April 15, 2025

Photo gallery: Mississippi Mutts, Scout Hall team up for adult Easter egg hunt

Mississippi Mutts and Scout Hall joined forces at Ivers Square for an adult Easter egg hunt and concert, with code-filled eggs, local bands, and proceeds aiding the Alzheimer's Association.

By Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ Special to Southeast Missourian

Scout Hall partnered with Mississippi Mutts to host an adult Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 12, in downtown Cape Girardeau. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Heather O’Connor and Jesse James, both of Cape Girardeau, made sure their pups were dressed to impress for the festivities.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Participants had fun egg hunting together.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Participants made their way together from Scout Hall to Ivers Square, where hundreds of eggs were hidden.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Scout Hall founder Jeff Rawson, alongside rustmedia’s project and event manager Jamie Philipps, encourage participants to search for golden eggs for the biggest prizes. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Some dogs were more enthralled with the views than the eggs, happy to be out and about.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Whitney Jones and Meridith Cofer of Jackson give their dogs a post-hunt lift after a job well done.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Myriah Miller of Gordonville makes sure her four-legged friend understands the goal.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Kristy Nordin of Cape Girardeau and Melissa Jennings of Jackson tally their egg haul after the hunt.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Seth Sherman of Cape Girardeau strolls back to Scout Hall with Sarge, his Spanish Madrigal.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Participants turned in their eggs to the Mississippi Mutts team, who matched the codes to an assortment of prizes.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Local businesses and community members donated prizes — from sweet treats and gift cards to pet gear and even a downtown ghost tour — with a portion of the proceeds donated to Alzheimer's Association.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

After the hunt, guests and their pooches gathered back at Scout Hall.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Live performances by Heet & the ACs, Ice Cream Truckers and Evan Webb Band kept the party going with live music well into the evening. Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Mary Burgess of Advance shares a sweet hug with her puppy.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Barb Frolker of Cape Girardeau and manager of Mississippi Mutts, explains the hunt process.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

The event marked the first time this season that Scout Hall opened its patio, a sure sign that spring has officially arrived.Moeryae Sunshine Smith ~ media@moeryae.com, Special to Southeast Missourian

Mississippi Mutts and Scout Hall partnered Saturday, April 12, on an adult Easter egg hunt and live concert, with a portion of proceeds going to Alzheimer's Association.

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The egg hunt occurred at Ivers Square, with codes in the plastic eggs corresponding to prizes.

After the hunt, three bands — Heet & the ACs, Ice Cream Truckers and Evan Webb Band — performed at Scout Hall's outdoor patio area.

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