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 17-20, 2026. 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 September to explore our little corner of the state.
Geocaching Schedule of Events
Thursday, September 17 (Early Birds)
- 6:30 - 8:30 PM It's Time to Strike Out
- Location: L&J Lanes, Jonesville
- Food and Beverage Available for Purchase
- Gift Card Giveaways for Various Businesses
Friday, September 18
- 9:00 - 10:00 AM It's a Lazy or Epic Day
- Location: Fireman's Park - Litchfield
- 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
- 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 19
- 8:00 - 10:00 AM It's Time to Start the Day
- Location: Reading American Legion - Reading
- Menu: Buffet featuring Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, Hashbrowns, French Toast, Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy
- Cost: $12
- 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 60 miles - approximately 1 hour 15 minute drive time
- Eastern Portion of the County
- Location Map will be available at:
- Morning Kick-off Event
- Additional Waypoints on This Event - after Kick-off
- 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
[ GCBCVJK ] *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 20
- 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM It's Time to Clean Up
- Location: Lewis Emery County Park - Hillsdale
Other Events inside the Community
WE WILL ADD MORE EVENTS AS THEY ARE CONFIRMED
Wednesday, September 16
Thursday, September 17
Friday, September 18
Saturday, September 19
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Hillsdale County Farmers Market
- Location: Courthouse Square, Hillsdale
- Website: Facebook
- 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
Sunday, September 20
- 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
Monday, September 21
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
- 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:
- $140 - Standard Room
- $120 - 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 $150
- Holiday Inn Express - Willowbrook Rd - North of US-12 - Starting at $200
- Hampton Inn - Willowbrook Rd - North of US-12 - Starting at $185
- 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:
