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Message from Sanjay Singh, President of the World Goldpanning Association, about the 2025 World Goldpanning Championship in Navelgas

World Goldpanning Championship 2025

The 2025 World Championship will take place in Navelgas from August 3 to 9, 2025.

In 2025, the picturesque town of Navelgas, known for its rich mining history and vibrant culture, is proud to host the largest international gold panning event. From August 3-9, 2025, competitors from around the world will gather to demonstrate their gold panning powers in an atmosphere filled with fellowship and sportsmanship. Don't miss the opportunity to live a unique experience, full of tradition, nature and passion for gold panning. Get ready to discover gold and enjoy Asturian hospitality in Navelgas!

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Camping

For the participants of the World Gold Batting Championship 2025, we offer a option of renting camping pitches in Navelgas. Enjoy the comfort and charm of our campsite, in the middle of the beautiful Asturian nature. After the competition, relax in a quiet and comfortable environment.

Registrations

Registration for the 2025 World Championship will open soon, inviting both professionals and amateurs to participate and showcase their goldpanning skills. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this international competition and experience a unique adventure in Asturias.

Materials

The goldpanning championships in Navelgas are held by the riverbank. The equipment you will need for participating includes comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for wading into the water (up to knee-deep), and of course a gold pan! The organizers will provide gold pans in the panning area for participants to use in the competition.

Categories

The 2025 World Championship is divided into various categories: individual panning, panning in pairs, 3-person teams, teams of five, panning with a paella pan, and even panning by torchlight. Each participant can register for as many categories as they wish, as long as they meet the necessary requirements.

You can visit the website of the World Goldpanning Association to learn more about the rules common to all championships.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

During the goldpanning championships, Navelgas comes alive with celebrations and offers visitors a variety of other activities, such as:

Musical performances

Asturias Gold Museum

Street market in the village

The Heart of Asturias

Discover the charms of the region

If you’re coming to Navelgas for the World Championship, be sure not to miss the attractions of the municipality. Visit Tineo and its surroundings.

World Championship 2015

Check out the gallery of the previous World Goldpanning Championship hosted in Navelgas.

Not long to go!

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