Peterborough DBIA Hosting Inaugural Free 'Catch the Leprechaun' Scavenger Hunt For March
/A mischievous band of pint-sized Leprechauns are invading local downtown pubs as Peterborough Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) has launched its ‘Catch the Leprechauns’ free scavenger hunt announced at Crook and Coffer on Tuesday.
Crook & Coffer co-owner John Clarke getting the Irish spirit on early pouring green beer for the DBIA’s inaugural “Catch the Leprechauns” free scavenger hunt. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
Residents are encouraged to visit one of 13 participating pubs — with help of a Leprechaun Pub Map — to find five different leprechauns scattered throughout on a rotating schedule for the month of March. The first 100 people to complete the hunt will win “pints of gold” that include a piece of glassware from a local brewery, swag and even a few tricks according to Hillary Flood, DBIA communications and marketing manager.
“We have these historically charming pubs that are rebounded for their hospitality and their atmosphere so if we can bring people in for our Leprechaun hunt, it will tether people back to the community and celebrate the community pride of our local pub scene,” she said.
The following are the participating downtown pubs:
The Black Horse Pub
One Eighty Sports Pub
The Dirty Burger Company
Crook & Coffer
The Only Café
Jethro’s Bar + Stage
Champs Bar And Grill
McThirsty’s Pint
Maple Moose Pub
The Social Pub
Bijoux Bar
Dr. J’s BBQ & Brews
Riley’s Pub
The leprechauns were crafted by local artist Brooklin Stormie. They were hand-felted and made to have their own look and personality.
“Working on this project was so much fun,” explained Stormie. “It was a nice re-entry into the world of textiles. I let each Leprechaun reveal themselves to me organically throughout the process. I can’t help but feel a motherly connection to these five little Faye creatures. I’m excited to see what adventure await these little chaps - my wayward sons.”
Each Leprechaun has its own backstory steeped in folklore and mischief and named after local breweries.
Persian Murphy - Persian Empire
Bobby McCaygeon - Bobcaygeon Brewery
Petey O’Haven - Haven Brewing Co.
Feilhem Falls - Fenelon Falls Brewing Co.
Publican O’Leerie - Publican House Brewery
(from left to right) Persian Murphy, Publican O’Leerie, Petey O’Haven, Bobby Mc’Caygeon and Feilhem Falls having a grand ol’ time at Crook and Coffer while causing mischief. Photo by David Tuan Bui.
