Mark your calendars for the first ever Anacortes Nautical Treasure Hunt, brought to you by the Anacortes Arts Festival and Anacortes Chamber of Commerce! Throughout April 14-23, treasure hunters will set out to explore the island in search of prize balls hidden throughout Anacortes. If a treasure hunter finds a prize ball, they can exchange it for an artist-created nautical treasure at a number of retail partners. Local artists will create nautical art pieces, such as ceramic star fish, whale tiles, glass seashells, and more. The treasure hunt sparks newfound exploration opportunities for visitors at both our local businesses and our amazing natural resources!
1. Check-in is required to claim your prize. 10 prize balls are guaranteed to be hidden every day during the duration of the event.
2. Be respectful. Businesses have opened their stores to you for this event – please abide by their signs and policies. Shop and perhaps purchase something while you are there!
Respect nature and stay on the trails. DO NOT disturb any vegetation!
3. Don’t ask. Respect the “thrill of the hunt”. Businesses have taken an oath not to share if prize balls have been found; please don’t ask the if it has!
4. Use your eyes only. Prize balls may be camouflaged but you should not need to move merchandise or items in nature to find it.
5. Time’s up… if you have not found a prize ball withing 20 minutes, it is probably time to move on. Make a day of it! Check out other local shops and restaurants on anacortes.org. Check back tomorrow and try again.
6. ONE PER PERSON. Art prizes are limited to one per person, per year. You must be claiming your own prize.
7. Have fun and be kind!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Fidalgo Fudge
www.fidalgofudge.com
Monday-Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am-4:00pm
Ink + Wool
www.inkanwool.com
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm
The Johnson Manor
www.thejohnsonmanor.com
Monday-Saturday 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm
SaviBank
www.savibank.com
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Scott Milo Gallery
www.scottmilo.com
Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm
Wellness for Life
www.wellnessforlife.clinic
April 14th – 9am-7pm
April 15th – 10am-6pm
April 16th – Closed
April 17th – 10am-6pm
April 18th – 21st – 9am-7pm
April 22nd – 10am-6pm
April 23rd – Closed
Ace Hardware (Exchange Site for Prizes)
www.aceanacortes.com
Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm
Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-6:00pm
Funding supported by Skagit County
www.visitskagitvalley.com
Funding supported by City of Anacortes
www.anacorteswa.gov
