Cashmere's Annual Gold Treasure Show Draws Prospecting Enthusiasts

The 26th annual event features vendors, equipment, and gold appraisals for rockhounds and gold panners.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:00am

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single gold nugget repeated in a tight grid pattern, capturing the iconic imagery of prospecting in a modern pop art style.The annual Gold Treasure Show in Cashmere celebrates the region's active prospecting community and the allure of striking it rich with the latest gear and gold appraisals.Cashmere Today

The North Central Washington Prospectors are hosting their 26th annual Gold, Treasure, and More Show this weekend in Cashmere, featuring over 60 vendors offering rockhounding gear, gems, jewelry, and gold panning equipment. The event also includes gold appraisals and buying from a local jeweler, as gold prices have soared to over $4,700 an ounce.

Why it matters

The Gold Treasure Show is a popular annual event for the regional prospecting community, providing a marketplace for the latest equipment and supplies, as well as a chance for hobbyists to learn from experienced gold panners and have their finds appraised. With high gold prices, the show is expected to draw a large crowd of both seasoned prospectors and newcomers to the hobby.

The details

Over 60 vendors will be on hand at the Cashmere Fairgrounds, offering rockhounding and prospecting equipment, metal detectors, minerals, gems, jewelry, and gold panning supplies. A local jeweler will be available to provide gold appraisals and purchasing services, taking advantage of the recent surge in gold prices to over $4,700 per ounce. The North Central Washington Prospectors club, which hosts the event, also owns several mining claims in the region where members can legally pan for gold.

  • The 26th annual Gold, Treasure, and More Show will be held this weekend, April 12-13, 2026.
  • The show will be open from 9am to 5pm on Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday.

The players

Don Enright

Organizer of the North Central Washington Prospectors' Gold, Treasure, and More Show.

Bob Pennington

A member of the North Central Washington Prospectors club who has been gold panning for about two years.

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What they’re saying

“The interest level in this weekend's show was high, based on inquiries at the KPQ Home Expo, held in March at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee.”

— Don Enright, Organizer

“At the current gold prices, he is able to easily find $50 to $100 worth of gold when he goes panning.”

— Bob Pennington, Prospector

What’s next

The North Central Washington Prospectors and other clubs from around the state will have more information and literature on their mining rights and claims elsewhere in the state available at the show.

The takeaway

The Gold Treasure Show in Cashmere provides a unique opportunity for both experienced prospectors and newcomers to the hobby to connect with the latest equipment, supplies, and expertise in the region's active gold panning community, especially as gold prices continue to rise.