Eugenia Gold Rush

Held during the first weekend in July, this annual event commemorates the 3-week gold rush when over
200 men came to Eugenia Falls to strike their fortune in gold - only to discover it was iron pyrite or fool's gold.

                     

The local event has become quite well-known in the area and is a great way to spend a day with the kids. 
There are plenty of activities for families including: panning for gold; where participants try to win a $100 gold nugget, and
two $50 gold nuggets.  There is also a fishing derby  in Lake Eugenia, where visitors and residents compete to win the
title of the largest catch and a monetary prize.

Children's activities include covered wagon rides, face painting, a duck race, a magician, and live musical entertainment. 
There is a bit of fun for everyone young and old with antique cars and farm equipment, live music, wagon races,
demonstrations, Prospector's Breakfast, BBQ Rib Dinner, Beer Tent, and a Dance into the evening.