The Lucky Hunter will win $250.00 if they are wearing a 2026 Strawberry Fest Button when found or $200.00 if found without a button.
The 2026 Medallion Hunt will begin on Monday - June 15, 2026.
Daily clues are available as follows:
9:00 AM – Clues will be posted at Nate Pica-Anderson’s State Farm office – 7450 East Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove MN 55016.
11:00pm – Clues will be posted on Nate Pica-Anderson’s State Farm Facebook Page – QR Code provided
Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Facebook Page – QR Code provided
2026 Strawberry Fest Medallion Official Rules:
The 2026 Strawberry Fest Medallion will be hidden in a city-owned Cottage Grove park. These spaces are open to the public from 6 AM – 10:30 PM. Searching should be conducted during regular park hours.
The 2026 Strawberry Fest Medallion hunt is open to all. Hunter under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult to claim the prize.
Search high, search low, please do not destroy, dig, or damage property or natural resources that are in the parks. The City of Cottage Grove or Strawberry Fest reserves the right to cancel the medallion hunt if vandalism occurs.
The 2026 Strawberry Fest Medallion will not be hidden underground or under skating surfaces; nor will it require the need for special equipment to find.
All participants agree that the City of Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest and Nate Pica-Anderson’s State Farm will be held harmless and will have no liability for participants that incur injuries, losses, or damage sustained while participating in the hunt.
Employees of the Nate Pica-Anderson’s State Farm and immediate family members are not eligible to win prizes.
If the 2026 Strawberry Fest Medallion is not found by 4:00p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026, Nate Pica-Anderson’s State Farm and Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest reserves the right to discontinue the hunt.
When the Medallion is found, the Lucky Hunter must take a picture of the location where the medallion was found wearing your Strawberry Fest button if you possess one – If during business hours of 9 AM – 5 PM please call Nate’s Office at 651-365-2343. If after 5 PM – Please call 651-260-1881. If found on the weekend, please call 651-260-1881.
Winner will be publicly identified by Name and photo's will be published on social media. winner will be met by representatives from both Nate Pica-Anderson of State Farm and a Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest Committee Member for photos and check presentation.
Further directions will be given to the Lucky Hunter once it is found! Lucky Hunting!
If during business hours of 9 AM – 5 PM, please call Nate’s Office at 651-365-2343. If after 5 PM – Please call 651-260-1881. If found on the weekend, please call 651-260-1881.
Further direction will be given to the Lucky Hunter!