Heading into its 16th year, the 2017 Prior Lake Medallion Hunt begins Saturday, July 15, 2017 with the first of seven clues. A new clue is released on the home page of this site at 8 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday through to Aug. 2. If the Medallion is not found by noon Sunday (the day after the Lakefront Days Parade on Aug. 5, 2017 it will be retrieved and the prize money rolled into next year.
#CLUE - RELEASE DAY (8 a.m.)
Clue 1 - Saturday, July 15
Clue 2 - Wednesday, July 19
Clue 3 - Saturday, July 22
Clue 4 - Wednesday, July 26
Clue 5 - Saturday, July 29
Clue 6 - Wednesday, Aug. 2
Clues are also published on the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce website and the Prior Lake American Newspaper website. See "Helpful Links" at right.
The Lakefront Days Medallion is made of marble with a City Logo centered on its face (photo below). It is placed in a cardboard box and completely wrapped in duct tape, for protection. The duct tape wrap may be of any color or design including camouflage.
Grand Prize
The hunter/s who find the Lakefront Days Medallion receive $200 cash from the City of Prior Lake and can choose to appear in the 2017 Lakefront Days Parade on Saturday, Aug. 5 via the Chamber of Commerce.
The hunter/'s picture will appear on this website, the Prior Lake Chamber of Commerce website and a photo and information will be sent to the Prior Lake American newspaper for potential publication.
The annual Lakefront Days Parade begins at St. Michael's Church parking lot at Duluth Ave. and Pleasant St. in Prior Lake and finishes in beautiful Lakefront Park.
Rules
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Lakefront Days Medallion
1. The Medallion is hidden on public land within the City of Prior Lake limits. Please observe posted park hours.
2. The hiding place is always selected with safety and accessibility given the highest consideration. No location will be selected that requires physical risk.
2. The hiding place is always selected with safety and accessibility given the highest consideration. No location will be selected that requires physical risk.
3. The medallion is not buried nor hidden at a height requiring climbing or special equipment, though it may be carefully camouflaged or hidden within something easily accessible. The medallion will not be placed in a lighting fixture nor any piece of maintenance equipment; nodisassembly of park equipment is necessary. The Medallion is not hidden in any golf course (public or private), flowerbed, raingarden or body of water. It will not be placed inside any school, city or public facility including the Prior Lake Library, athletic buildings, concession stands or equipment sheds.
4. Do not destroy, damage or deface any property or otherwise violate laws while searching. The City of Prior Lake reserves the right to terminate the hunt if property is damaged. Be respectful of property, the public and other hunters.
5. The Prior Lake Library can be used as a resource in solving some of the clues.
6. Once found, the Medallion must be brought to Assistant City Manager Lori Olson (952) 447-9802 at City Hall, 4646 Dakota St. SE. during regular business hours (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday) as soon as possible or it may be considered lost. All official Medallion Hunt websites will be updated as soon as the Medallion is found. The winner(s) will receive $200 and can participate in the annual Lakefront Days parade Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. The winner(s) may also be utilized for media purposes.
DISCLAIMERS
1. If more than one person finds the Medallion, the reward will be split among all the finders.
1. If more than one person finds the Medallion, the reward will be split among all the finders.
2. Employees of the City of Prior Lake and their immediate family members are not eligible to win.
3. If the Medallion is not found, the hunt will conclude at noon Saturday following the annual Lakefront Days Parade (Aug. 5). The prize money will be rolled into next year's Medallion Hunt.
NOTE: If you have any questions regarding the hunt, email info@cityofpriorlake.com or call Communications Coordinator Dave "Not-the-Clue-Master" Elbon at (952) 447-9804.
3. If the Medallion is not found, the hunt will conclude at noon Saturday following the annual Lakefront Days Parade (Aug. 5). The prize money will be rolled into next year's Medallion Hunt.
NOTE: If you have any questions regarding the hunt, email info@cityofpriorlake.com or call Communications Coordinator Dave "Not-the-Clue-Master" Elbon at (952) 447-9804.