Chambers, downtown associations, and community volunteers already know which independent shops make a town feel like itself. Hometown Crawls turns that knowledge into a walkable passport: crawlers stamp in the browser, and shops get a listing on the map.
What you get
- Apply by email — Send my application opens a note to hello@hometowncrawls.com.
- One live shop price — $49.99 for the 2026 holiday season, one-time, for the Puyallup Holiday Coffee Crawl.
- Passports without an app — easier asks for residents and visitors alike.
- QR + counter codes — shops can stamp even when cameras struggle.
A calm onboarding path
Apply on the organize page with your name, organization, town, and notes. Send my application opens an email to hello@hometowncrawls.com. Shops join at the shop signup, then appear on the holiday coffee trail after they are paid and approved.
Who this fits
Main-street programs, coffee crawls tied to a festival weekend, and year-round “support local” challenges. If you already meet monthly with merchants, you already have the hardest part: relationships.
Tips that keep shops happy
- Recruit a coherent set of stops — walkable clusters beat a sprawling list.
- Set expectations: stamps are in person; codes stay in the shop.
- Share the crawler guide and FAQs so staff hear the same story crawlers do.
- Announce completer prizes only when inventory and season dates are real — never invent awards.
Next steps
The live shop fee is $49.99 for the 2026 holiday season, one-time. Ready when you are:
Questions: hello@hometowncrawls.com · Live trail: Puyallup Holiday Coffee Crawl.