Gilbertie’s Celebrates 100 Years of Farming with Community Scavenger Hunt

Gilbertie’s are celebrating a century of organic farming, and what better way to mark this momentous occasion than by hosting a fun, self-guided scavenger hunt around Westport, CT. A hunt that families, customers, friends, staff, and neighboring towns can all enjoy. The route has been carefully devised by Rock Paper Scissors Custom Events, with driving, walking, and exploration appeal. Established in 1922, Gilbertie’s is a fourth generation, family-owned garden center that’s been a Westport staple. The hunt reflects this with a nod to other long-term family-owned businesses in the area. 

The scavenger hunt runs throughout May and is available to download NOW and can be driven at any time up to and including May 29th. The drive time is approximately 30 minutes, plus limited walking time. If you complete the hunt, solve the phrase, and send in your picture, you will be added to the Wall of Fame. It is there that a lucky winner will be picked at random and awarded a Gilbertie’s Westport $50 gift voucher. Winners will be announced each week on Monday (May 9, 16, 23 and 30). 

General Manager, Carrie Gilbertie commented, “We are so incredibly grateful for the love and support which has been showered upon us over the years. That’s why we chose to do a month-long celebration of our milestone, that everyone, no matter how busy they are, can enjoy. Culminating with the big party at our Westport Garden Center on Saturday, June 4th.”

The 100th birthday party at Gilbertie’s Garden Center will include several artisanal vendors, including Millbrook Honey Co, Pure by Shasha Aromatherapy to Paul’s Custom Pet Food, a caricature artist and more. For the young kids, there is a traveling petting zoo. Enjoy a leisurely day with live music by Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads. There will be plenty of food choices from JR’S hot dogs and hamburgers, Tony’s pizza truck, The Greek on the Street, and Alena’s Ice Cream.

Download the scavenger hunt here: https://www.gilbertiesorganics.com/westport-store 

To play, you will need a smartphone, a car and driver, and at least one other person to read out and help solve the clues. Enjoy the sights and drive safely!

For further information please contact Rachel Lampen @rachel@rockpaperscissors.events  

Gilbertie’s Westport, 7 Sylvan Lane, Westport, CT 06612 / 203-227-4175