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2026 St. Paddy's Lost Pot O' Gold

Thursday, March 12, 2026 9:00 AM - Saturday, March 14, 2026 10:00 PM (CDT)

Description

This year’s Lost Pot O’ Gold has been found by two crews that joined forces. They found the Lost Pot O’ Gold at Greer Lake Campground behind a toilet ‘vault’ in the split of a tree. Congratulations to Mike Stone and his daughter, Alex, and her husband, Sam, from Crosslake and Alex & Abbey Morford from Maple Grove!

Together they will split the prize pot worth over $3,600 thanks to our generous chamber members!

Somewhere within the city limits of Crosslake lays, dangles, hides, or hangs the 2026 St. Paddy's Pot O' Gold. Watch for three daily clues released at 9 AM beginning Thurs. March 12, 2026, to guide you to the treasure! Every Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration attendee has a story, and finding this Pot O' Gold will give you a tale to tell for years to come! Get your family and friends together and make it a group effort, or go it alone.

Here are a few tips & rules:

Please don't trespass, it will NEVER be located on residential property.
Please don't break, remove or disassemble anything!
Be friendly! Hundreds of families are hunting for it and going through the same emotions you are!
HAVE FUN and help celebrate the winner!

CLUE #1

Crosslake has been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for 52 years

with an award-winning parade, and family memories we all hold dear.

Fiks-Con Roofing leads their band to Paint the Town Green

as our Emerald Sponsor proudly returning to the scene.

CLUE #2

Businesses welcome the crowds and appreciate your cheer

anticipating excitement because we’re open year-round here.

Vote the Yardi Pardi, run the Dash, take in the fun before the parade

then get off the route to follow the signs for a family experience well played.

CLUE #3

Google or Chat may lead you astray, but the city map proves this site is in play.

Rolling hills and curves passing wetlands as you travel,

to find fire rings and picnic tables on the right path of gravel.

A short walk if it’s sloppy, don’t worry or fear, behind a vault your treasure is here.

PRIZE LIST

Should you be the lucky person, family or group of friends to find the Pot O' Gold, go directly to The Yellow House (36084 CR 66) to collect your treasure valued at more than $3,600 courtesy of these Chamber member merchants:

14 Lakes Pub & Brewery - Zip-up Hoodie

66 Marine North - Hat and t-shirt

Above & Beyond Homes - 2 hats

All Elements - 2 Tumblers

Andy's Bar & Grill - $50 gift card and hat

Bay View Lodge - clothing

Beauty Business Studio - Owala water bottle

Crosslake Ace Hardware - $100 gift certificate

Crosslake Chamber - Tumbler and parade chairs

Crosslake Community School - Backpack of books and supplies

Crosslake Drug - Sweatshirt

Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion - American Flag

Crosslake Historical Log Village - Taste of History book

Crosslake Rental - sweatshirt

Crosslake Veterinary Hospital - Doggy Bag & Gift Certificate ($135 value)

Crucial Instincts Athletics - 1 month of unlimited classes ($60 value)

Curious Belongings - $25 gift card

Frey Manufacturing - Custom Boat Anchor

JAG Interior Solutions/MPG- Gift Basket

Key Wellness & Aesthetics- Customized Facial - ($149 value)

Kicks the Art Place - Craft kit

Lake Days Marine - cooler bag, hat & golf balls

Lakes Area Title Services - 28 oz. Vibe bloothtooth speaker tumbler and golf balls

Larry's Lake Rentals - apparel

Maucieri's Italian Bistro - $50 Gift Card

Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar - sweatshirt

National Bank of Commerce - Charcuterie board + gift card

NMN Inc. / Northern Lakes Embroidery - embroidered 2026 St. Paddy's sweatshirt

Ox Lake Tavern - $50 gift card and sweatshirt

Patrick's Cedar Chest - Sweatshirt, T-shirt, Hat

Pequot Lakes Community Education - (4) tickets to any Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts performance

Pine Peaks Restaurant & Gift Shop - $50 gift card

Rafferty's Pizza - $50 gift certificates

R&J Radio - (2 of each ticket) Mall of America Nickelodeon Universe, Moose Mountain, Crayola Experience ($210 value)

Riverside Tavern - $50 gift card

Seaberg Motorsports - 1/2 day rental RZR XP 100 2 or 4 seat ($299 value)

Squirrelly Mama - gift basket

The North Salon - Cosmopolitan Cocktail, cap & lip mask

The Wharf - $50 gift card and sweatshirt

The Yellow House - $50 gift card and sweatshirt

Therapie Massage - gift certificate ($120 value)

Tremolo Communications - Firestick & Tremolo gear

Waterways Restoration - (2) pint glasses and long sleeve SPF shirt

Wes Hanson Builders - wearable blanket, sweatshirt and hats

Whitefish Lodge & Suites - sweatshirt

Whistling Wolf Mini Golf - 2 rounds of mini golf

Woodland Roofing & Siding - hats and wicking shirts

Zorbaz on Crozz Lake - Sweatshirt

The 2025 Pot O' Gold was Located at The Yellow House by Beniek family! Ryan, Carla, Cody, Grady and Brody Beniek from Bowlus, MN. They found the 2024 St Paddy's Pot O' Gold also!