Summer Hunt
June 19 - July 26, 2026
Visit partner businesses, complete a short mission, or use the free weekly entry option to take part in the Summer Scavenger Hunt.
Prize at a glance: 5 weekly $25 drawings plus one final $200 drawing.
No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win. A purchase or payment of any kind will not increase your chances of winning.
Open to legal Iowa residents age 18 or older. Entry limits apply.
Weekly windows run throughout the season, and the current prize details, rules, and privacy notice stay visible before you enter.
8 local partner stops are live in the Summer 2026 season.
Choose Your Entry Path
Jump in from home once each weekly window or stop into a partner business and complete the in-store mission. Both routes feed the same season prize pool described in the Official Rules.
Free Weekly Entry
No business visit is required. Submit your name, email, and Iowa residency confirmation through the no-purchase AMOE form.
In-Store Entry
Scan the in-store QR code or open a partner entry form below, then submit a mission photo or qualifying public post.
This Season's Prizes
Five weekly Downtown Iowa City gift cards and one final season prize are in play this summer, with the same prize details reflected in the Official Rules.
Weekly prize
$25 Downtown Iowa City Gift Card
$25
One winner is drawn during each of the 5 weekly entry windows.
Final season prize
$200 Downtown Iowa City Gift Card
$200
One winner is drawn after the season closes from all eligible season-long entries.
Total season prize value: $325.
Timing
Open now: July 3-9, 2026
Entries submitted during this window are eligible for the July 10 weekly draw and the final season drawing.
Step 1
Scan a partner QR code in-store for a prefilled business entry form, or use the free weekly AMOE if you are not entering through a mission stop.
Step 2
In-store entries require mission evidence. AMOE requires only your name, email, and Iowa residency confirmation for the current weekly window.
Step 3
Valid entries are reviewed for the current weekly drawing and the final season drawing. Bonus boosts remain in-store only.
Featured Stops
Every listed stop has a short mission and a direct entry form. Some weeks also include a posted code-word boost for one additional weekly entry.
Featured stop
301 E Market St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Photograph the specials board, pastry case, or another mission sign detail that makes this stop feel distinctly local.
Featured stop
15 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Photograph a shelf display, table stack, or window detail highlighted on the mission sign inside Prairie Lights.
Featured stop
125 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Photograph the mission sign detail in-store, a featured bin label, or another detail that captures the feel of crate digging downtown.
Boost week active. Add the posted code word to unlock one bonus weekly entry.
Featured stop
118 E College St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Photograph the current lineup board, lobby poster wall, or the mission sign detail tied to this week’s FilmScene stop.
Bonus window: July 10-16, 2026
Featured stop
221 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Photograph the marquee, entrance, or another mission-sign detail that signals a recognizable downtown culture stop.
Bonus window: July 17-26, 2026
Featured stop
521 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Photograph the menu or a mission-sign detail inside Red Avocado that reflects the stop’s seasonal character.
Featured stop
520 S Gilbert St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Photograph the mission sign, counter detail, or another on-site visual cue that identifies the stop.
Featured stop
820 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240
Photograph the welcome area, studio detail, or mission sign inside Summit Yoga to complete this stop.