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2026 Hopkins Hunt for the Golden Raspberry

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Clues to finding the medallion will begin appearing Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The clues will be posted on the website and social media at 8:00 am each day.

Golden Raspberry Hunt Rules

  • The Golden Raspberry will be hidden on public property within the Hopkins city limits.
  • Clues will be posted on the festival's website, and on social media at 8:00 a.m. and each day thereafter.
  • It will be found outdoors.
  • It will be in an open area, not buried or hidden.
  • It will not be hidden in a place more than six feet high.
  • Please Keep in Mind: Property must not be damaged during the search for the Golden Raspberry.
  • Previous winners of the hunt, and their immediate family (e.g. parents, spouses, brothers/sisters, children), are not eligible for prize consideration for five (5) years after winning the hunt.
  • Hunt winners will be announced on the Raspberry Jam main stage, Central Park on Saturday.
2026 Hopkins Finder
Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Find Date
Friday, July 17, 2026
Finders
Name
Doc Bartonius
Prize
Maximum Prize
$300
Awarded Prize
$300
Location
General Location
Elmo Park
Pinpointed Location
Near the Solar Panels

44.935878, -93.417428

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

Ninety-two! Ninety-two! The Hopkins Raspberry Festival celebrates its 92nd year!

That means there’s no time to waste! Let’s get the Hunt for the Golden Raspberry into gear!

Central Park is under construction for the time being, J, so the medallion isn’t hidden there.

Look west of Blake Road, barely. The quest for the Raspberry begins; we’re kind of square!

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Clue 2
Published Date
Thursday, July 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

The Golden Raspberry is still not found; let’s begin Day Two by offering some clues, obtuse!

Look near John’s place, but the berries aren’t right; they’re the wrong color produce!

The road was here, then it wasn’t, but then it kind of came back again. That’s weird!

Beautiful water was near, some of it was moved, and then some of it disappeared!

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Clue 3
Published Date
Friday, July 17, 2026, 8:00 AM

Day 3 of the Hunt for the Golden Raspberry: get your thinking caps on; I’ll make it easier.

Look! A playground, a lovely path, and a nearby open area might make it a little breezier!

Rent a place, make a friend, and charge yourself up! Near this place will fit you to a T!

It’s near the 3 4, but it’s not exactly there.  Oh Golden Raspberry, where could you be!!!

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