WHAT'S ON: Metal Detecting World Championships

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WHAT'S ON: Metal Detecting World Championships

UPDATE (October 2019): 

This event was a great success and we've heard wonderful feedback from those that attended over the weekend. Check out the video below for a snippet of this event:

 

ORIGINAL POST:

Lost Treasures is proud to be sponsoring the Metal Detecting World Championships being held in Gympie this month - come say hello, and meet other metal detecting enthusiasts at this THREE day event!

WHERE:   Mitchell Creek Rock 'N Blues Festival site (near Gympie, Queensland)
WHEN:      Friday 27th - Sunday 29th September 2019
TICKETS:  Available via the Mitchell Creek Rock 'N Blues Fest website - click here. There are day passes available for non-competitors, kids/youth passes, and weekend passes for all competitors. 
MORE INFORMATION: You can view the official site here, or follow the Facebook event page for more updates.

Lost Treasures will be giving away FIVE x $100 gift vouchers at the event, along with other vouchers for detectors and accessories. There will be $50,000+ of prizes available, and for all competitors there will be a draw to win a 10oz Gold Bar worth $20,000!! We will also be reporting on the official release of new Vanquish metal detector from Minelab - happening live at this event.

We're pretty excited about all the great activities and guests lined up for the weekend. This dedicated community event is all about meeting other metal detecting and gold fossicking enthusiasts, partaking in a bit of competition and having a great time. We hope to see you there!

 


2 Responses

Lost Treasures
Lost Treasures

August 19, 2020

Hi Graham – unfortunately at this point the MDWC has been cancelled due to COVID-19. It was meant to happen at the end of September, but we will do a post as soon as we hear any updates!

Graham Grubb
Graham Grubb

August 19, 2020

will this event be happening this year aswel?

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