Treasure Hunters Flock To Dillon For Weekend Of Events And Book Signing

DILLON, MT – This weekend, Dillon became a hub for treasure hunters from across the country and beyond. Many came to seek answers to their questions about the treasure hunt craze, some to meet the man behind the phenomenon, and others to make Dillon a stop along the quest for the elusive treasure.

A key highlight was the visit of Justin Posey, author of the book Beyond the Map’s Edge. Posey was in Dillon hosting a variety of events. On Friday night, he kicked off with a bar crawl, starting at Beaverhead Brewing and ending at Cranny’s, where he met fans, signed copies of his book, and answered questions.

On Saturday, the town transformed into a book lover’s gathering as a large portion of Idaho Street was closed to host a public book signing event, organized by The Bookstore. Afterward, Justin held a lively Q&A session at the Frontier Event Center.

Debbie, owner of The Bookstore, was overwhelmed by the turnout and the logistical challenge of managing the crowds. She noted that this event drew her largest crowd ever—estimated between 1,600 and 1,800 attendees—and involved extensive planning, thanks in part to collaboration with the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce and many volunteers. To manage the crowds, a ticketing system was implemented, allowing guests short intervals to meet the author and have their books signed.

Local businesses also took part by setting up booths to showcase their offerings or sell food and refreshments, turning the event into a community celebration.

At the event’s map station, attendees placed pins indicating their hometowns, with pins from across the United States as well as from countries including Australia, Sweden, and Belgium.

Overall, the event was a tremendous success and a highlight of a busy weekend for Dillon. It will undoubtedly be remembered as a special moment in the town’s history and a memorable chapter in the ongoing treasure hunt saga.