Pre-Dig Gig

Arrrr mateys! As be tradition aboard this fine vessel, no grand hunt should begin without a proper toast of pirate grog! Come gather with yer fellow buccaneers, share a mug or two, feast on some grub, and marvel at relics and artifacts from Coldest’s Lost Treasures of years past. Many a tale be hidden within those treasures! It seems Oliver’s be a worthy port to host our kickoff celebration before we set sail in search of Aztec Gold! This Captain be trapped in the Work Lands for now and likely won’t make port until around 5:30–6:00 PM, though perhaps sooner if favorable winds find their way into my sails. Should I escape early, I’ll send word by parrot immediately! I hope to see a fine gathering of pirates, scallywags, treasure hunters, and adventurers there. Raise yer mugs high, mateys…

Join us for the 2026 Pre Dig Gig, Saturday January 17 starting at 6! We are excited to announce a new venue this year, Eagle Street! Note: This is the new Eagle Street on the north side of the Kellogg/W 7th intersection, in the space that formerly housed Apostle Supper Club. The old Eagle Street grill is now Zambonis. There is nothing going on at the Xcel/Grand Casino Center that night, so traffic/parking shouldn't be a problem. They advertise 2 hours free valet parking in the Courtyard ramp for Eagle St customers too.

Thanks go to Cindy Gardner for getting the initial arrangements set up for the event!

The Eagle Street
253 Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55102

Join us at LAKE MONSTER for this year's Great TC Treasure Hunt Kick-off Party—our summer shindig in celebration of the TC Treasure Hunt Community and the Great Twin Cities Treasure Hunt!
MEETUP! —
Noodle with fellow Seekers and share your favorite stories from the field. Families (including dogs!) are welcome at Lake Monster, so bring the whole crew!
BONUS CLUE! —
Work together to solve a mystery puzzle and score a bonus clue for all attendees of the kick-off!
SWAG! —
Take home a FREE grab bag filled with TC Treasure swag as our thanks to you for attending the Kick-off and supporting TC Treasure!
Event details and scheduling subject to change.
Our Host: LAKE MONSTER BREWING
550 Vandalia St #160, St. Paul, MN 55114

We'll have the kickoff event at Joseph's Grill in St. Paul starting at 6:30pm on Wednesday, March 8th. There's no requirement to attend as it is just a social occasion, but they do have their pasta bar on Wednesday nights. It's also a chance to pay your registration fee.

Mark your calendars. We're gearing up for the 25nd Annual Cooler Crew Pre-Dig Gig. We're expecting to be back in person on Saturday night this year at Joseph's. The reservations have been made and confirmed.

Cluey and barefootguy will be running the park pick pool inside the entrance to the party room until 10. Each entry will cost $5. The pot will be split among everyone who guessed the correct park.

ares will be selling the annual Cooler Crew button for $2 each at the table next to them.

The pasta bar will be available from 6:00 until 7:30. It will be $20 all in this year.

Join us at CITY HOUSE for this year's Great TC Treasure Hunt Kick-off Party—our summer shindig in celebration of the TC Treasure Hunt Community and the Great Twin Cities Treasure Hunt!
MEETUP! —
Noodle with fellow hunters and share your favorite stories from the field. Families (including dogs!) are welcome at City House, so bring the whole crew!
TC TRIVIA! —
Take The Great Twin Cities Trivia Challenge for a shot at the vaunted Meeker Trophy!
GAMES! —
Duke it out with other hunters on City House's cornhole boards or square off in a Giant Jenga showdown!
BONUS CLUE! —
Work together to solve a mystery puzzle and score a bonus clue for all attendees of the kick-off!
SWAG! —
Take home some swag as our thanks to you for attending the Kick-off and supporting TC Treasure!
Event details and scheduling subject to change.
Our Host: CITY HOUSE
Serving a variety of food, including their award-winning Cubano! With cocktails, wine, and local craft beer on tap! Gluten-free and vegetarian options available.