Gold Rush Scavenger Hunt & Chili Cook-Off
Event Details
Gold Rush clue packs and Chili Cook-Off passports will be available for purchase starting January 26th at the Vernon Winter Carnival Office. Tune in to Pure Country during the week prior for a chance to win early access to the clue packs.
The Chili Cook-Off takes place on February 10th, and the Gold Rush wraps up on February 13th.
Location
The Gold Rush Scavenger Hunt & Chili Cook-Off are two interactive events hosted by the Downtown Vernon Association, with proceeds supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Participants can purchase $5 passports for the Chili Cook-Off and sample creations from five to six local eateries, each with a unique TV-themed chili. Voters decide on three awards: People’s Choice, Best Chili Spirit, and Judge’s Choice, with chances to win hot sauce prizes from sponsor Caliente.
For the Gold Rush Scavenger Hunt, participants buy a clue package and follow hints, clues and brain teasers around downtown Vernon for a chance to win a $1,500 gold nugget from HM Krause Jewellers and secondary prizes from 22 sponsors.