Win a $2,021 cash Grand Prize, additional cash awards and other amazing prizes!  It's FREE to play with NO STRINGS attached. Here’s how it works: 

1: The contest runs from May 24 – June 6 and you can enter at any time before or during the event.

2: Register HERE and create a team name – you can play alone or with others, however you need to enter a team name and must register each team member in order to win prizes. In order to be entered into the Grand Prize drawing you must be 18 years of age or older.

3: Earn at least 21 points or more by visiting participating locations during the contest period and by scanning a QR code poster prominently placed at these locations (front door, window, etc.).  You can only get points for each location once during the contest period, and each location is worth points:

EARN 2 POINTS by visiting any Participating member, listed on this page at any time during the contest period.

EARN 3 POINTS by visiting any Sponsored location, indicated by an asterisk, at any time during the contest period.

EARN 3 POINTS by visiting any Featured location, by listening to Q92’s Annie with Ryan show each morning during the 8 am hour and follow the clues to the Featured location.  The clue will also be posted on social media with #HVScavengerHunt on the same day.  There is a different featured location each day during the contest period, with additional prizes up for grabs.

4: At each location you visit, find the Scavenger Hunt poster displayed in a prominent position, scan the QR code using your smartphone’s camera app., and click on the link. Follow the prompts and enter your team name and the location’s keyword displayed on the poster. Go to the location during posted business hours for additional discounts, deals and chances to win extra prizes.

5: Click SUBMIT and head off to your next location.

6: When you hit SUBMIT, we are tracking your points.  You should keep track of your own points too so you can follow your own progress.  We have made it easy to track your points with our Handy Tracking Map HERE. The Handy Tracking Map is for your personal point tracking only and you do not need to submit a copy to us. Once you get to 21 points you are automatically entered into the Grand Prize raffle to win $2,021, additional cash rewards, plus other great prizes along the way.

Prize Levels: 

• Grand Prize: 21 pts or higher - $2,021 cash
• Silver Prize: 15 pts or higher - $500 cash
• Bronze Prize: 10 pts or higher - $250 cash
• Most Points: Automatically tracked by us. Get as many points as you possibly can.  Contest ties will be broken via a random drawing.
• Best Selfie: Submit by hashtagging #HVScavengerHunt, or email the photo to office@dcrcoc.org.
• Best Team Spirit: Dress up in costume and send us your results! Submit by hashtagging #HVScavengerHunt, or email the photo to office@dcrcoc.org.
• Best Team Name: Determined by the Hudson Valley Young Professionals.
• Daily Prizes: There will be Daily Prizes given for those that visit the Featured locations on the day the clues are featured.  Each of these locations may also be running their own promotions and prize giveaways.

All prizes will be drawn and announced following the conclusion of the contest.

By participating in The Great Hudson Valley Scavenger Hunt you agree to abide by all of the following rules, guidance and responsibilities HERE.

No strings. Free to play. It’s that simple!

Follow the hashtag: #HVscavengerhunt for updates!

If you have additional questions, you can contact us HERE.