All are invited to the 2023 NoVAGO Fall Picnic!
Our fall picnic is an annual event hosted by the board members of the Northern Virginia Geocaching Organization. We will have grills going and will provide hot dogs and hamburgers and members will bring their favorite potluck-style sides to share. Please log your “Will Attend” on the official event page at least a few days before so that we know how much meats to purchase. In your log, you might want to mention what food you are bringing, just so we don’t end up with two dozen types of potato salad. In addition to food and conversation, participants will have the opportunity to bid on donated auction items. You can find a link to the cache event page here.
Who is the picnic for?
The event is open to everyone interested in geocaching. While most in attendance will be locals from Northern Virginia, there are usually geocachers visiting from out-of-state as well. If you are visiting from out of town, please stop in and say hello. We also welcome those who are new to geocaching. If you are just getting started, attending your first event, or are tagging along with your geocaching friend for the day, be sure to stop by the welcome table.
Where is the picnic this year?
Locations move around the NoVAGO area throughout the years and this year we are coming together in the historic area of Lorton. If you are not familiar with the area, you might want to leave a little time to explore the old Lorton Prison and Suffragettes Memorial. These are some great geocaches that have been previously featured on this site.
2023 NoVAGO Fall Picnic & Auction
Sunday, October 22, 2023, 11am-2pm
Laurel Hill Park Central Green, Lorton, Pavillion B
Why do we host this picnic?
We host these large events annually because it is the primary mission of the organization to create opportunities to gather and socialize with one another while also promoting the hobby of geocaching. We rely solely on the contributions of our members to support these events and that is why we encourage you to bring items to auction and bid liberally. Direct donations are also accepted and appreciated. Please learn more about our auction here.
Prior to the event, NoVAGO is hosting a CITO inside the park. If you would like to attend that as well, please see more details and log your will attend on the CITO cache page.