GCinOhio GeoFest

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Greetings, Earthlings!

GCinOHIOGeoFest Mission Date: May 29 - 31, 2009 Space Station: Miami County Fairgrounds Troy, OH

Here is a link to the fairgrounds, click here to go to it

We will be in the Junior Fair Bidg & Merchnts Bldg

The 2009 GCinOHIO GeoFest will be out of this world! Be ready to be beamed up!

* * * * *Registration is NOW OPEN!* * * * *

To Pre-Register, click here to go to our Registration Page

Then use the PayPal button in the column to the left, to pay for your purchases.

Registration Rules:
1. All attendees MUST register for planning purposes, either online or at the event. When listing attendee names, please note with an [*] if it is a child under 10 (for their special goodie bags).

Registration is FREE, but when you PRE-register, you will get a Limited Edition 2009 GCinOHIO GeoFest coin, Path tag, Pin, T-Shirt, Lanyard and a goodie bag for $35.00.

2. Pre-registration packs, camping fees, additional t-shirts and BBQ dinners must be paid for in advance.

3. All payments must be made within 24 hours of registering, either through PayPal or by mail.

Come join in, it's going to be an experience out of this world!

Fun Events

Alien Encounter (Meet & Greet)
Alien Swap (Geocoins & Path Tags)
Astronaut Training (reviewers Q & A) "pending"
Barbecue Chicken dinner
Best Decorated UFO Campsite
Black Hole
DJ or live band entertainment
Free Space Pack for Kids 10 years & younger
Moon Pie Contest
Planetary Bingo
Scavenger Hunt
Silent Auction
Space Market (flea market)
Space Ship Decorating Contest for kids

More Activities Coming

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Blast Off/Return to Earth:
Begins Friday morning at 10 AM. Checkout time is no later than 12 PM on Sunday. Check in at the Mother Ship for your pre-registration goodie bag (T-shirt, Path tag, Event coin, goodies). For Space Station Camping we will give you a space pass with directions to your galaxy.

Donating & Silent Auction Details:
A Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2009 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
GCinOHIO is looking for silent auction donations: cache containers, Geocoins, PathTags,
T-shirts, crafts or any caching stuff (no moon rocks, please!) We must have them by Saturday, May 30, 2009 8 AM. Thanks!

We are looking for Extraterrestrial Vendor’s & Sponsors
At GCinOhio GeoFest there isn’t any fee to set up and sell at your space station, we only suggest a donation or merchandise for the silent auction. If you plan on setting up would you please send us an email with information about what you will be selling and the space you will need. Send your email to http://www.gcinohiogeofest@yahoo.com

Mother Ship Crew
You can find a crew member by their special shirts. We expect your full cooperation if you don't want banished to another galaxy!

Cancellations
You have the right to cancel your reservation within 48 hours otherwise payment is non-refundable. This includes all payments for merchandise, event reservations and camping. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your reservation to another attendee.

Space Station Camping Policies
GCinOHIO GeoFest is not responsible for damage or loss due to misuse or incorrect power hookups. There is a limit of 6 persons camping in an reserved area and all tents, trailers, etc must fit on the site. Sharing sites between parties is permitted within the 6 person per site limit.

Hotels in our Solar System
Best Value Inn
Residence Inn-Dayton Troy
Fairfield Inn
Hampton Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Quality Inn
Super 8
Comfort Inn

Here is a link to the hotels in the area. http://www.mapquest.com/mq/4-X6FKepPm

Solar Flares
Campfires are permitted within your campsite. Campfires need to be contained (ABOVE GROUND FIRE RING ONLY/NO "CRATORS") and should not be put under or near flammable items like trees, posts, or power lines. Campsite fires should be "cooking fire" sized fires - bonfires are not allowed! We have been warned that the local sheriff will be patrolling the area and won't hesitate to issue tickets! Firewood may be purchased from us. DO NOT BRING FIREWOOD WITH YOU. This is an Emerald Ash Borer quarantine area and/or you may be coming from a quarantine area.

Decontamination Area
There are showers and restrooms available throughout the fairgrounds. These are available for use by all persons attending. Showers are limited in number, we recommend if you have a personal/portable shower to bring it with you.

Moon Juice
Alcohol will be permitted in your personal campsite and designated areas only. Remember to conduct yourself in a responsible manner. We want to ensure the event remains family-friendly. Please be responsible and do not drive after drinking.

Alien Creatures
Pets are most welcome. Please keep them on a leash when in the camp areas, etc. and please be sure to clean up after them. While pets are allowed, we cannot permit animals into the buildings.

Quiet Hours
A spacecraft hanger will be provided for late-night fellowshipping. We request that quiet hours be observed outside of this building from 10 PM - 7 AM daily.

Cosmic Interference
*Campers and attendees are responsible for any damage they or their guests inflict upon the property of the event venue.
*Illegal drugs, fireworks, firearms, slingshots, bows and arrows and other propellant devices are not permitted on the event grounds.
*Please make sure your area is clean and clear of trash. Use provided receptacles to deposit full trash bags
*Please also remember to CITO as you walk around the grounds.

Conduct Policy:
You agree to conduct yourself in a respectful and family-friendly manner at all times during the event. You agree to adhere to these policies. The event organizers may request that you leave if it is determined that your conduct is detrimental to others' enjoyment of the event. Under this condition, you agree that you will leave immediately and willfully if requested to do so. Failure to vacate the premises willfully upon request will result in the involvement of local law enforcement

The area around GCinOHIO GeoFest is full of caching opportunities for just about every kind of cache hunt. There are over 2000 caches in a 30 mile radius!

GCinOHIO GeoFest will be an annual get-together for geocachers from all over the states. It is a relaxed, friendly, and free gathering. Typical activities at GCinOHIO GeoFest will include meeting people, prize giveaways, geocoin sales and trading, travel bug swaps, and of course, caching like crazy.

Are you a vendor of geocaching supplies or swag? A supplier of geocoins or pathtags? Just make geo-stuff in your spare time and want to try selling it? We expect over 500 geocachers in attendance at GCinOHIO GeoFest That's a lot of potential buyers!

Applications are being accepted now for vendor space at our first GCinOHIO GeoFest geocaching event.

Registration is NOW OPEN! Register NOW to guarantee your Event Coin, Path Tag, Pin, T-Shirt, Laynard and goodie bag!