Mega-Events are the ultimate gatherings for geocachers. Officially, events must surpass the 500 attendee mark to qualify for "Mega" status. Many Mega-Events are held annually, offer plenty of planned activities and attract geocachers from all over the world. Because of the international nature of these gatherings, Mega-Events are included in the Geocaching Weekly Newsletter, regardless of the distance of the event location from your home coordinates.