Treasure hunters at Llangollen Pavilion win concert tickets
The event, held on Bank Holiday Monday, was the 'largest yet', with treasure hunters keen to find free tickets to the 'highly-anticipated' summer concerts at TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod.
Seventy-eight pairs of tickets were hidden around the Pavilion grounds to mark the 78th year of the Eisteddfod.It was a record-breaking event (Image: Supplied)
The event ran from 10am until noon and saw enthusiasts scouring the area for the coveted envelopes.
John Gambles, chairman of the Llangollen International Eisteddfod, said: "This year's treasure hunt was our way of saying thank you to the local community for their incredible support.
"We were thrilled to see so many people taking part and sharing in the excitement.Two of the lucky winners (Image: Supplied)
"It's a fantastic way to kick off what promises to be a summer of unforgettable music and celebration."
The Treasure Hunt event, designed to continue the buzz surrounding the upcoming Live at Llangollen Pavilion and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod events, gave lucky finders access to some of the biggest shows of the summer.
With global stars including Texas, Rag'n'Bone Man, The Script, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, KT Tunstall and Sir Bryn Terfel among the headline acts, this year's lineup promises to be 'bigger and better than ever'.Lucky finders (Image: Supplied)
After the success of the Treasure Hunt, attention now shifts to the festival's main events, starting on Thursday, 26 June with Texas at TK Maxx presents Live at Llangollen Pavilion.
The celebrations continue from Tuesday, 8 July with the Llangollen International Eisteddfod's week of competitions, field entertainment and headline concerts.
Further details about this summer's events and tickets can be found at www.llangollen.net.
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