Where is Maury the Mule?

April 1^st-April 16^th
Find Maury the Mule hidden in 25 businesses across Maury County for a chance to win over $600 and other great prizes!

Maury Alliance’s annual “Where’s Maury the Mule” shop local passport adventure starts on Thursday, April 1^st! The rules are simple: pick up a passport, find Maury the Mule, and get your passport stamped at as many locations as possible. Turn your passport in at the Maury Alliance office by 4:30pm on Friday, April 16^th, for a chance to win great prizes! Share your photos on social media using #maurythemule so we can follow along.

Ways to Win

• Visit 15 businesses for a single entry into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
• Visit 20 businesses for a double entry into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
• Visit 25 businesses for a triple entry into the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
• Visit at least 5 businesses for a chance to win Local First gift cards and other prizes
• Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Maury Alliance for social media giveaways

Event Guidelines

• Pick up a passport at any of the 25 participating businesses or Maury Alliance starting April 1^st
• Find Maury the Mule hidden inside the business and then ask the merchant to sign or stamp your passport
• Drop off your passport at Maury Alliance (106 West 6^th St in Columbia) before Friday, April 16^th, at 4:30pm. You can drop your passport in our mail box if it is after business hours
• The grand prize drawing will be Tuesday, April 20^th! The winner will be notified via phone or email

We created four “Day Trip” guides for you to refer to for ideas or to find a new-to-you small business!

Think outside the box and visit 5 local businesses to create your own at-home date night!

1st – Stop by Bloomstall for flowers for the table
2nd – Tallgrass Meat Co has dinner-ready meat perfect for the grill
3rd – For screen-free entertainment, visit Needle & Grain
4th – Farmstead Market is a new gourmet grocery store on N Main Street!
5th – Finally, dessert! Pie Sensations is on a mission to have the Best Pie in America

Grab your girlfriends and head to Columbia for a fun day of shopping and sunshine!

1st – Nashville Tea Company is located in The Factory. Tea is an instant mood booster
2nd – We are so fortunate to have wonderful shops around the square in downtown Columbia. To name a few — Baxter’s Mercantile, Bleu 32, and Tin Cottage
3rd – Next up, lunch! Little Juice Company has yummy flatbreads. Grab a smoothie, too
4th – Head up to Super Buys to check our their spring selection of home items and furniture
5th – End the day with a great dinner at Vanh Dy’s. We recommend the stir fry

Your kiddos will love an exciting day finding Maury around town!

1st – First stop: Muletown Coffee for a sweet and savory breakfast treat
2nd – Little Neighbors has the BEST toy and game selection. Educational, too
3rd – Head over to The Factory for lunch! B’s Salty and Sweet’s lunch is A+ as well as the nicest staff
4th – Did you know A Balloon Shop has ice cream? Ask Ms. Vickie for a double scoop
5th – aMuse’um has timed ticketed play sessions as well as different classes for all ages
6th – End the day at Pucketts. Be sure to check out the live music schedule

No need to travel far for a memorable birthday or anniversary celebration… stay local!

1st – Every great day starts with coffee at Legacy Coffee Co.
2nd – United Farm & Home Co Op is your one stop shop for gardening, landscaping and toys! This isn’t your average home supply store anymore
3rd – Next up, lunch! Have you been to the new Legends? It’s beautiful
4th – Southern Exposure’s new spring merchandise is THE perfect gift for the outdoorsy (or indoorsy) person in your life
5th – Columbia Health Foods and Rise Up Nutrition have awesome smoothies to kickstart your evening of fun!
6th – End the day with Tenn Pin Alley. Bowl your heart out until dinner time at Max’s Cafe