The Yukon Gold Panning Championship is an annual competition hosted by the Klondike Visitors Association. The event is a celebration of the Yukon’s heritage as well as the mining industry that still thrives here today. Gold panners of all ages and levels of experience are welcome to participate. 7 Skill categories range from never having held a gold pan in their hands to those who make a living mining. From beginner to professional, each category rewards a first, second, and third place - all participants get to keep all the gold they find.