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2026 North Hudson Pepper Fest Medallion Hunt

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Pepper Fest Medallion Clues

Find the Pepper Fest Medallion and Win $250!

About the Clues:

  • There will be a total of 7 clues leading you to the medallion.

  • The first clue will be posted at 1:00pm on the Friday before Pepper Fest weekend and at 1:00pm each day thereafter.

  • The daily clues and updates will be posted on the Pepper Fest website and on the Pepper Fest Facebook and Instagram Stories.

Medallion Hunt Winner:

  • If you are the first one to find the medallion, you will win a cash prize of $250!

  • To claim the $250 prize, follow the directions and contact information listed on the medallion.

  • Winners must be 18 years of age to claim the prize. Younger hunters may help in the search for the medallion if accompanied by an adult.

  • The Pepper Fest Medallion Hunt winner will be awarded and recognized at Pepper Fest on Friday during Royalty + Candidate Introductions on the Main Stage.

Additional Important Rules & Notes:

  • PLEASE familiarize yourself with the rules of the Pepper Fest Medallion Hunt prior to hunting.

  • The medallion is hidden on Public Property of the Village of North Hudson or the City of Hudson. This means it is hidden in an area accessible to the public - it is NOT hidden at a residence or on private property. It is NOT hidden inside the North Hudson Village Hall.

  • NO disassembly or digging is required to find the medallion; which includes light fixtures, park equipment, or community gardens.

  • The interior of buildings and the interior of schools are considered private property.

  • Please research public land prior to hunting for the medallion to respect all residences and private properties.

  • Pepper Fest Board Members and their immediate families are not eligible to participate.

  • The Medallion Hunt Sponsor owner(s) and employee(s) are not eligible to participate.

  • The prize money, clue preparation, and contest administration are the responsibility of the North Hudson Pepper Festival.

  • The North Hudson Pepper Fest Board assumes no responsibility for accidents or injuries sustained by participants. Participants are urged to use reasonable safety precautions, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and follow all rules set by the North Hudson Pepper Fest Board.

  • The North Hudson Pepper Fest Board reserves the right to discontinue the Pepper Fest Medallion Hunt at any time.

  • The Pepper Fest Medallion Hunt $250 cash prize will be awarded during Pepper Fest weekend, date and time determined by the winner and the Pepper Fest Board.

  • In the event the hidden medallion is not found, the $250 prize will be added to the annual Pepper Fest Community Giving Grants.

2026 North Hudson Finder
2026 North Hudson Location
Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Friday, August 7, 2026
Find Date
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Finders
Name
Jaclyn Crouch
Prize
Maximum Prize
$250
Awarded Prize
$250
Location
General Location
North Hudson Elementary School
Pinpointed Location
Attached to the Fire Hydrant

44.995445, -92.751684

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Friday, August 7, 2026, 1:00 PM

I’m the pepper medallion,
And I’m lost once again.
But I want to be found,
By one of my friends.  

I’m not hard to find,
I’m shiny and I’m round.
I’m on public land-
And I’m waiting to be found.

The official meaning of the clue.

Medallion is hidden on public land

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Clue 2
Published Date
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 1:00 PM

This should be fun for all
But I will be harder to find this year

Now I’m sure where I am,
I’m right out in the clear.

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is hidden in the open

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Clue 3
Published Date
Sunday, August 9, 2026, 1:00 PM

I really want to help
Cause I want to be found
I have a Pepper Fest Logo
I’m small and I’m round

It shouldn’t take long
I’m quite easy to see
But you’re going to have to walk
Cause there is no parking near me

Scrambled Clue Text

No parking by a fire hydrant

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Clue 4
Published Date
Thursday, August 10, 2023, 1:00 PM

The Weekend is over
And no prize has been won
The Pepper Fest Medallion
Is lost in the Sun

The sun is so bright
Under the North Hudson Sky
If I only could cool off,
From the water near by

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is near water (fire hydrant)

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Clue 5
Published Date
Friday, August 11, 2023, 1:00 PM

Gather your friends
And study the clues
Please come and find me
You have nothing to lose!

 I’m kind of a big deal,
You could say I’m great
6-7 used to be cool,
But I’m after 7-8

The official meaning of the clue.

6–7-year-old kids, 8th–“9th” street aka Lemon Street

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Clue 6

You need to look up
You’ll need to look down
The only way to find me
Is to look all around

I’m not buried deep
So don’t look below
I’m hanging around
Where the water can flow

The official meaning of the clue.

Hanging by ground water

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Clue 7

I’m kind of lonely
Why can’t you see
I’m tired of hiding
Please come and find me

I’ve made a few friends
Who are just wandering though
They stop and they sniff
And leave their mark too!

The official meaning of the clue.

Dogs sniff fire hydrants

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