Lewiston Eagles Host Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Thousands of eggs filled three fields as children searched for prizes at the long-running community event.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 7:05am

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The Lewiston Eagles hosted their annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, filling three fields with over 5,000 eggs for eager children to search through. Despite a venue change from Hereth Park to the Lewiston Roundup Grounds this year, the event still drew a large crowd and featured prizes like bikes for the age group winners, as well as additional activities like sack races and a dance competition.

Why it matters

The Lewiston Eagles Easter egg hunt is a longstanding community tradition, bringing families together for an annual springtime celebration. The event's continued success over the past 20 years highlights the importance of local organizations providing free, family-friendly activities that create a sense of community.

The details

Organizer Cliff Campbell and his wife have been working with the Lewiston Eagles to put on the Easter egg hunt for around 20 years. This year, the event featured 5,000 eggs spread across three fields, with certain eggs containing numbers that corresponded to prizes. The grand prize for each age group was a new bicycle. In addition to the egg hunt, kids could also participate in sack races, a dance competition, and meet the Easter bunny.

  • The Lewiston Eagles Easter Egg Hunt took place on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

The players

Cliff Campbell

The organizer of the Lewiston Eagles Easter Egg Hunt, who has been working with the Lewiston Eagles to put on the event for around 20 years.

Lewiston Eagles

A local community organization that has partnered with Cliff Campbell to host the annual Easter egg hunt for the past two decades.

Charlee Hargett

A child who attended the Lewiston Eagles Easter Egg Hunt, wearing face paint inspired by the Easter bunny.

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What they’re saying

“This hunt is one of many my family has been to this weekend.”

— Charlee Hargett

The takeaway

The Lewiston Eagles Easter Egg Hunt has become a beloved annual tradition, bringing the community together for a fun, family-friendly celebration of spring. The event's longevity and continued success demonstrate the importance of local organizations providing free, accessible activities that foster a sense of community spirit.