Join us for the Tombstone Scavenger Hunt from October 17th - 31st in Grass Valley and Nevada City.  

Finding Cedar Dragon art will earn to free raffle tickets with over $2,000 in prizes.

Official Contest Rules

Official Contest Rules

Contest runs from  October 17–31, 2026
Find the Spirits of Grass Valley and Nevada City
Handcrafted, engraved cedar tombstones created by Cedar Dragon Studios are hidden in the windows of participating businesses throughout Grass Valley and Nevada City, California.
Find them, photograph them, and share your pictures on Facebook and Instagram for opportunities to win handcrafted artwork and prizes donated by local businesses.  Tag with #tombstonescavengerhunt to earn free raffle tickets.
FREE TO ENTER. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
Follow @CedarDragonStudios for clues, event updates, and winner announcements.

How to Enter

  1. FIND official Cedar Dragon engraved tombstones displayed in participating shop windows.
  2. PHOTOGRAPH each different tombstone you discover.
  3. POST your photographs publicly on Facebook or Instagram.
  4. TAG @CedarDragonStudios and include #TombstoneScavengerHunt.

Each unique tombstone posted correctly earns one regular raffle entry.

Find and post six (6) or more unique tombstones to qualify for the Grand Prize Drawing.

Each participant may receive only one regular raffle entry for each different official tombstone. Reposting the same tombstone does not create additional entries.

Prizes

The 2026 prize collection will include:

  • Grand Prize: Handcrafted Cedar Dragon artwork
  • Additional Prizes: Gift certificates and donated items from participating local businesses.

A complete prize list, including the number of prizes and approximate retail values, will be published before the drawing.

Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received for each drawing.

Contest Period

Start: Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

End: Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8:00 PM Pacific Time.

Winner Selection & Notification

Sunday, November 1, 2026.

All qualifying entries must be published during the contest period. 

Regular prize winners will be selected by random drawing from eligible regular entries.

The Grand Prize winner will be selected by random drawing from eligible participants who submitted at least six unique, qualifying tombstone discoveries. Each qualifying participant receives one entry in the Grand Prize Drawing.

Winners will be announced on Cedar Dragon Studios' Facebook and Instagram pages and contacted by direct message.

Winners must respond within 72 hours of notification. If a winner cannot be contacted or fails to respond, an alternate winner may be selected.

Eligibility

  • Open to California residents aged 13 and older.
  • Participants younger than 18 must obtain parent or legal guardian permission.
  • Employees, affiliates, and immediate family members of Cedar Dragon Studios are not eligible to receive prizes.
  • Void where prohibited by law.

Photography & Publicity Rights

By submitting a qualifying entry, participants retain ownership of their photographs but grant Cedar Dragon Studios a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to repost and share submitted photographs, with attribution where reasonably possible, for promotion of the event and related community activities.

No additional compensation will be provided for authorized photo use.

Prizes

The 2026 prize collection will include:

  • Grand Prize: Handcrafted Cedar Dragon artwork
  • Additional Prizes: Gift certificates and donated items from participating local businesses.

A complete prize list, including the number of prizes and approximate retail values, will be published before the drawing.

Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received for each drawing.

General Conditions

Cedar Dragon Studios reserves the right to verify entries, reject fraudulent submissions, and modify, suspend, or cancel the promotion if circumstances beyond its reasonable control interfere with its fairness, security, or operation.

All decisions regarding eligibility, verification, and winner selection will be made consistently with these published rules.

All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.

Sponsor & Social Media Disclaimer

Cedar Dragon Studios

Grass Valley, California

facebook.com/CedarDragon

instagram.com/CedarDragonStudios

This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.

Liability & Limitations

To the extent permitted by applicable law, Cedar Dragon Studios, its sponsors, and participating retailers are not responsible for:

  • Lost, late, incomplete, duplicate, or incorrectly tagged entries.
  • Social media, network, or technical failures.
  • Injuries, losses, or damages arising from participation or acceptance or use of prizes.

By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the organizers, sponsors, and participating businesses from related claims to the extent permitted by law.

General Conditions

Cedar Dragon Studios reserves the right to verify entries, reject fraudulent submissions, and modify, suspend, or cancel the promotion if circumstances beyond its reasonable control interfere with its fairness, security, or operation.

All decisions regarding eligibility, verification, and winner selection will be made consistently with these published rules.

All applicable federal, state, and local laws apply.

Sponsor & Social Media Disclaimer

Cedar Dragon Studios

Grass Valley, California

facebook.com/CedarDragon

instagram.com/CedarDragonStudios

This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram.

Questions about the contest? Contact Cedar Dragon Studios through the contact details on this website. Call Coryon at 530-559-3373

Find the tombstones. Discover local treasures. Win some wonderful prizes.

Thank you for supporting Cedar Dragon Studios and our Nevada County business community!