Activities and Events

 

Art and Vendor Show

Location: Westside parking lot next to the General Store across the Hwy from the motel.

Date and Time:  Set up October 25th through November 2nd; 9 am - 4 pm daily

Gold Panning

Location, Date and Time:  TBD

Step back in time and try your luck at the gold panning booth where you can go panning for gold and gems. While panning, learn about the California Gold Rush that took place from 1848-1855 and those that traveled through Death Valley heading to the Gold Fields.

Rocks and Gems Interactive Display

Location, Date and Time:  TBD

Death Valley National Park contains a variety of rock types, including ancient metamorphic rocks like schist and gneiss, sedimentary rocks such as limestone, sandstone and diamidite, volcanic rocks like rhyolite and lava flows and even crystalized salts from ancient lakebeds.

Meet those people interested in the study and collecting of minerals and gemstones; mutual improvement in the art of cutting and polishing gem or semi-gem material; and, for increasing the knowledge about the various lapidary arts and earth sciences.

Kiddie Korral

Location, Date, Time:  TBD

A place to explore and make some pioneer crafts, color and learn about kids that traveled through Death Valley in a covered wagon.  Try your hand at Vendor Bingo while visiting the Art and Vendor Show. 

 

 

Fun and Games

Corn Hole

Location, Date and Time:  TBD

We hope to offer a little pioneer team competition with the Corn Hole game.

SOME CORNHOLE HISTORY:
Did you know that the popular and competitive game of Cornhole is not new? Although the game has elements of multiple games developed throughout history, it originated in the mid-1880s when it was referred to as Bean Bags or Parlor Quoits. Heyliger Adams de Windt, a Harvard graduate from a very well-connected and influential American family, received a patent for a bag toss game in 1883 that would be marketed as Faba Baga. The game now referred to as Cornhole had a resurgence of popularity based in the midwest USA in the mid-20th century. The name "Cornhole" was related to the game bags being filled with corn (although other substances were and are used as well). Modern competitive Cornhole has become more standardized since the early 21st century and there are now tournaments all over the world.

Explore Death Valley

Although we do not have guided hikes or jeep excursions scheduled there is ample opportunity to explore the park.

Please visit the Death Valley National Park website for information and important safety guidelines:

https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm

Park Entrance Fees must be paid at the Stovepipe Wells kiosk or at the Visitor's Center at Furnace Creek

Jeep Rentals and guided tours are available with Farabee Jeeps next to the gas station at Furnace Creek:

https://farabeejeeps.com/

Guided Horseback Trail Rides are available at The Ranch at Furnace Creek, Furnace Creek Stables:

https://furnacecreekstables.com/

Mention to the rental guides that you are a member of the Death Valley '49ers.  They are supporters of our Encampment!

DV National Park Birthday and DV '49ers Banquet Celebration

Friday, October 31st 5 - 7 pm 

Join us as we celebrate the "birthday" of Death Valley becoming a National Park.

Death Valley became a national park on October 31, 1994 when President Bill Clinton signed the California Desert Protection Act, expanding the previously established Death Valley Monument and designating it as a national park. The area had initially been protected as a national monument by presidential proclamation on February 11, 1933.  

Guest Speaker DV Park Acting Deputy Superintendent Abby Wines

Southwestern Buffett  $55.00 per person, $10.00 per person will be a fundraiser for the DV '49ers General Fund

Taco Meat, Green Chili Chicken, Cheese Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Nacho Cheese, Shredded Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes and Onions, Sliced Black Olives, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Taco Shells, Tortilla Chips and Churros

 

Reservations accepted until October 22nd

Pay Online

Or email reservation request to:  myoung@deathvalley49ers.org

 

Veterans Tribute

Saturday, November 1st 12:00 noon - 1pm

Location:  Stovepipe Wells Auditorium

Each year the encampment features a tribute to our veterans. It will start out with the Star Spangled Banner followed by songs, stories and testimonials from our veterans.

To our future, current and past military members; we will forever honor you and be grateful for your service to this country.