CITO: "Sunday Morning Beach CITO" (GC58H0X)
This is a cleanup from the event the night before. 10AM-Noon.
- Explore the region! There is much to discover. We will have information available about local GeoTrails/Series and more!
*All times are Eastern Time Zone, local time in Cincinnati, OH. Schedule is subject to change.
Parking:
- Riverside Park: Plenty of parking is availble at the park.
- Fountain Square: There is parking (~$5) available below Fountain Square and plenty on street parking within walking distance.
Location Address:
- Riverside Park (SATURDAY)
450 Victor Stier Dr. Milford, OH 45150
- Fountain Square (SUNDAY)
520 Vine Street. Cincinnati, OH 45202
Our note:
We sincerly apologies about the change of date! That is a situation that is the biggest nightmare for ANY event planner. We are working overtime to offer the best event possible!
If there is ANY questions you have, feel free to message or text us! (513-462-6929).
-AFK Crew
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