The 2025 National Goldpanning Championships will take place from 8 to 11 October at the gold panning site in the historical village of Pilgrim's Rest. The event kicks off with the street parade an opening ceremony from 16:00 on 8 October. Panning competitions will start on 8 October and culminate with the finals on 11 October. Other activities include the Pub Crawl, Wheelbarrow Race and a Duck Race.