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Upcoming Metal Detecting Hunts
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West Michigan Detector Club Annual Seeded Hunt
June 28, 2026 · Benton Harbor, MI · Seeded hunt · Host: West Michigan Detector Club
The West Michigan Detector Club's annual open seeded hunt in Benton Harbor MI — Sunday June 28, 2026, starting at 11 AM. $30 entry. Free lunch, water provided, token prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and a drawing for a new detector. Open to the pub…
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Treasure Week at Fox Den Campground
July 11–July 18, 2026 · New Stanton, PA · Seeded hunt · Host: Multi-Sponsor (coordinated by Don Hayes)
Eight-day seeded hunt at Fox Den Acres Campground, 1 mile north of PA Turnpike Exit 75, with a different sponsor each day — Fisher, Garrett, Minelab, Silver Buckle, Silver Seekers, Burke's Pot O' Gold, Canada Day, and FMDAC/American Digger …
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OTTS Picnic and Hunt 2026
July 12, 2026 · Corbett, OR · Seeded hunt · Host: Oregon Treasure Trail Society
The Oregon Treasure Trail Society's annual Picnic and Hunt at Rooster Rock State Park (near Corbett/Troutdale OR), Sunday July 12, 2026. Seeded hunt with hidden tokens redeemable for prizes and silver-coin draws, alongside a club picnic. No…
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Riverside THC Low-Tide Natural Beach Hunt
July 18, 2026 · Huntington Beach, CA · Natural hunt · Host: Riverside Treasure Hunters Club
Natural low-tide beach hunt hosted by the Riverside Treasure Hunters Club at Huntington Beach CA, Saturday July 18, 2026, 5:30 AM–10 AM (low tide ~6:58 AM). No seeded targets — open natural hunting on the wet sand. Open to all ('all are wel…
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American Digger Chattanooga Militaria & Americana Show
July 25–July 26, 2026 · East Ridge, TN · Seeded hunt · Host: American Digger Magazine
Annual two-day show and hunt at Camp Jordan Arena. Features artifacts from ancient times through WWII for sale and display, plus a metal detecting hunt component. One of two major annual American Digger events.
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8th Annual North Yuba Nugget Hunt 2026
July 25, 2026 · Downieville, CA · Natural hunt · Host: North Yuba Nugget Hunt (independent — coordinated by Tim)
8th Annual North Yuba Nugget Hunt at Union Flat Campground on Highway 49 between Downieville and Sierra City, CA, inside Tahoe National Forest. Free to attend, family-friendly. Be in camp by 4 PM for the giveaway at the Miners Council (orga…
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Deep Search MDC 13th Annual Club Barbeque
July 25, 2026 · Edison, NJ · Seeded hunt · Host: Deep Search Metal Detecting Club (DSMDC)
The 13th annual club barbeque and seeded hunt hosted by the Deep Search Metal Detecting Club (DSMDC, est. 1982) at Picnic Grove 2, Roosevelt Park, Edison NJ. Two seeded hunts with silver prizes in both — 10 AM first hunt, 1 PM second hunt —…
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MBRR Digging for a Cause — Boxford, MA
August 1, 2026 · Boxford, MA · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: Massachusetts Bay Relic Recovery (MBRR)
Charity dig hosted by Massachusetts Bay Relic Recovery — primarily a natural hunt with seeded tokens for exchanging 'top pocket treasures' prizes. Fundraiser for a local farm owner. On-site registration 9:00–9:45 AM at a Boxford, MA venue d…
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Black Diamond's 42nd Annual Treasure Hunt 2026
August 8–August 9, 2026 · Dallas, PA · Seeded hunt · Host: Black Diamond Treasure Hunters Club (BDTHC)
Black Diamond Treasure Hunters Club's 42nd annual two-day seeded hunt at Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Co., 329 Orange Road, Dallas, PA. Saturday: coins/tokens hunt 9:15-10:15 AM (silver-or-better prizes), all-silver hunt 1:00-2:00 PM, o…
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Tri-State Treasure Hunters 5th Annual Treasure Hunt
August 15–August 16, 2026 · Grand Rapids, ND · Seeded hunt · Host: Tri-State Treasure Hunters
Two-day seeded hunt at LaMoure County Memorial Park in Grand Rapids, ND (2 hr SW of Fargo, 45 min S of Jamestown). Five hunts across the weekend: Quicksilver, Golden Treasure, Fortune Scramble (Sat); Vintage Hunt, Tri-State Silver Hunt (Sun…
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Chicago Dig Fest 2026
September 12, 2026 · Wilmette, IL · Seeded hunt · Host: Illinois Metal Detecting Association (IMDA)
Annual all-seeded open hunt at Gillson Beach, Wilmette. Three hunt events plus a main hunt. Check-in 8:30 AM, start 9:30 AM; open beach hunting allowed before check-in. Fee includes lunch, drinks, and 10 raffle tickets. Prizes include trip …
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BCDC Fall Hunt — Green Valley Park
September 12, 2026 · Rochester, PA · Seeded hunt · Host: Beaver County Detecting Club
Annual fall seeded hunt at Green Valley Park (184 Snyder Dr, Rochester PA 15074, New Sewickley Twp) hosted by the Beaver County Detecting Club. Over 4,000 coins and prize tokens buried shallow in a flagged-off field; tokens trade for silver…
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HRRS Fall Hunt — Buckroe Beach
September 19, 2026 · Hampton, VA · Seeded hunt · Host: Hampton Roads Recovery Society
Annual fall seeded hunt by the Hampton Roads Recovery Society at Buckroe Beach Park, Hampton VA (near the playground area on the beach). Setup at 8 AM with the first hunt starting at 9 AM. $50 per detector. Open to non-members day-of — brin…
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ECRDA Annual Club Hunt (Members Only)
September 19, 2026 · Pompton Plains, NJ · Seeded hunt · Host: East Coast Research & Discovery Association
ECRDA's annual members-only club hunt at Pequannock Valley Park, Pompton Plains NJ — Saturday, September 19, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM. $75 per detector. MEMBERS ONLY: registration is taken in person at the club's next monthly meeting, not …
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Mo-Kan Search & Recovery 49th Annual Treasure Hunt
September 20, 2026 · Lathrop, MO · Seeded hunt · Host: MoKan Search & Recovery
49th annual national open hunt at the Antique Show Grounds, Lathrop, MO (off I-35). Limited to 100 hunters. Four hunts: Cash & Currency 9:00–9:30 AM, Quarter Hoarder 10:15–10:45 AM, Finders Keepers 11:30 AM–12:00 PM, Main Coin & Prize Hunt …
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Maine Dirt Days
September 25–September 27, 2026 · Springfield, ME · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: Westshore Hobbies
Three-day metal detecting event at the Springfield Maine Historic Fairgrounds (established 1834). Hunting access includes 60 acres of woods plus a portion of downtown Springfield (no door knocking required), a 200-year-old walking and stage…
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Three Forks Treasure Hunters National Hunt
September 26–September 27, 2026 · Pryor, OK · Seeded hunt · Host: Three Forks Treasure Hunters Club
Annual national seeded hunt at Mayes County Fairgrounds. Open to all — club membership not required. Tokens and prizes buried throughout the hunt fields. Early fee deadline is September 5.
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Midwest Coinshooters Annual Open Fall Hunt
September 27, 2026 · Imperial, MO · Seeded hunt · Host: Midwest Coinshooters and Historical Club
Annual open fall seeded hunt by the Midwest Coinshooters and Historical Club (St. Louis area) at Turner Camp, 1700 Turner Camp Rd, Imperial MO. Open to non-members. Three seeded hunts — Hunt #1 cash tokens (1,000 targets), Hunt #2 mixed (1,…
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Northeast Relic Hunters 2026 Fall Classic Seeded and Natural Open Hunt
October 3–October 4, 2026 · Granville, MA · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: Northeast Relic Hunters
Two-day fall open hunt combining a seeded token hunt and natural relic hunting. Saturday Oct 3: check-in 8:00 AM, seeded hunt 9:00–11:00 AM (token redemption 10:00–11:30 AM), main raffle at 11:30 AM, natural hunt after the raffle until 5:00…
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Atlantic Treasure Club Super Fall Treasure Hunt
October 3, 2026 · Wantagh, NY · Seeded hunt · Host: Atlantic Treasure Club
The Atlantic Treasure Club's annual Super Fall Treasure Hunt at Jones Beach (Field 6), Wantagh NY, Saturday October 3, 2026. Atlantic Treasure Club is one of Long Island's oldest metal-detecting clubs (~50 years). Fee and public-vs-members …
Past Hunts (Archive)
Most of these hunts recur annually — browse a past edition to find the host club and watch for the next one.
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Northwest Treasure Hunters Club 54th Annual Treasure Hunt
June 19–June 21, 2026 · Athol, ID · Seeded hunt · Host: Northwest Treasure Hunters Club
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Steel City Silver Open Hunt
June 13–June 14, 2026 · Rochester, PA · Seeded hunt · Host: Steel City Silver
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Blackthorne Lost Treasure Weekend
June 11–June 14, 2026 · East Durham, NY · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: Blackthorne Resort
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Roanoke Valley Coin & Relic Club 35th Annual Open Hunt
June 6, 2026 · Shawsville, VA · Seeded hunt · Host: Roanoke Valley Coin and Relic Club
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Dave Bonin Memorial Natural Hunt
May 30, 2026 · Dartmouth, MA · Natural hunt · Host: Independent (memorial hunt organized by Steve Hassell)
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Topeka Treasure Hunters Club Open National Hunt
May 17, 2026 · Hoyt, KS · Seeded hunt · Host: Topeka Treasure Hunters Club
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Lehigh Valley Treasure Hunters Club Spring Open Hunt
May 16, 2026 · Allentown, PA · Seeded hunt · Host: Lehigh Valley Treasure Hunters Club
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Detecting The Heartland Spring Hunt
May 15–May 17, 2026 · Waterloo, IA · Natural hunt · Host: Detecting The Heartland (Non-Profit)
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Nugget Noggin LIVE 2026
May 2, 2026 · Rock Hill, SC · Seeded hunt · Host: Nugget Noggin (YouTube/Independent)
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Ozark Silver Hoard Hunt 2
May 2–May 3, 2026 · Russellville, AR · Seeded hunt · Host: Ozark Silver Hoard Hunt
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ECRDA 43rd Anniversary Open Hunt
May 2–May 3, 2026 · Pompton Plains, NJ · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: East Coast Research & Discovery Association
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TAMDC Texas Treasure Show & Annual Open Hunt
April 25–April 26, 2026 · Temple, TX · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: Texas Association of Metal Detecting Clubs
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Hoosier Classic Metal Detecting Hunt
April 25–April 26, 2026 · Seymour, IN · Seeded hunt · Host: Wray's Treasure Shop
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BONE Treasure Week 2026
April 22–April 26, 2026 · Westminster, VT · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: Streeters Treasure Hunting Supply
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ECRDA Fundraiser Hunt — Rebecca's Homestead
April 18–April 19, 2026 · Wantage, NJ · Natural hunt · Host: East Coast Research & Discovery Association
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JD's Detectors Relic Rally
April 18, 2026 · Calabash, NC · Seeded hunt · Host: JD's Detectors / Swingers Club
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Come Out Swingin' Spring Hunt
April 11–April 12, 2026 · Boyertown, PA · Natural hunt · Host: Boyertown Area Historical Society
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Pilchuck THC Randy Ruotsala Spring Hunt
April 11, 2026 · Everett, WA · Seeded hunt · Host: Pilchuck Treasure Hunting Club
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Lancaster LRRC Mike Race Memorial Open Hunt
April 11, 2026 · Lancaster, PA · Seeded hunt · Host: Lancaster Research and Recovery Club
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Iron Eagles Treasure Hunt
April 10–April 11, 2026 · Bonham, TX · Seeded hunt · Host: Heart of Texas Metal Detecting Club
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Show Me Pro/Am 3
March 27–March 29, 2026 · Greenville, MO · Seeded hunt · Host: Show Me Pro/Am (Independent)
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West Valley Treasure Seekers Annual Hunt 2026
March 14, 2026 · Youngtown, AZ · Seeded hunt · Host: West Valley Treasure Seekers
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Treasure Coast Archaeological Society Annual Hunt
March 14, 2026 · Vero Beach, FL · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: Treasure Coast Archaeological Society (TCAS)
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Houston Metal Detecting Club 44th Annual Open Beach Hunt
February 28, 2026 · Galveston, TX · Mixed (seeded + natural) · Host: Houston Metal Detecting Club
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Gypsy Jewels 5th Annual Birthday Bash Hunt
February 20–February 21, 2026 · Edna, TX · Seeded hunt · Host: Gypsy Digs
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Florida Hunt 11 – Soldiers Freedom Outdoors
January 30–February 1, 2026 · Melrose, FL · Seeded hunt · Host: Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Inc.
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ESMDA 55th Annual Club Hunt & Picnic
September 6, 2025 · Berne, NY · Seeded hunt · Host: Empire State Metal Detectors Association