(Sisters Farmers Market, featured on the High Desert Food Trail. Visit hdffa.org/hdft to discover more businesses along the High Desert Food Trail | Photo courtesy of HDFFA)
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) is inviting the community to experience Central Oregon’s local food scene like never before at the inaugural High Desert Food Trail Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, September 19.
This first-of-its-kind, family-friendly event transforms the High Desert Food Trail into an interactive adventure, where teams will travel throughout the Sisters and Tumalo area, visiting more than 15 local farms and food businesses while competing in a friendly scavenger hunt for a grand prize.
At each stop, teams will complete fun activities and solve clues bringing them one step closer to completing the hunt. Along the way, participants will enjoy exclusive experiences, meet local food producers, discover hidden gems, and gain a deeper appreciation for the people who grow and produce the food that nourishes Central Oregon.
Teams that successfully complete the scavenger hunt will be eligible to compete for top prizes from local businesses, adding an extra layer of excitement to a day already filled with exploration, discovery, and local flavor. The scavenger hunt encourages participants to explore the region, support local businesses, and create lasting memories with family and friends while celebrating Central Oregon’s vibrant food community.
“Our local food system thrives because of the passionate people behind it,” said Kristin Points, Executive Director of High Desert Food & Farm Alliance. “The High Desert Food Trail Scavenger Hunt is a celebration of those farmers, ranchers, and food businesses, inviting the community to explore new places, support local producers, and create lasting memories together.”
Event Details
High Desert Food Trail Scavenger Hunt
Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 12-4pm
Location: Sisters & Tumalo, Oregon
Format: Scavenger hunt competition featuring more than 15 participating farms, and food businesses.
Tickets: Purchase tickets at bendticket.com/events/ultimate-scavenger-the-high-desert-food-trail-9-19-2026
For event updates and ticket information, visit hdffa.org/events and follow High Desert Food & Farm Alliance @hdffa on social media or visit Ultimate Scavenger on Facebook.
About High Desert Food & Farm Alliance:
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance (HDFFA) supports a healthy and thriving food and farm network in Central Oregon through agricultural support, food access, and community education. By connecting people with local food and the producers behind it, HDFFA is building a more resilient regional food system that benefits farmers, ranchers, businesses, and the entire community.
