GC7RA5R 16th Annual Geocaching Hampton Roads Picnic (Event Cache) in Virginia, United States created by Geocaching Hampton Roads VA

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Geocaching Hampton Roads VA: It was a great event as usual. Thanks to everyone who attended! There are still a few travel bugs in the event. Please be sure to check you car and geobags and pick them up if you have them. Safe caching everyone! See you next year!

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Hidden : Saturday, September 1, 2018

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Join us for the 16th Annual Picnic in Hampton Roads.

When: Saturday, September 1st (Labor Day Weekend)
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Northwest River Park, Large Group Pavillion, Chesapeake, VA
Parking: Closest parking is Lot P3+
Who: Open to all geocachers, families, and anyone interested in geocaching.
What: A social get-together to meet fellow cachers, exchange stories, learn about different aspects of caching, swap TB's, oh yea, and some caching thrown in there too!

Wow, 16 years! We have grown from a small picnic with about 40 people to a mega event with 500+ for 5 years. We went from burgers and pot luck to a self catered event. Tropical storms the last 2 years have kept attendence down but has not dampened our spirits.
This year we will take a step back to our roots. GCHR will supply fried chicken and ask that everyone brings a pot luck dish. In order to plan for enough chicken we ask that you post your "Will Attend" with the number of people in your party. Also please post what you plan to bring. If you're not sure when you first post please either email gchrgroup@gmail.com or post a note when you decide. I will try to keep an up to date list on this page so you can refer to it to help decide what you'll bring.
To keep things fair, when you arrive bring your potluck item to the picnic shelter. If you posted a "Will Attend" and brought a potluck item you will be given a GREEN raffle ticket. If you did not post a "Will Attend" and did bring a potluck item your will be given a RED raffle ticket. At lunch time those with Green tickets will go first, those with Red tickets afterwards. This is to ensure we have enough chicken for those we have planned for.
We'll have the ever popular Egg Hunt, Chance Auction and 50/50 Raffle. GCHR Store with coins, pathtags, t-shirts, cups etc. from past events will be there.
Check back for more updates.

Camping is available at the park. They have 2 cabins and 66 campsites. Since it is a holiday weekend if you want to join us camping make your reservations early. Reservations can be made at Reserve America (visit link)

Schedule for the Day
9:00 - Event officially OPENS
All Day Space Coast Geocaching Store
All Day GCHR Store (GCHR merchandise, Chance Auction and 50/50 Raffle Tickets)
9:30 Egg Hunt Opens. Purchase an egg, if it contains coordinates you’ve won a container! Find it at the coordinates in the egg.
10:30 - 12:00 Geocaching Games Ammo can toss
11:45 - 1:00 - LUNCH
4:00 - Chance Auction Winners (must be present or have designated someone to accept wins)
50/50 Raffle Winner announced (do not need to be present but if not must have name and email on ticket for contact)
Game winners GeoBingo and Ammo Toss
5:00 - Event ends/Clean up begins

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