3rd Annual Anacortes Nautical Treasure Hunt

Mark your calendars for the return of the Anacortes Nautical Treasure Hunt, brought to you by the Anacortes Arts Festival and Anacortes Chamber of Commerce!

Starting April 18 through April 27, treasure hunters (visitors and locals) will set out to explore the island in search of prize balls hidden throughout Anacortes. If a treasure hunter finds a prize ball, they can exchange it for an artist-created nautical treasure at a number of retail partners. Every day of the treasure hunt, there will be at least 10 plastic prize balls hidden in parks and businesses in Anacortes.

Local artists will create nautical art pieces, such as ceramic star fish, whale tiles, glass seashells, and more for our prize ball finders.

The 10-day treasure hunt will ignite your inner explorer as you search Anacortes’ businesses and community sites for your own prize ball. Treasure hunters, young and old, will discover so much more while looking for prize balls like incredible antiques, local artwork, treats for your pets, and so much more. Rain or shine, treasure hunters can head outside to explore our picturesque parks, amazing playgrounds, the historic Depot Arts Center and iconic Madrona Grove.