Friday, June 28, 2019

Where’s Waldo in Wellsboro Hunt to Begin Monday, July 1


The seventh annual scavenger hunt to find Waldo in Wellsboro and the eighth annual “Where’s Waldo” hunt nationwide will begin at 11am this coming Monday, July 1 and end at 6pm on Tuesday, July 30. The iconic children’s book character will be hiding in 25 local businesses the entire month of July.

“This event gives both locals and tourists of all ages an opportunity to play and a chance to win prizes sponsored by participating businesses and by Candlewick Press," said Kasey Coolidge, manager of From My Shelf Books & Gifts at 7 East Avenue in Wellsboro. “For every place participants find Waldo and get their passport signed, their names will go on a ticket in the prize jar.

Prizes will be drawn at the Waldopalooza Party on Wednesday, July 31 from 4 to 5:30pm. Winners need not be present to win. Each participating businesses will have “Where’s Waldo in Wellsboro?” passports, listing all of the businesses where searchers can find Waldo.

When a customer spots Waldo, the business will stamp or sign the individual’s passport. Participants must turn in their passports at From My Shelf Books & Gifts no later than 6pm on Tuesday, July 30.

Waldo spotters should make sure their names and contact information are included on their passports before submitting them. Passports will NOT be accepted after 6pm on July 30 for prize eligibility. For more information, call Kasey Coolidge at 570-724-5793.

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