49er Treasure Trail, March 28-29, 2009. Come to Amador County for a 2-day treasure hunt that will lead you on an adventure through historic downtowns, a castle, gold mine, vineyard, water-powered foundry, and Chinese apothecary. For more information, visit www.touramador.com and click on events or phone (877) TOUR AMADOR (868-7262). The event is great for all ages. Form a team or come alone and arrive prepared for an adventure in Amador County.
Registration is open now and costs $10 per person. Players are encouraged to form teams to play the game. Proceeds will benefit Amador Council of Tourism and the local Interfaith Food Bank. The registration form can be downloaded at www.touramador.com.Click on events and go to the listing for 49er Treasure Trail.
The game hours are 9 am to 1 pm on Saturday and 9 am to noon on Sunday. An awards ceremony will take place Sunday, starting at noon, where the winners will be announced and some other awards will be issued. The hunt is a fun way to get to know the area and the community, while learning a little bit along the way. Each downtown has selected a theme and the clues will revolve around the theme. When the players get to the historic downtowns they will experience people dressed in costume of a certain era like the Gold Rush or roaring '20's or the railroad.
Participants receive a program with rules and map, lanyard and ID, a gunny sack to hold tokens, and their first set of clues. Solve a clue and receive a token. Points can also be earned by stopping in businesses that are Play Spots. Guidelines will be posted at each business on how to earn Play Money. Prizes will be given for the most tokens and play money collected, plus other awards like who traveled the furthest, most fun team, greenest team, etc. Prizes include hotel rooms, meals, merchandise, show tickets, and gift certificates from local merchants. Winners also earn free admission to next year’s event.
Timeline for 49er Treasure Trail
Friday, March 27, 6-8 PM
Pre-Registration and Cocktail Party,Jackson Rancheria Hotel, Grand Oak Ballroom, complimentary photos available.
Saturday, March 28, 7-9 AM
Pancake Breakfast($10,Saturday only) and registration check-in, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth
Saturday, March 28, 9-1 pm - 49er Treasure Trail hours
Sunday, March 29, 9- noon - 49er Treasure Trail hours
Sunday, March 29, noon-3 pm - Lunch ($10) and Awards ceremony, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth
Sponsors: Jackson Rancheria Casino and Hotel, Amador County Fairground, Capitol Public Radio, sactown Magazine, Sierra Heritage magazine, Amador Ledger-Dispatch, Central Sierra Resource and Conservation District, REI, Sutter Amador Hospital, City of Sutter Creek Promotions Committee, Bank of Amador, Glaceau, JB’s Awards.
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