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2026 Bloomington Winter Fête Medallion Hunt

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SEVENTH ANNUAL MEDALLION HUNT

The Annual Bloomington Parks and Recreation Medallion Hunt will take place in January and February 2026 as part of Winter Fete. The first clue will be announced January 13 and clues will come every Tuesday and Friday morning. The hunt will end when someone finds the commemorative medallion. The medallion will be hidden in one of Bloomington's 97 parks. 

THE MEDALLION

An image of the medallion is shown below. It's about as big across as a hockey puck or a typical coffee table drink coaster.  

2026 Bloomington Winter Fete Medallion

CLUES AND TIMING

Clues will be provided on this web page and on the Facebook home of Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Tuesday and Friday mornings beginning in January. There will be 10 clues in all. 

Medallion Hunt Clues
  • Clue #1 - January 13
  • Clue #2 - January 16
  • Clue #3 - January 20
  • Clue #4 - January 23
  • Clue #5 - January 27
  • Clue #6 - January 30
  • Clue #7 - February 3
  • Clue #8 - February 6
  • Clue #9 - February 10
  • Clue #10 - February 13

MEDALLION HUNT WINNER

Once the hunt begins, please contact Parks and Recreation at 952-563-8877 or parksrec@bloomingtonmn.gov with questions and/or WHEN YOU FIND THE MEDALLION. We don't want to miss out on bragging up your accomplishment, and letting others know to stop looking. 

PRIZE PACKAGE

Whoever finds the Medallion will win a fabulous prize package full of glowing family fun! Just as importantly, the Medallion finder earns the bragging rights over friends, family and neighbors for the next year, which is a prize on which you can't put a price!   

2026 Bloomington Winter Fête Medallion Prize Package
2026 Bloomington Finders
Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Find Date
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Finders
Name
Kolby Schuldt
Name
Lacy Schuldt
Name
Kristin Zumberge
Prize
Maximum Prize
Prize Package
Awarded Prize
Prize Package
Location
General Location
Marsh Lake Park
Pinpointed Location
In the middle of the park
Concealer
In a Tree Stump

44.830983, -93.323475

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
  • Bloomington’s annual hunt is here, and it starts today! Let the search begin, there’s no need to delay. 
    A wonderful prize awaits the keen-eyed scout. Hidden in our parks and trails, there is no doubt.
The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is located in one of Bloomington's 97 parks. 

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Clue 2
Published Date
Friday, January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM
  • If you're tempted to dig or destroy, keep in mind there’s no need. 
    Hard hats aren’t necessary, and you can go at your own speed.
The official meaning of the clue.

It is within plain sight. There is no need to destroy anything or go into construction zones.

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Clue 3``
Published Date
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
  • Go out and enjoy all that Bloomington has to offer. An epic hunting story awaits, with you as the author. It will take wandering eyes and an inquisitive mind. Keep dissecting the clues, they’ll assist in the find.
The official meaning of the clue.

If you closely "dissect" the first three clues, you'll notice they start with B, I, and G. This is a subtle hint to look near BIG (Bloomington Ice Garden).

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Clue 4`
Published Date
Friday, January 23, 2026, 9:00 AM
  • Branches sway above the way. Let it go, have fun and play. Your treasure awaits where footsteps stray. Will today be your lucky day?
The official meaning of the clue.

Hint that the medallion is hidden near a path in the woods. Also, "Let it go" = "Frozen" = ice = BIG = near where the medallion is hidden.

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Clue 5

Invite your courage, step out, and take a shot. Keeping blue, white and red in mind should help you mark the spot.

The official meaning of the clue.

Alluding to the Marsh Lake Archery Range located on nearby France Ave. France’s flag colors are blue, white and red, same as a typical archery target.

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Clue 6

Guiding the way is the fourth of twenty-six. Just make sure to add 43,560 into the mathematical mix. The place where it lies stretches far and wide, find the right park and you will see where it does hide.

The official meaning of the clue.

The fourth letter of the 26-letter alphabet Is D, which is the Roman numeral for 500. An acre is 43,560 square feet. 500 acres is the size of Marsh Lake, which is the park where the medallion is hidden.

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Clue 7

Be on the lookout for numbers, five and then four. Be quick on your feet or you may not find what’s in store. Three isn’t helpful for this specific run, but you might look near the home of what recently went from two to one.

The official meaning of the clue.

Marsh has five letters and Lake has four. Kennedy and Jefferson hockey merged from two teams to one, and they play at BIG, near where the medallion was hidden.

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Clue 8

In a tear drop is where you will find the home of this year’s treasure. A view from up above is how you should measure.

The official meaning of the clue.

Marsh Lake is a tear drop shape when viewed from Google maps overhead view.

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Clue 9

Gleaming walls renewed and floors made bright, a chill lingers softly in sight.
Where ice may dance and echoes play, your hunt concludes near this display.

The official meaning of the clue.

A shoutout to the recently-completed Bloomington Forward Modernization Project at BIG, letting people know the medallion is near the facility.

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Clue 10

The final hint is here, your quest is nearly done. Seek at 44.830983, -93.323475, and let the search be fun.

The official meaning of the clue.

The exact GPS coordinates to the medallion's location

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