CBS organized a “Survivor” Season 50 Idol Hunt event in South Carolina, hiding an immunity idol at Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, drawing hundreds of fans on Sunday.
Event Highlights
Starting at 10 a.m., participants from across the state—including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Fort Mill—followed clues through the gardens to locate the idol. [context] Finding it and uploading a photo to the Survivor website entered them for a chance to win a trip to the live finale in Los Angeles in May. [context]
Fan Experiences
Fans like Charleston residents Kennedy Salerno and Mary Catherine Causey met in line, thrilled by the proximity and shared passion for the show. [context] Myrtle Beach locals Trent Ammons and Joshua Dissin enjoyed the excitement and camaraderie, calling it a fun break from routine amid fellow enthusiasts. [context]
Venue Backstory
Brookgreen Gardens’ VP of marketing, Lauren Joseph, initially hesitated but agreed after months of discussions with CBS, eight months prior, turning it into a major coordinated effort.













