Metal Detecting Hunts in Michigan
Michigan's listed event is the West Michigan Detector Club's annual open seeded hunt in Benton Harbor — $30 entry, free lunch, token prizes, and a 50/50, in classic club-hunt style. It runs in late June; Indiana's two Wray's Treasure Shop hunts in Seymour are the nearest bigger events.
Upcoming hunts in Michigan
No Michigan hunts are on the calendar right now. Hunts are usually announced a few months out — check the recurring hunts below, or browse every upcoming US hunt.
Recent hunts
- Michigan Treasure Hunters Memorial Hunt — Oct 4, 2026, Livonia, MI · Seeded hunt · hosted by Michigan Treasure Hunters Club. A seeded coins-and-prizes memorial hunt at Stymelski Veteran's Park, Livonia MI, honoring late club member Jeff Smith. Starts 1 PM.
- Michigan Treasure Hunters Fall Detecting Weekend — Sep 18–20, 2026, Livonia, MI · Natural hunt · hosted by Michigan Treasure Hunters Club. Three-day weekend hunt run by the Michigan Treasure Hunters Club, held at a newly-opened 100-plus-year-old camp within driving distance of southeast Michigan (exact venue…
- MTH Mega Hunt — Sep 13, 2026, Livonia, MI · Seeded hunt · hosted by Michigan Treasure Hunters Club. The Michigan Treasure Hunters Club's self-described premier event of the year, at Stymelski Veteran's Park in Livonia.
- West Michigan Detector Club Annual Seeded Hunt — Jun 28, 2026, Benton Harbor, MI · Seeded hunt · hosted by 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.
Recurring hunts to watch
The West Michigan Detector Club hunt is an annual June event. Watch the club's Facebook group for next year's date and pre-registration.
Detecting in Michigan: the short version
Organized hunts are the easy way in — the host has already secured land permission, and that's most of what your entry fee buys. Outside events, get landowner permission on private ground and check state and local rules for parks and beaches before digging. Seeded hunts are the friendliest start for beginners and kids; natural hunts reward experience. New to organized hunts? Start with the guide to metal detecting hunts and the FAQ.
Nearby states with listed hunts: Indiana, Ohio. Listings come from the DigRallies directory — dates and fees are checked against the hosts' own announcements, but always confirm with the host before traveling.