# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  Second Annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Help us celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May at the second annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt, a race to solve riddles, uncover clues, and explore Joplin’s rich history.  The event starts at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026—rain or shine—in the west parking lot of Joplin City Hall, 602 S. Main Street.

Your host, Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc., has raised the bar this year by adding cash prizes for second and third place!

The event promises to take treasure seekers on an interactive adventure to find iconic historic sites, links to significant events and people, and hidden history stories in the Joplin metro area.  

At the start of the event contestants will receive their first riddle to solve that will lead them to a landmark. Once they arrive at the correct location, they will find a QR code. Scanning the code will unlock their next clue that will take them further along the treasure trail. The race continues until someone solves all the clues in the correct order and reaches the final destination—destination—thus claiming the $1,000 prize money! The second-place contestant will receive $750 and third-place contestant will receive $250.

The treasure hunt is open to participants of all ages. The entry fee is $35 per person.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/joplin/second-annual-murphysburg-treasure-hunt/200029898982244
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Joplin
- **state**: MO
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 602 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801-2382, United States
- **lat**: 37.08527
- **long**: -94.51377
- **full address**: 602 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801-2382, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Second Annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is  Second Annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt being held?
  - **A:** Second Annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am at 602 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801-2382, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing  Second Annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt?
  - **A:** Second Annual Murphysburg Treasure Hunt is organized by Murphysburg Residential District Inc- Joplin, Missouri.

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