
2026 West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h
The ultimate geocaching event returns for its 18th year and this year is going to be legendary, you betcha!
The West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 18th Annual West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h™, a two-day mega geocaching event in the Geocaching Capital of the Midwest™. Whether you're coming from up north or just down the road, we're glad you're here! This year's theme - All things Wisconsin!
What to Expect:
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 chances you'll have to win. Not to shabby, right?
$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 | $50
General Raffle Prize Drawing: Earn additional tickets by finding caches, completing geo-bingo, or participating in games! Prizes include geocoins, geocaching memberships, gift certificates, and more!
NEW! Cache Ba$h Poker Run: Looking for another ufn way to explore West Bend during Cache Ba$h? Don't miss our brand-new Poker Run! Pick up your instructions and list of stops when you check in at Regner Park and visit participating businesses throughout the area to build your best 5-card poker hand. The Poker Run is free to play while supplies last, and the best hand will win the grand prize featuring goodies from all participating Poker Stop locations!
Exciting Satellite Events:
Lab Adventures via the Geocaching Adventure Lab app
Vintage Geocoin Silent Auction!
Geo-Bingo to meet other teams
Geocoin, Travel Bug, & Pathtag Exchange
Vendors & WGA Booth – for gear, games, and info
Limited Edition Cache Ba$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 7, enjoy a full day of food trucks and beverages at Regner Park from noon - 9 PM. After caching, come back at 5PM for a free concert featuring the Judson Brown Band - perfect for a relaxed summer night in the park (concert not officially part of Cache Ba$h, but well-timed for visiting geocachers!).
Thursday: Welcome Meet & Greet
Friday: Check-in begins, caches go live at noon, Lab Adventures
Saturday: Final day to hunt caches, playing card turn-in starting at 2:30pm, prize ceremony
Sunday: WGA Pancake breakfast
Register Today!
Attendance is FREE, but be sure to visit Geocaching.com (event #GCBHT5F) 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$h Apparel!
Get your official 2026 Commemorative
Cache Ba$h T-Shirt!
DETAILS COMING 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 18th Annual West Bend $1,000 Cache Ba$h!
See you there!
Friday Aug 7, 2026 Saturday Aug 8, 2026
Log into geochaching.com for more detailed information. (GCAWMKK)
Friday, August 7th
Regner Park in West Bend, Wisconsin
N 43° 26.005 W 088° 11.548
There is no fee to participate, but all geocachers must register at www.Geocaching.com for event #GCBHT5F. Note: Please provide the team name, where you are coming from, and the number of persons on the team.
West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
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Printed courtesy of www.wbachamber.org/ – Contact the West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce Inc. for more information.
705 Village Green Way, Suite 103, West Bend, WI 53090 – (262) 338-2666 – info@wbachamber.org