Cashmere's Annual Gold Treasure Show Draws Prospecting Enthusiasts

The 26th annual event features over 60 vendors offering rockhounding gear, gems, and gold appraisals.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:00am

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A bold, stylized illustration of a gold nugget repeated in a grid pattern, using bright neon colors and heavy black outlines to capture the excitement and energy of the prospecting community.The annual Gold Treasure and More Show in Cashmere offers a vibrant marketplace for the region's prospecting enthusiasts to find the tools and inspiration to strike it rich.Cashmere Today

The North Central Washington Prospectors are hosting their 26th annual Gold, Treasure, and More Show this weekend in Cashmere, Washington. The event features over 60 vendors offering a wide range of prospecting equipment, minerals, gems, jewelry, and gold panning services, as gold prices have recently surged past $4,700 per ounce.

Why it matters

The annual gold show in Cashmere is a popular gathering for the local rockhounding and prospecting community, providing a marketplace for essential gear and an opportunity to learn from experienced prospectors. With favorable local conditions for finding gold, the event taps into the region's long history of small-scale mining and the enduring appeal of the search for precious metals.

The details

The two-day event will feature over 60 vendors selling a variety of prospecting and rockhounding supplies, including metal detectors, mining equipment, gems, and jewelry. Organizer Don Enright says interest in this year's show has been high, based on inquiries at a recent home expo. A local jeweler will also be on hand to provide gold appraisals and purchasing services, taking advantage of the recent spike in gold prices.

  • The North Central Washington Prospectors Show is open 9am to 5pm on Saturday, April 12, 2026 and 9am to 4pm on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The show is held annually in Cashmere, Washington.

The players

Don Enright

Organizer of the North Central Washington Prospectors Show.

Bob Pennington

A member of the North Central Washington Prospectors club who has been able to find $50 to $100 worth of gold when panning, thanks to the recent surge in gold prices.

North Central Washington Prospectors

The local prospecting club that hosts the annual Gold, Treasure, and More Show in Cashmere.

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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, Club Member

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 annual Gold, Treasure, and More Show in Cashmere provides a valuable resource for the local prospecting community, offering a marketplace for essential gear and an opportunity to learn from experienced hobbyists. With gold prices soaring, the event taps into the enduring appeal of the search for precious metals, while also emphasizing the importance of legal and responsible prospecting practices.