Golden Bee’s 50th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt

Introduction

Yesterday, in celebration of The Golden Bee’s 50th Anniversary, a scavenger hunt took place. We were one of ten teams to enjoy a day playing in the city in search of little golden bees (each about the size of a quarter).

The situation was ironic, in that we were participating in a scavenger hunt for the Golden Bee when, on my 30th birthday, a scavenger hunt assembled by my wife, led to the Golden Bee and a half yard of ale.

The Team

Many teams choose to walk, some used bicycles, and others used cars and a combination of walking/driving. In our case, we used scooters, figuring they were nimble and easy to park in tight, downtown spaces…and using sidewalks and back alleys in a few instances only added to the experience. We called ourselves “The Swarm”. Excellent choice, Mike.

The Rules

1. Start the bee hunt at 12pm.
2. Take a photo of the bee in its hiding spot.
3. MMS the photo to the designated Golden Bee phone number including team name and location.
4. Find as many bees as possible before 5pm then meet at Bristol Brewery for final results.

The Clues

Each clue is listed below including point value.

1. +1. Bees like the sweet stuff…follow the neon light and you’ll lick it.
2. +2. Bee’s Rock! You want to find where this bee’s hiding? The key is elevation and to find a smiling face.
3. +1. This bee is tripping the light fantastic with a very celebrated Colorado Springs couple.
4. +3. This pumpkin may not be in a patch, but you better have eyes like a hawk to find this bee.
5. +3. Only Pretty Bees are Jamming.
6. +1. I reckon if you mosey up to this tall, topical Stranger he’ll point you in the direction of a bee…or a hoedown.
7. +2. If I were looking for a bee, I’d start somewhere obvious, like in fields.
8. +3. When rebel Bees need to resurrect their image this is where they go.
9. +3. Do Bees speak Yiddish? Do fish dream? Take a break over a Bristol Ale and discuss amongst ya’selves.
10. +1. Bees know even during rush hour it’s important to take time to slow down, stop and smell the flowers.
11. +2. When the first Bees settled in this area, they were so happy that they gathered to take a group photo together.
12. +1. When a bee is getting ready to take a trip around the world, he must perk up with caffeine buzz.
13. +3. Go back in time to 1888 with Alice Bee-mis Taylor.
14. +2. Before a Bee plays hokey he drinks Car Bombs and Compass IPA on Nitro.
15. +3. There’s one Bee left in inventory at this artsy hotspot. If at first he’s hard to find, keep your chin up.
16. +2. If you’re blue and don’t know where to go to why don’t you go where fashion sits…and get a tee time at 9:00.
17. +2. This towering geometric, psychedelic hiding spot is a prickly place to spot a Bee.
18. +1. This Bee’s hiding out with a bandito, hiding on a wooden saguaro.
19. +2. This Bee was framed while buzzing through the Hibiscus Tiliaceus.
20. +3. You don’t need a map to find this bee…you’ll find him next to his ultimate booty.
21. +3. This Bee is hiding in the patch…keep your eyes peeled for the baseball mitt and you might find him.
22. +3. In brightest day, in blackest night, no Bee should escape your sight. Look for the red lantern to illuminate and shed light.
23. +2. This Bee is no Jerk, he’s hanging with the Father of the Bride.
24. +1. If it wasn’t for this guy, The Bee wouldn’t be here.
25. +1. This Bee is abuzz for our Famous art on the streets.

The Result

Kate built the following photo collage that captures all 25 hiding locations. The result is quite cool (click to enlarge).

Conclusion

The entire event was a blast. I really love scavenger hunts because you always discover something new about the city you live in. There is always a hidden alley, shop you’ve not been to yet, undiscovered street, etc. that makes the scavenger hunt worth more than just the game itself. The clues were not easy to solve but we did manage to solve ALL clues by 4:40pm. Whew.

For our accomplishments, we were awarded first prize, two Bristol pint glasses, personalized Golden Bee mugs, V.I.P. passes to this Friday’s dinner and tapping of Bristol’s first cask of the “50th Anniversary ESBee” ale. Oh, yeah!

Thanks, Golden Bee!

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