Beales Treasure Festival

The Hunt Begins in Bedford…
Welcome to the official Beale’s Treasure Festival event page.
Over the coming months, clues, ciphers, riddles, maps, and hidden discoveries will begin appearing throughout Bedford County parks leading up to the Beale’s Treasure Festival at Falling Creek Park.
Inspired by the legendary Beale treasure mystery, this family-friendly adventure combines treasure hunting, outdoor exploration, puzzles, local history, live entertainment, and hands-on activities for all ages.
Explore local parks

Solve ciphers & riddles

Discover hidden clues

Earn prizes & collectibles

Complete treasure hunter challenges

Enjoy live music, food, vendors & festival activities
Clues, puzzle pieces, and treasure will be hidden at various parks and Bedford county events during the year. Each park clue builds toward the final mystery hidden somewhere at the festival itself!
The more clues you solve, the more rewards you unlock:

Stickers & collectibles

Festival merch

Shirts & mugs

Challenge coins

Exclusive prizes

Grand prize treasure entries
Throughout the season we’ll be posting:

New clue drops

Park challenge announcements

Vendor reveals

Hidden bonus puzzles

Treasure hunt updates

Festival activity previews
We will have lots of kids activities at the festival as well!
Kids Mini Treasure Hunt

Metal Detecting

Rock, Fossil & Gem Displays