HOST AN EVENT

GIFF 2023 will be from November 9 - November 19, 2023. GIFF 2023 will extend over two full weekends! 

The GIFF Event submission period has now ended. We are no longer accepting Event submissions. Thank you for hosting a GIFF Event!


How to host an event

  1. Read the FAQ and Tips for hosting an Event.

  2. Up to three months before your Event, Submit your Event Cache on Geocaching.com and wait for it to be published by a community volunteer reviewer. Your Event must follow the geocache hiding guidelines.

  3. After your Event is published, submit the GIFF Event Form to Geocaching HQ.

  4. The GIFF team at Geocaching HQ will notify you by email when your Event is approved. This may take up to two weeks.

  5. Approved Events can be seen on this mappable List of Events.

  6. Get creative and add some fun to your Event. Then it's time to host!