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2022 scavenger hunt set, early registration is July 1

The 2022 Salem-Keizer Scavenger Hunt will kick off on Saturday, July 9. 

The hunt is designed to connect consumers with local businesses, enter to win cash and prizes, have a good time and build community.

The Scavenger Hunt is organized by Farmers Insurance—Matthew Poteet and WhirLocal—Tim Fahnrich. WhirLocal is a division of Third River Marketing.

“We’re really excited to organize this event for the Salem/Keizer area,” said Poteet. “…many small businesses have been hit hard over the past two years.”

This year there will be four adventures to choose: Keizer, downtown Salem, west Salem and North Salem/Lancaster. 

Small businesses are “really the lifeblood of our community,” Poteet continued. “We love to celebrate and support our local businesses. In addition, this free event will help our neighbors and local families have a great time without eating into the household budget.”

Here is how the scavenger hunt will work, after registering:

On the morning of Saturday, July 9, participants will receive a text to their phone with instructions on how to choose an adventure. Once an adventure is chosen, they will receive the first location via text.

The participant will go to the location and find a clue; if they answer the clue correctly, they will receive the next location to visit.

Once they have visited all the locations and correctly answered each clue or riddle, they will be instructed on where to go to receive the final clue (or you can select another adventure.

Upon answering the final clue, they will be automatically entered to win the grand prize of $1,000.

Here’ how it works:

On the morning of July 9th, you will receive a text to your phone with instructions on how to choose an adventure.

Once you choose an adventure, you will receive the first location via text

Go to the location (in person) and find the clue

Answer the clue correctly and you will receive your next location to visit

All who register for the scavenger hunt by Friday, July 1, will be entered to win a $500 prize, sponsored by Willamette Valley Bank. To register visit salemkeizerscavhunt.com.