Families and adventure seekers in Stafford County can gear up for a fun-filled outdoor experience this spring as Blue and Terrence’s Eggcellent Eggventure returns for another year. The event, which kicks off on April 1, 2025, encourages participants to explore local parks and tourism sites while hunting for hidden eggs and earning prizes.

“We created Blue and Terrence’s Eggcellent Eggventure as a way to highlight our parks, get families outdoors, and bring more visitors to Stafford,” said Lisa Logan, Tourism Program Director for Stafford County. “Last year, we launched it in just two weeks, and we received so much positive feedback that we’ve spent this entire year making it even better.”

How the Egg Hunt Works
The event features 18 oversized cardboard eggs, each with a QR code, hidden in 12 county parks and six tourism sites across Stafford. Participants can download the Eggventure app, scan the QR codes, and track their progress as they collect eggs.

“We’re not hiding real eggs, so no one needs to worry about that,” Logan said. “These are large, sturdy eggs with QR codes that take you to our website when scanned. We want families to have a fun, interactive experience exploring Stafford.”

The challenge offers different prize levels based on how many eggs participants find:

• 6 eggs – Explorer Prize
• 12 eggs – Eggventure Prize
• All 18 eggs – Ultimate Eggventure Prize
• Prizes include jelly beans, medals, and a picnic blanket for families who complete the challenge.

“We wanted to make sure that if a whole family participates, everyone gets a prize,” Logan added. “So, we’re offering up to four prizes per family.”

Where to Find the Eggs
Eggs will be hidden in 12 Stafford County parks as well as six key attractions:

• Chatham Manor at Ferry Farm
• Gary Melcher’s Belmont Estate
• Full Distance Brewery
• Potomac Point Winery
• Central Rappahannock Regional Library Porter Branch
• Art Cart Studio

“This year, we’ve expanded beyond parks to include local businesses and historical sites,” Logan explained. “The goal is to showcase Stafford’s hidden gems while giving families a reason to explore different parts of the county.”

A Nostalgic Adventure with a Fun Twist
The event’s name is a playful nod to the 1989 film “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.”

“We thought it would be fun to play off that theme,” Logan said. “So we came up with ‘Blue and Terrence’s Eggcellent Eggventure’ to highlight our community mascots and create an engaging adventure for all ages.”

A Growing Tradition in Stafford
Last year’s event was a huge success, with many families participating despite a short preparation window. This year, with a full year of planning and a new app, the Eggventure is expected to attract even more participants.

“We started this as a day-trip adventure, but we hope to grow it into a regional attraction,” Logan said. “People from Prince William and Fairfax can come down, explore our parks, eat at our restaurants, and experience Stafford in a way they may not have before.”

While this year’s event is limited to county parks, Logan said they hope to expand to Widewater State Park and other locations in the future.

How to Participate
The Eggventure kicks off on April 1, 2025, and runs for 25 days. Participants can pre-download the app and map their route before the eggs are officially hidden.

“We know some people love to plan their routes,” Logan said. “So, we’ve included a map in the app showing where all the eggs will be hidden. That way, families can strategize and tackle the adventure however they want.”

For those wondering what the big prize is at the end, Logan said it’s all about the experience.

“The biggest reward is getting outside and discovering Stafford’s beautiful parks and attractions,” she said. “But, of course, we’ll have some great prizes too!”

Photo by Denisse Leon on Unsplash

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