Alex and Carlin Whaley find treasure at the Magnolia Blossom Festival | Festivals
The $1,000 Magnolia Blossom Festival Peoples Bank Treasure Hunt is over.
Alex and Carlin Whaley found the treasure on a branch of the magnolia tree on the lawn in front of City Hall. The discovery was made shortly after midnight on Thursday.
Here is the full list of advisories, including those that would have been posted hourly starting at 7am Friday.
Monday, 7 a.m., riddle question
Maps and clues to follow a trail,
In search of riches, an exciting hunt.
X marks the point where Peoples Bank sponsored assets shine,
A treasure hunt for $1,000, a dreamer’s plan.
Monday lunchtime quiz question
With searching eyes and the ground at our feet,
Admire the treasure in all its glory.
No shovel in hand, no earth to dig up,
Only seeing and understanding, our senses are excellent.
Tuesday, 7 a.m., note
Search carefully amidst the hustle and bustle,
Find the price where the traffic is bright.
Where concrete meets the step of our community,
Find the hidden gem near the sidewalk.
Tuesday afternoon puzzle question
Near a crossroads a choice unfolds,
Directions lure into different worlds.
Search nearby, search for the hidden price,
where diverging paths reveal themselves to the wise.
Wednesday, 7 a.m., riddle question
In the heart of the city, where history flourishes,
under the gaze of our brightly lit sky,
where Betsy dances, the winds consult,
The treasure lies there, waiting for an incentive.
Wednesday afternoon puzzle question
Where old stories still come to life,
Start your search for the treasure.
Search in the middle of the piazza where shadows fall,
To find the treasure, follow the call of the city.
7am on Thursday puzzle question
In green shadows where emerald rays play,
a treasure lies hidden from the day.
Under lush treetops or fields, cheerful,
Discover the secret of where shades of green come together.
Thursday afternoon puzzle question
In the moonlight dance, in the flight of a legend,
his music echoes pure and bright.
Where glove meets stage and rhythm fluctuates,
Discover the king in the splendor of the moonwalk.
Friday 7am Note
The ears are pricked, the tail wags brightly,
a faithful companion, within sight of the treasure.
In the red glow of the traffic light, where asphalt meets in all clarity,
A treasure awaits, hidden from the daylight.
Friday, 8 a.m. Note
Where sirens howl and engines gleam,
Heroes respond with an unshakable theme.
In red and white, where courage is born,
near the train station where the fire is raging.
Friday, 9 a.m. Note
In deep shadows, where the gentle light of the sun dances,
a secret awaits, hidden by circumstances.
Under the branches of an old tree,
The treasure shines, but hides its face.
Friday 10am Note
In spring they bloom, a floral splendour,
Magnolia leaves, a sea of green.
Shiny green, they sway and play,
A work of art from nature on a sunny day.
Friday 11am Note
Under southern skies, where scents wind,
There is a treasure hidden between the leaves.
In the embrace of petals where secrets bloom freely,
Find the hidden gem in the magnolia tree.
Friday afternoon quiz question
Amidst the hustle and bustle of the busy street of the town hall,
a treasure in a tree where two paths meet.
Look up to the branches where the prize is stored,
crack the code of the puzzle to receive the gift.
