The 2026 Winter Potluck SLAGA picnic, hosted by L Frank and Denmother was held on Jan 31, 2026. It was a cozy gathering this winter in The Lemay Pavillion at Jefferson Barracks County Park. More than 60 members plus several muggles attended the potluck bringing and sharing a delicious spread of food including salads, soups, pastas, meats and sandwiches, veggies, chips, and a very nice array of scrumptious deserts. "There was enough food that attendees could visit the 'buffet' three times!," said CO L Frank.
Wonderful volunteers assisted the COs so the event ran smoothly and included several fun activities. Many thanks to the following members for jobs well done.
SETUP spiritwolf922, Treasure Isle, Rouseabouts
FOOD TABLE SWAseeker, nan-d1955
REGISTRATION/GEOBINGO How-D, Treasure Isle
50-50 TICKETS turtleladi1020
GEOCOINS/TRAVEL BUGS 6dancer
RAFFLE/TICKET SALES bluedaisy, Loonwoman
CLEANUP arabbit&ubuck
In addition to the picnic activities, there were various awards handed out. The 9-month long travel bug race culminated at this picnic with the announcement of winners. Here are all the winners from this year's potluck event:
5000 MILESTONE - Mathmanbill
50-50 WINNER - bazfum
GEO-BINGO WINNERS $10 Gift card:
Repmul, Team DLADL, Driver2, IBEW ret, and How-D
TRAVEL BUG RACE WINNERS $25 Gift card:
PHOTOS: 2roadtrippers
TOTAL GEOCACHERS: turleladi1020nhubbs
TOTAL LOGS: 6dancer
The raffle item winners were all pleased with their treasures too, but one in particular stood out. A 3-D printed puzzle box type geocache was made by SLAGA member Team State and won by spiritwolf922.
Everyone in attendance had a great time and left with smiles on their faces (and some in their geocaching stats), as well as full tummies! Congratulations to all the potluck and award winners! Have a cozy rest of the winter and hope to see many more SLAGA members at upcoming events.