The City of Hamilton is urging members of the public who want to take part in its Scavenger Hunt and help local businesses to sign up as the deadline is approaching.

The event was rescheduled due to bad weather and will now take place on Friday, August 13 and Saturday, August 14. Friday’s hunts will start at 6pm and 7.30pm and Saturday's at 2pm and 3.30pm.

The City’s senior events and marketing coordinator Allison Tucker said: “With more than 60 teams signed up, we are really excited that this one-of-a-kind event has garnered so much interest.

“We look forward to hosting this event next week and bringing this unique, fun and engaging experience to the people of Bermuda.”

A receipt with a minimum value of $25 from any City business between June 23 and August 13 must be presented on arrival at the event site to be eligible for the hunt. The Hunt starts from City Hall.

Registration for the event is open and the deadline to sign up for Friday’s hunt is Wednesday, and the deadline to sign up for Saturday’s hunt is Thursday. Teams can register here.

All previously registered teams have been individually notified of this postponement. They should email events@cityhall.bm to confirm that the City can proceed with rescheduling their hunt.

This is a free event and prizes include flatscreen TVs, an electric bike, travel vouchers, wireless speakers, vouchers courtesy of One Communications, tablets and dinner experiences courtesy of Island Restaurant Group Ltd. All teams must have four members to take part.

The City thanked event sponsors One Communications and Bacardi Group Ltd.