Everyone was required to wear some sort of gold rush costume and bring food appropriate to the theme as well. I made a golden punch and cooked Yukon Gold potatoes. Someone made chili and cornbread, and there were chicken nuggets, etc.
I didn't spend too much time on my costume; I wore jeans and a plaid shirt, work socks and my fur-topped boots, then braided my hair and tied a kerchief over it. Some of the others were wearing overalls or suspenders, and a few were wearing long dresses and bonnets. It was all very silly and fun.