The Great Heinz Caper
PART II
MURDER ON MAIN
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Starting at Roots of Faith
800 Main Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215
A live, interactive murder mystery game on the streets of Sharpsburg. Last year, Gino from Gino Brothers was arrested for stealing the renowned Andy Warhol painting from the Heinz Factory. Gino says he was framed! Now a murder on Main street and a clue at the murder site has the whole town abuzz. Questions arise: Who really stole the painting? Who committed the murder… and who is the mastermind behind this dark scheme?
Join us individually or as a team to take on the mystery and solve the crime!
Come join us for the thrilling sequel to last year’s mystery event! Get ready for an day filled with suspense, intrigue, and of course, murder. This in-person event will take place on Main Street in Sharpsburg, where you’ll become a detective for the day. Put your sleuthing skills to the test and see if you can crack the case before time runs out. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to step into the world of crime-solving!
Teams or individuals will start in 15 minute increments starting at 11:00am
1. Chose a time you or your team would like to start
2. Register your team name
3. There will be a prize for best costume for a team and best costume for an individual
4. Grand Prize for solving the Mystery in the least amount of time will win $500*
5. You will have 3 hours to solve the mystery and get your best guess back to the registration station
5. Roots of Faith is celebrating its 10th anniversary so we are asking everyone to bring a birthday card for our birthday wall and if you can, donate $10. (bring your birthday card and donation with you)
6. The last team will start at 1:30pm and the winner will be announced at Roots of Faith along with the murderer being arrested at 5:00pm
Get ready for an exciting “Murder Mystery on Main Street!”
Buy Tickets
$10 each
Choose your time slot!
Prize Categories for Best Indivudal Costume and Best Team Costume.
$500 Grand Prize for the first to solve the Mystery.
Sharpsburg Residents
Tickets are free for Sharpsburg residents! Please use the Google Form below to sign up yourself or your team. Free tickets are still eligible for prize categories!
Volunteer
Help check in participants, time contestants, and participant as an actor in the mystery! Costumes welcome.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do we start?
Registration and information are at Roots of Faith at 800 Main Street. Choose your time slot and make sure to include a good email and cell phone as we will be sending confirmations and reminders. Check in on the day of at Roots of Faith and return to the same place when you have solved the mystery!
What are the prize categories?
The Grand Prize of $500 will be awarded to the fastest individual or team to correctly solve the mystery. Additional prizes are offered for Best Individual Costume and Best Team Costume.
How long do we have?
Time slots are available between 11:00am and 1:30pm. You or your team will have three hours to solve the mystery and get your best guess back to the registration station.
What happens if there is a tie?
As this is a timed event, a tied result is unlikey. However, in the instance of a tie, the participants will have their names drawn out of a hat for the Grand Prize.
What happens if it rains?
Mysteries don’t disppear in the weather, so the Great Heinz Caper will continue rain or shine!
What should I bring?
Dress comfortably. You will be to exploring Main Street of Sharpsburg and local businesses for an average of three hours, so plan your supplies accordingly.
As the Caper is part of Roots of Faith’s 10 Year Anniversary celebration, we would be tickled if you brought a birthday card or a $10 donation for Roots of Faith.
Partners
Thanks to Our Sponsors!
All of us at Roots of Faith would like to give a huge Thank You to all of our Sponsors and the Sharpsburg businesses serving as clue locations. We literally couldn’t do it without you!
Super Sleuth & Crime Scene Sponsors
Evidence Sponsors
- Jeffrey & Robin Baum
- Second Harvest
- Signs by Tomorrow
- Mark & Susan Wasser
- Giovanni Scolieri
- Mary Grace Ferraro
- Ginny Merchant
- Sharpsburg Rotary
- United Sealing Products
- Building Products Supply Yard
- VFW Post 709 – Sharpsburg
- Art in Motion
- Deborah Jones / Howard Hanna
- K&K
- Ketchup City Creative
- Krazy Karen’s
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