The Craft Club of Sebastian is putting on its 2nd Annual Craft Show, Pirates Costume Contest, and Treasure Hunt at Riverview Park on Saturday, March 8, and Sunday, March 9. The big prize for the Treasure Hunt is a Mel Fisher Treasure Museum Atocha Replica Coin, made with real silver from the Atocha shipwreck. Plus, they’re giving away hundreds of dollars in prizes donated by local businesses and crafters!
Craft Show
The Craft Show happens on Saturday, March 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You’ll find arts and crafts vendors, food, and music. It’s free to get in, and parking won’t cost you anything either!
Pirates Costume Contest
The judging for the Pirates Costume Contest will take place at 1:00 p.m. on the central concrete slab in the park.
How to Participate in the Treasure Hunt
- Visit the Main Event Table in the Park between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to receive a treasure map. (Vendors can help you find the Main Event Table).
- Follow the numbered booths to find the word clues to solve the Treasure Riddle.
- Write your name, cellphone number, and email address at the bottom of the paper.
Prize winners will be announced every half hour beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Atocha
Back in 1622, a famous Spanish treasure ship called Our Lady of Atocha was sailing with other ships when a hurricane smashed it off the Florida Keys. It carried copper, silver, gold, tobacco, gems, and even a blue dye called indigo, which it picked up from Spanish ports like Cartagena, Porto Bello, and Havana. The ship was on its way to Spain, but the storm had other plans and sank it.
Fast forward to July 20, 1985: Treasure Hunter Mel Fisher found most of the wreck. He had to battle it out in court with the State of Florida, but ultimately, he won and got to keep all the treasure himself.
Want to learn more about the Craft Club of Sebastian? Send an email to the club’s president, Richard Gillmor, at rhromllig@yahoo.com.
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