🎉 Welcome to the Bash Primer!



So, you’ve taken a train, plane, or automobile, and your GPS says you’re less than a mile from the Fulton County Fairgrounds… and Midwest Geobash! You can feel the excitement building. What will you find when you arrive? Let’s take a quick tour:

🚪 Entering the Fairgrounds

  • Main Gate Only: Come in through the main entrance—and leave the same way. Even if you find a “shortcut,” please stick to the main gate to help us manage traffic.

  • Coordinates: N 41 35.726 W 84 08.964

  • Gate Hours: 10am – 7pm (ish). Volunteers will greet you, hand out swag, and help with parking and camping.

Arriving After Hours?

  • You’ll be mostly on your own. Look for the “take one” container with the event program—it has maps and info.

  • Volunteers wear green lanyards if you need help.

  • Parking: Follow signs to park behind Spangler Arena.

  • Camping: Find your site stake, then set up to the right. RV sites have numbers on the fence.

🏕️ Once You’re Inside

  • Set up, say hi to friends, and check the schedule.

  • There’s plenty going on: scheduled events, spontaneous gatherings, and group cache outings.

  • New to MWGB? Don’t worry—everyone is friendly! If nervous, find a green-lanyard volunteer first. They’re rabies-free, we promise. 😉

✅ Check-in & Registration

  • MWGB has no formal registration table.

  • If you arrive while volunteers are on duty, you’ll get your info, swag, and vehicle hang-tag.

  • After hours: grab a program from the “take one” container, then stop by the gate the next day for your goodies. Once you’ve arrived, you’re checked in—no lines!

🛍️ Store & Will-Call Pickup

  • Pick up your will-call items by 2pm Saturday, or they go back into the store for general sale.

  • A friend can pick up your items with a note and your receipt.

  • We only order a little extra for on-site sales—so pre-ordering is smart!

  • Store location: West of Spangler Arena—check your program for hours.

📍 Handy Waypoints

Plug these into your GPS or use the event map to navigate the grounds:

Location Coordinates
Spangler Arena (bathrooms & showers) N 41 35.697, W 84 09.116
Event Store & Will Call N 41 35.690, W 84 09.186
Info Center (Show Arena) N 41 35.724, W 84 09.140
Main Entrance N 41 35.718, W 84 08.945
Area 51 N 41 35.957, W 84 09.009
Day Parking N 41 35.642, W 84 09.118
Food Area N 41 35.721, W 84 09.117
Treasure Hunt (Horse Show Arena) N 41 35.970, W 84 09.202
Dump Stations N 41 35.685, W 84 09.225
N 41 36.022, W 84 09.098
Bathrooms with Showers N 41 35.776, W 84 09.191
N 41 35.879, W 84 09.154
Main Camping Check-in N 41 35.651, W 84 09.214

🗺️ Quick Tips

  • Grab a program as soon as you arrive—it’s your guide to everything happening at MWGB.

  • Follow the signs—they really help!

  • Be friendly, explore, and enjoy the spontaneous fun that makes MWGB special.

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