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Legend of the Pickle Holiday Scavenger Hunt

The 2022 hunt kicks off on Sunday, November 13!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW 2022 PRIZE WINNERS

We are excited to partner with the Claussen Pickle team from Kraft Heinz again to bring this unique holiday tradition to Woodstock. The Legend of the Pickle is a tradition of unknown origins (there are many stories as to where it originated). An ornamental pickle is placed on an inside branch of a Christmas tree as one of the decorations. On Christmas morning, the first person to find the pickle on the tree would receive an extra present from Santa or would be said to have a year of good fortune. Since we could all use some good fortune, we are bringing this tradition to Woodstock with a slightly new twist.

Participating Woodstock businesses have an ornamental pickle hidden within the business or on a tree in or outside of their business. Scavenger hunters can unscramble these clues to identify the participating businesses and locate the pickles hidden throughout Woodstock. Find 20 pickles to complete the scavenger hunt and turn in your completed game card by 5 PM Monday December 12, 2022 to receive a Legend of the Christmas Pickle Craft ornament for your own tree, a 16" one topping thin crust pizza from Antioch Pizza Shop and a chance to win a grand prize or other great local prizes! There is no fee to participate in the Scavenger Hunt.

The fun begins on Sunday November 12, 2022.  Visit Read Between the Lynes between noon and 3 PM to pick up a game card and get a free jar of Claussen pickles, or download a game card here that day and get started!

Return your completed Game Card to The Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce and Industry office, The Woodstock Recreation Center, or Read Between the Lynes by 5 PM Monday December 12, 2022. (Check drop off locations for business hours).

Winners will be announced LIVE Tuesday December 13, 2022 on The Chamber Facebook Page.

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