We would love to have you join us at one of our meetings or events! Below is our 2026 Schedule of Events. Check back often as this list will be updated.
February 14 - February Meeting. Pub House 123 123 Harding Way E Galion OH 44833. Doors open at 11, Potluck at 12. Meeting immediately after.
March 14- March Meeting. Pub House 123 123 Harding Way E Galion, OH 44833. 11:00AM. Johnny Marzetti Cook-Off Potluck at 12:00. Meeting at 12:30PM. If not entering Marzetti for cook off, bring sides to go with the Italian dishes.
March 28-29 - Central Ohio Mineral Fossil Gem and Jewelry Show. Ohio Exposition Center (Lausche Building). Chapter Booth / Demonstrations.
April 11- April Meeting. Location to be announced. (Stay tuned)
May 9- May Meeting. Swank Claim. Prospecting store opens at 10:00AM. No common dig. Cleanup meet for Fossick. Bring lawn tools. Potluck at 12:00PM. Meeting at 12:30PM.
June 13-14 - Annual Fossick Invitational. Common digs, beeper hunts, speed panning, duck races and more. More information coming soon!
July 11 - July Meeting. Swank Claim. Prospecting store opens at 10:00AM. Common Dig at 10:00AM. Potluck at 12:00PM. Meeting at 12:30PM. Common Dig resumes immediately following meeting. Prospector Swap Meet - browse and buy / bring and sell!
August 8 - August Meeting. Swank Claim. Prospecting Store opens at 10:00AM. NO COMMON DIG. Cleanup party for Gold Rush instead. Bring trimmers, chainsaws, gloves, etc to help cleanup for Gold Rush. Potluck at 12:00PM. Meeting at 12:30PM.
September 5 & 6 - Ohio Gold Rush Days. Swank Claim. Common digs, metal detecting, auctions, speed panning, kids games, food and more! Visit the Gold Rush tab above to see the full 2026 schedule when it becomes available.
October 10 - October Meeting. Swank. Prospecting store opens at 11:00AM. NO COMMON DIG. 12:00PM Potluck Lunch. 12:30PM Meeting. Officer elections for the 2026-2027 season. Kids candy and pumpkins. Costume Contest 6th Annual Marvin Heinberger Crockpot Cook-Off.
November 14 - Annual Thanksmas meeting. Location TBA
December 13 - Meeting Location TBA. Meeting, Christmas Potluck, Gift Exchange.
Meeting Locations - Our warm weather meetings take place at the Swank Claim West at the corner of Gatton Rocks Rd and Cutnaw Road between Bellville and Butler, OH. Cold weather meetings are announced on a monthly basis with location determined at that time.
Swank Claim Address: 1099 Cutnaw Rd. Bellville, OH 44813
GPS Coordinates: N 40° 35.885' W 082° 27.602'
