Join us February 2, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
 
Yuma Block Party: Thanks GCHQ for 25 Amazing Years!
GCAKZ9Y
 
Brought to you by:
 
Geocaching HQ 
and
South West Arizona Geocachers (S*W*A*G)
 
Join us February 2, 2025
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
 
Yuma Block Party: Thanks GCHQ for 25 Amazing Years!
GCAKZ9Y
 
Brought to you by:
 
Geocaching HQ
and
S*W*A*G
 
It has been almost 10 years since the last Geocaching Block Party, hosted by Geocaching HQ, in quirky Fremont, WA.  With the 25th anniversary of geocaching, we invite you to join us as we celebrate, take a stroll down memory lane, and thank GCHQ for all they do for us. 
 
The main event takes place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 8am to 2pm, but the fun lasts all week.  Any down time can be spent finding some of Yuma’s amazing geocaches.  Even in the winter, you can count on warm, dry weather for perfect geocaching conditions!
 
 
BLOCK PARTY ITINERARY
 
Main Stage:
 
You'll want to check out our Main Stage throughout the day.  We start the day with an opening ceremony, and end with awards and the closing ceremony.  We are organizing panels of speakers at the beginning of each hour to talk about what they do for geocaching and give you the opportunity to ask questions, and on the half-hour we will have guest speakers talking about geocaching's past (or future).  We'll even have an open mic time for you to tell your stories so you won't want to miss it!
 
Activities:
 
We are currently planning the Block Party activities, but here are some things to expect:
 
  • Awards and Door Prizes
  • Raffle Tickets
  • Geo Bingo
  • 50/50 SWAG Donation Giveaway
  • Poker Run [link to information sheet]
  • Creative Cache Display
  • X Marks the Spot
  • CITO Challenge
  • Merchandise Sales and Information
  • Photo Booth
  • Meet Signal The Frog
  • Trackables and Pathtag Discovery/Exchange
  • Food Vendors
 
What to do before, and after the Block Party:
 
Events:
 
More than just the one-day block party, we have an exciting week of events for you.  Check out the following as you make your plans:
 
Tue 01-28
 
Wed 01-29
 
Thu 01-30
 
Fri 01-31
 
Sat 02-01
 
Mon 02-03
 
Tue 02-04
 
Geocaches:
 
While there are a lot of geocaches for you to find in the area, we are planning a new Geo-Art in celebration of this Block Party 25.  We will also be placing many new S*W*A*G geocaches for you to find.
 
Adventure Labs:
 
We are planning 5 new 10-stage Adventure Labs for you to enjoy.  Expect them to be published during the Block Party week.
 
Discounted Tours:
 
We are talking with area attractions to get Block Party discounts on popular tours.  These will only be available during Block Party week.
 
Check back often as we get closer to the Celebration
and see what we've added.
Join us at
Yuma's
West Wetlands Park
It has been almost 10 years since the last Geocaching Block Party, hosted by Geocaching HQ, in quirky Fremont, WA.  With the 25th anniversary of geocaching, we invite you to join us as we celebrate, take a stroll down memory lane, and thank GCHQ for all they do for us. 
 
The main event takes place on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 8am to 2pm, but the fun lasts all week.  Any down time can be spent finding some of Yuma’s amazing geocaches.  Even in the winter, you can count on warm, dry weather for perfect geocaching conditions!
 
Join us at Yuma's
West Wetlands Park
 
BLOCK PARTY ITINERARY
 
Main Stage:
 
You'll want to check out our Main Stage throughout the day.  We start the day with an opening ceremony, and end with awards and the closing ceremony.  We are organizing panels of speakers at the beginning of each hour to talk about what they do for geocaching and give you the opportunity to ask questions, and on the half-hour we will have guest speakers talking about geocaching's past (or future).  We'll even have an open mic time for you to tell your stories so you won't want to miss it!
 
Activities:
 
We are currently planning the Block Party activities, but here are some things to expect:
 
  • Awards and Door Prizes
  • Raffle Tickets
  • Geo Bingo
  • 50/50 SWAG Donation Giveaway
  • Poker Run
  • Creative Cache Display
  • X Marks the Spot
  • CITO Challenge
  • Merchandise Sales and Information
  • Photo Booth
  • Meet Signal The Frog
  • Trackables and Pathtag Discovery/Exchange
  • Food Vendors
 
  8:00
Opening Ceremony
  8:30
Stories from the past:
Origins of Geocaching HQ
(Keynote speaker)
  9:00
Open Mic:
Meet the Lackeys (panel)
  9:30
Stories from the past:
Genesis of Geocoins
 10:00
Open Mic:
It's not about the numbers;
it's about the stories
 10:30
Stories from the past:
Evolution of Signal the Frog
 11:00
Open Mic:
Q&A with our favorite frog
 11:30
Stories from the past:
 What about the APE?
 12:00
 Open Mic:
Quiz the Reviewers (panel)
 12:30
Stories from the future:
Geocaching Evolution
(GCHQ)
  1:00
  1:45
  2:00
Awards
Closing Ceremony
Park Cleanup
What to do before, and after the Block Party:
 
Events:
 
You can expect up to 15 events over 8 days, from January 28 through February 4.  Come early and stay late.  There is plenty to do.
 
Geocaches:
 
While there are a lot of geocaches for you to find in the area, we are planning a new Geo-Art in celebration of this Block Party 25.  We will also be placing many new S*W*A*G geocaches for you to find.
 
Adventure Labs:
 
We are planning several new Adventure Labs for you to enjoy.  Expect them to be published during the Block Party week.
 
Discounted Tours:
 
We are talking with area attractions to get Block Party discounts on popular tours.  These will only be available during Block Party week.
 
Check back often as we get closer to the Celebration
and see what we've added.
 
 
BLOCK PARTY ITINERARY
 
Main Stage:
 
8:00 Opening Ceremony
8:30 Stories from the past: Origins of Geocaching HQ (Keynote speaker)
9:00 Open Mic: Meet the Lackeys (panel)
9:30 Stories from the past: Genesis of Geocoins
10:00 Open Mic: It's not about the numbers; it's about the stories
10:30 Stories from the past: Evolution of Signal the Frog
11:00 Open Mic: Q&A with our favorite frog
11:30 Stories from the past: What about the APE?
12:00 Open Mic: Quiz the Reviewers (panel)
12:30 Stories from the future: Geocaching Evolution (GCHQ)
1:00 Awards
1:45 Closing Ceremony
2:00 Park Cleanup
 
Activities:
 
We are currently planning the Block Party activities, but here are some things to expect:
 
  • Awards and Door Prizes
  • Raffle Tickets
  • Geo Bingo
  • 50/50 SWAG Donation Giveaway
  • Poker Run
  • Creative Cache Display
  • X Marks the Spot
  • CITO Challenge
  • Merchandise Sales and Information
  • Photo Booth
  • Meet Signal The Frog
  • Trackables and Pathtag Discovery/Exchange
  • Food Vendors