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    Name: 2025 West Bend $1000 Cache Ba$h
    Date: August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025
    Event Description:

    2025 West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h
    The ultimate geocaching event returns for its 17th year and this year is going to be legendary!

    The West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 17th Annual West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h, a two-day mega geocaching event in the Geocaching Capital of the Midwest - and for the first time evera rare official Geocaching Block Party!

    Official Geocaching Block Party!

    In celebration of 25 years of geocaching and 17 years of the Cache Ba$h, Geocaching HQ has granted us Block Party status - a prestigious designation given to only a select few events worldwide.

    Join us Saturday after the prize ceremony for our exclusive Block Party featuring:

    • Food trucks & cold beverages

    • Lawn games & social hangout space

    • Special block party-only prizes

    • A classic summer hangout in the park with fun Summer vibes

    What to Expect All Weekend:

    The 66 Cache Hunt: Discover 66 brand-new permanent geocaches placed throughout West Bend's most scenic trails, parks, historical landmarks, and local businesses. Each cache includes a stamp or code word - collect them in your Official Playing Card to earn raffle tickets for the prize drawings. The more caches you uncover, the more prizes you can earn! Caches go live at noon on Friday.

    $1,000 Cash Prize Drawing: Register and check in at Regner Park to earn one ticket for our big cash raffle! No Purchase Necessary! Winners will be chosen on Saturday during the prize ceremony and you must be present to win.

    Cash Prizes: $500 | $250 | $100 x2 | $50

    General Raffle Prize Drawing: Earn additional tickets by finding caches, completing geo-bingo, or participating in games! Prizes include geocoins, geocaching memberships, gift certificates, and more!

    Exciting Satellite Events:

    • Lab Adventures via the Geocaching Adventure Lab app

    • Signal the Frog™ appearance – stay tuned!

    • Geo-Bingo to meet other teams

    • Geocoin & Travel Bug Exchange

    • Vendors & WGA Booth – for gear, games, and info

    • Limited Edition Cache Ba$h Geocoin for sale onsite (while supplies last)

    • Splash Pad & Pool access at Regner Park

    • Sunday Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Wisconsin Geocaching Association

    • CITO (Cache In - Trash Out) park cleanup on Friday morning - stay tuned!

    Friday Food Trucks + Free Concert
    On Friday, August 8, enjoy a full day of food trucks and beverages at Regner Park from noon - 9 PM. After caching, come back at 6 PM for a free Yacht Rock concert in the evening - perfect for a relaxed summer night in the park (concert not officially part of Cache Ba$h, but well-timed for visiting geocachers!).

    Schedule Highlights:

    • Thursday: Welcome Meet & Greet

    • Friday: Check-in begins, caches go live at noon, Lab Adventures

    • Saturday: Final day to hunt caches, prize ceremony, Block Party!

    • Sunday: Pancake breakfast

    Why West Bend?
    With 1,600+ caches within a 10-mile radius, West Bend is a premier caching destination blending scenic landscapes with small town charm. Cache veterans and first-timers alike will love this unique mix of community, fun, and adventure.

    Register Today!

    Attendance is FREE, but be sure to visit Geocaching.com (event #GCAWMKK) for all event details and to register your attendance.

    VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEST BEND $1000 CACHE BA$H EVENT PAGE HERE TO REGISTER YOUR ATTENDANCE


    Official Cache Ba$h Apparel!

    Get your official 2025 Commemorative
    Cache Ba$h T-Shirt!


    PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE SOON!


    WHILE YOU ARE IN TOWN - CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME EVENT HAPPENING @ REGNER FRIDAY NIGHT!



    Free Concert | Beer & Drinks | Food Trucks

     


    Don't Miss Out!

    Join us for a weekend of adventure, camaraderie, and geocaching excitement at the 17th Annual West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h!
    See you there!

     
    Event Media:
    Location:

    Regner Park in West Bend, Wisconsin
    N 43° 26.005 W 088° 11.548

    Date/Time Information:
    Log into geochaching.com for more detailed information. (GCAWMKK)
    • Friday, August 8th
      • 11:30am: Registration/Sign-In Begins at Regner Park
      • 12:00pm: Publication of 66 Qualifying Caches (Downloads available)
    • Saturday, August 9th
      • 8am: Registration at Regner Park Continues (Downloads available)
      • 2:30pm-4:30pm: Official Playing Card Turn-In
      • 5:00pm: Group Photo & Prize Ceremony 
      • 6:00PM: Block Party!
    To see what geocaching is all about check out CBS58 video here: from (2015)
    http://www.cbs58.com/story/29516497/cache-bash-a-family-guide-to-geocaching#

     
    Contact Information:
    West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
    Fees/Admission:
    There is no fee to participate, but all geocachers must register at www.Geocaching.com  for event #GCAwmkk

    West Bend $1000 Cache Ba$h 2023 Mega-Event Cache

    by August 7th in order to participate in the cash prize event.  Note: Please provide the team name, where you are coming from, and the number of persons on the team.
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