The Community Celebrations may be over, but since we enjoy haning out, we decided to gather once again this year as we once
again invite you to come and visit Hillsdale County for the weekend of September 11-14, 2025. A coalition of hiders has joined together to refresh
the gameboard in the county, so you can expect 75+ new caches in the county before the event. The hides will vary consisting of several caches
types and sizes, including several sets of Adventure Labs as well as hides from near drive-ups to those requiring a hike and maybe even a few gadgets.
We will revisit some places and explore some new ones as well.
Check back on this page, as we will keep up with updates as well as posting a brochure highlighting some
activities and places to visit, while you join us in June to explore our little corner of the state.
Geocaching Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 11 (Early Birds)
- 6:30 - 8:30 PM It's Time to Go Berserk [ GCAZW39 ] *Community Celebration*
- Location: Hillsdale Brewing Company - Hillsdale
- Food and Beverage Available for Purchase
- Corn Hole / Darts Available/Included
- Gift Card Giveaways for Various Businesses
Friday, September 12
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM It's a Lazy or Epic Day [ GCB7R60] *Event*
- Location: Michigan Street Pavilion - Reading
- Meet up for donuts from a local bakery - they should be large enough to keep you filled for a while
- Gift Card Giveaways for Various Businesses
- 10:00 AM Most Caches Go Live
- 7:01 - 9:01 PM It's Time for a Campfire - You Can Bank on It
[ GCB0YQ4 ] *Community Celebration*
- Location: Bankers Baptist Park - Bankers
- Skewers and Smores Ingredients will be available
- Root Beer and Ice Cream will be available
- ***This park is owned and maintained by the nearby church - NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON GROUNDS***
Saturday, September 13
- 8:00 - 10:00 AM It's Time to Start the Day
[ GCB0Y5C ] *Community Celebration*
- Location: Sharon's House of Pancakes - Hillsdale
- Menu (Facebook)
- Poker Run Cards on hand to be handed out
- 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Poker Run
- Visit 7 locations around Hillsdale County
- Driving Route will be around 45 miles - approximately 1 hour drive time
- Southwestern Portion of the County
- Location Map will be available at:
- Morning Kick-off Event
- Announcement on Morning and Main Event Page
- Pavilion #1 at Owens Park starting around 11:00 AM
- 4:30 - 7:00 PM It's the People - A Community Celebration Event
[ GCATKXR ] *Community Celebration*
- Location: Pavilion #1 at Owens Memorial Park, Hillsdale
- After a fun-filled day of caching, I hope, we will gather back at the park pavilion to raffle off some prizes and hang out.
- Schedule:
- 4:30 - 6:00 PM Closest to Pin and other Field Games
- 5:15 PM Poker Run Entries Due
- 5:30 PM Potluck
- Table Service Provided
- Main Dish: Eastern Carolina Pulled Pork (Not Spicy this year) & buns provided by Allenite's Clan
- Feel Free to Bring a Passing Dish
- 6:30 PM Group Photo & Prizes Handed Out
Sunday, September 14
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM It's Time to Kayak
[ GCB7R5J ]
- Location: Field of Dreams - Hillsdale
- Light Refreshements and Staging Directions
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Kayak the St Joe
- Couple of Launch Points - Primary being at Moore Rd
- Take outs at Wayback Campground (fee for non-campers) and Genesee Rd Crossing (limited parking)
- River is low (approximately 6 inches lower than this Gauging Station
Other Events inside the Community
WE WILL ADD MORE EVENTS AS THEY ARE CONFIRMED
Wednesday, September 10
- 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Swiss Steak Supper
- Location: Mosherville School / Ladies Aide, Mosherville
- Map: Google Maps
- Cost: $14
Thursday, September 11
Friday, September 12
Saturday, September 13
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hillsdale County Farmers Market
- Location: Courthouse Square, Hillsdale
- Website: Facebook
- 9:00 AM - 2:00PM Stillwell Ford Car Show
- Location: Stillwell Ford - 3780 Carleton Rd, Hillsdale (Between Jonesville and Hillsdale)
- Cost: Free
- 10:00 AM - 3:00PM Center Adams (Antique) Tractor Club Fallfest
- Location: 5820 Ransom Rd, Osseo - Ransom (South of Osseo)
- Cost: Free
- Website: (Facebook)
- Tractor Demonstrations, Cloggers, Music, and more
- 8:00 PM Play: Girls' Weekend
- Location: The Sauk, Jonesville
- Website: thesauk.org
- Cost: $10
Sunday, September 14
- 7:00 AM - 2:00PM Hillsdale Patriot's Day Fly-in & Breakfast
- Location: Hillsdale Municpal Airport - 3998 State Rd, Hillsdale
- Website: Facebook
- Breakfast Cost: $8
- Helicopter and Small Plane Rides available/li>
- 10:00 AM Center Adams (Antique) Tractor Club Fallfest
- Location: 5820 Ransom Rd, Osseo - Ransom (South of Osseo)
- Cost: Free
- Website: (Facebook)
- Antique Tractor Pulls
- 2:00 PM - 5:00PM Headstone/Cemetery Repair at Litchfield Village Cemetery
- Location: Litchfield Village Cemetery - 301 E St Joe St, Litchfield
- Join the Litchfield Historical Society with help from a Local Expert in a hands on session learning about caring for and repairing old headstones./li>
- 3:00 PM Play: Girls' Weekend
- Location: The Sauk, Jonesville
- Website: thesauk.org
- Cost: $10
Monday, September 15
Accomodations
Camping
- 6 Lakes Campground
- Location: 115 S Broad St, Hillsdale
- Nightly Rates:
- $40 - Water / Electric (30 Amp)
- $45 - Water / Electric (50 Amp)
- Some Full Hook-up
- 3% Credit Card Surcharge
- Hillsdale County Fairgrounds
- Location: 115 S Broad St, Hillsdale
- Nightly Rates:
- $30 - Water / Electric (30 Amp)
- $40 - Water / Electric (50 Amp)
- Some Full Hook-up
- 3% Credit Card Surcharge
- Way Back Campground
- Location: 3590 Jonesville Road, Jonesville
- Nightly Rates:
- $25 - Tent (Electric)
- $35 - RVs (Eletric / Water)
- $65-85 - Cabins
- Kayak Pull-out: Included / $5 for non-campers
- Marble Springs Campground
- Location: 9411 W. Chicago Rd, Allen
- Nightly Rates (2-Night Min): [2022 Rates]
- $50 - Water / Electric (30 Amp)
- $58 - Water / Electric (50 Amp)
- $35 - Tent Camping
- 4% Credit Card Surcharge
- Gateway Park Campgrounds
- Location: 4111 W Hallett Rd, Hillsdale (Bankers)
- Nightly Rates (2-Night Min):
- $55-65 - Full Hook-up (30/50 Amp)
- $83 - Primitive Cabin
- $155 - Deluxe Cabin
- Campground Event Theme: Chili Cook off Weekend
- Moscow Maples RV Park
- Location: 8291 East Chicago Rd, Moscow
- Nightly Rates:
- $xx - Full Hookup (30 Amp)
- $xx - Water / Electric (30 Amp)
Hotels & Inns
- Day's Inn
- Location: 3241 West Carleton Road, Hillsdale
- Nightly Rates:
- $130 - Standard Room
- $110 - Non-Refundable Standard Room
- Dow Hotel at Hillsdale College
- Location: 22 E. Galloway, Hillsdale
- Nightly Rates:
- Additional Hotels located in Coldwater (30 minutes)
- Best Western Plus - US-12 just west of I-69 behind KFC & Taco Bell - Starting at $139
- Holiday Inn Express - Willowbrook Rd - North of US-12 - Starting at $164
- Hampton Inn - Willowbrook Rd - North of US-12 - Starting at $144
- Broad Street Manor
- Location: 19 South Broad St, Hillsdale
- Located in one of the Stock Mansions
- Nightly Rates (2-Night Min):
- Munro House B&B
- Location: 202 Maumee St, Jonesville
- Located in Hillsdale County's Oldest Home and First Brick Building
- Nightly Rates:
