‘Be You’ Rock Hunt returns Aug. 9 to downtown St. Charles

The St. Charles Business Alliance’s “Be You” Rock Hunt returns Friday, Aug. 9, to downtown St. Charles.

Rock hunters will have a chance to win prizes from participating businesses.

Beginning at 9 a.m., participants can search the downtown area for rocks with “Be You” painted on them. Those finding rocks will win a bag of gifts from local businesses valued at more than $30.

This year, 20 “Be You” rocks will be hidden outdoors between Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue downtown. That’s twice as many rocks as last year, meaning double the opportunity to win and double the prizes up for grabs.

Those who find a “Be You” rock can redeem it at the Municipal Building, 2 E. Main St., between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The first rock redeemed will win a grand prize gift bag valued at more than $150. Only one rock may be submitted per person.

The event will continue until all rocks are found. Updates on the number of remaining rocks and the hunt’s conclusion will be posted on the St. Charles Business Alliance’s Facebook at facebook.com/STCalliance or Instagram at @stcalliance.

St. Charles Business Alliance Executive Director Jenna Sawicki encourages everyone to participate in the event.

“We are so excited to see the growth of the ‘Be You’ Rock Hunt with the addition of even more rocks that will be hiding throughout downtown,” Sawicki said in a news release. “Our hope is that everyone has a wonderful time participating in this end-of-summer celebration and has the chance to stop by some of the incredible local businesses we have in St. Charles.”

For more information on the event, visit www.stcalliance.org/beyourockhunt or cal the St. Charles Business Alliance at 630-443-3967.