Discover Hidden Treasures In Central Massachusetts

Experience geocaching in the autumn landscapes of Massachusetts. Join fellow geocachers at the main event, and opt to spend the week leading up to it collecting game cards and searching for clues in newly hidden geocaches. By participating in these activities, you can compete to win a prize in a week-long puzzle contest called The BarterDash. We look forward to seeing you!

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Johnny Appleseed GeoFest
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Experience geocaching in the autumn landscapes of Massachusetts. Join fellow geocachers at the main event, and opt to spend the week leading up to it collecting game cards and searching for clues in newly hidden geocaches. By participating in these activities, you can compete to win a prize in a week-long puzzle contest called The BarterDash. We look forward to seeing you!

Latest Announcements

  • The BarterDash is Back!

    With the success of The BarterDash Community Celebration event in 2022 (GC8HMQN), we’ll be holding an expanded BarterDash game during the week of the GeoFest. Check out the The BarterDash Game page for more information on the 2025 edition.

  • Event Site is confirmed!

    The main event will take place on October 11, 2025, at Saima Park in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Saima Park has an indoor function hall with tables and seating where we can serve food and run presentations, an outdoor covered pavilion with 40+ picnic tables, an open field, and over 50 acres of trail-covered woodlands — perfect for geocaches!