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2018 North Hudson Pepper Fest Medallion Hunt

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FAB QUEST - Hunt for the Pepper Fest Medallion

The Hunt begins on Saturday, August 11th, and ends at noon on Saturday, August 18th. Beginning Saturday, August 11th, we will give you the first clue.
 
There will be a total of seven clues leading you to the medallion. Please familiarize yourself with the rules of FAB Quest prior to the medallion hunt. The daily clues and updates will be posted on our website (at the top of this page), FacebookTwitter and Instagram.  The clues will be posted by noon on Saturday, August 11th, and by noon each day thereafter.
 
If you are the first one to find the medallion, you will win a cash prize of $1,000! 
 
The FAB QUEST Medallion will be awarded at North Hudson Pepper Fest's Royal Coronation on Sunday, August 19th.
 
Important Rules/Notes:
  • To see what medallions have looked like in years prior, you may stop into the Bank during our lobby hours: 
    • Monday - Friday | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • The medallion is hidden on Hudson City Property which is accessible to the public - and not any residences or private properties.  No disassembly or digging will be required to find the medallion, which includes light fixtures, park equipment, or community gardens. 
  • To claim the $1,000 prize, the hunter must contact the Medallion Hunt Director: 
    • Amanda Hintz @ 715-381-8330
  • First American Bank employees and North Hudson Pepper Fest Board & Committee Members and their immediate families are not eligible to participate in the FAB Quest. 
  • The prize money, clue preparation and contest administration are the responsibility of First American Bank and the FAB Quest Committees.
  • Winners must be 18 years of age to claim the prize, but younger hunters may help search for the medallion if accompanied by an adult.
  • The sponsors of the FAB Quest, along with the North Hudson Pepper Fest Board and Committees, assume no responsibility for accident or injuries sustained by participants. Participants are urged to use reasonable safety precautions, demonstrate good sportsmanship and follow all rules set by the FAB Quest Committees.
  • A purchase will not improve your chance of winning the FAB Quest. 
  • First American Bank reserves the right to discontinue the FAB Quest at any time.
  • The FAB Quest medallion hunt $1,000 cash prize will be awarded at: 
    • North Hudson Pepper Fest's Royal Coronation on Sunday, August 19th. 
  • In the event the hidden medallion is not found, the $1,000 prize will be donated to a local charity.
 
 Have fun & good luck hunting!
 
Look for us at these Pepper Fest Events:
  • Parade
    • Saturday, August 18th @ 11 am
  • Pancake Breakfast
    • Sunday, August 19th @ 8:30 am - 11 am
    • Location: Pepper Fest Park South Tent
  • Mini Medallion FAB QUEST (Kids 12 and under)
    • Sunday, August 19th @ 11 am - noon
    • Location: Pepper Fest Park directly across from the South Tent
  • Royal Coronation
    • Sunday, August 19th @ 3:30 pm
    • $1,000 prize presented to medallion winner
 

 

 
2018 Pepper Fest Medallion Logo
Hunt Information
Dates
Scheduled Dates
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Find Date
Monday, August 13, 2018
Finders
Name
Theresa O'Brien
Prize
Maximum Prize
$1000
Awarded Prize
$1000
Location
General Location
Webster Park
Pinpointed Location
Just off the main trail
Concealer
Leaning up against one of the many pine trees

44.995107, -92.748858

Clues
Clue 1
Published Date
Friday, August 10, 2018, 7:00 PM
Come one come all, to the First American Bank FAB Quest Medallion Hunt, it is free for all!
Just a few small tasks are all we ask, read the rules...private property is not ok...in the city limits stay..and for gosh sakes, behave!
The official meaning of the clue.

Read and follow the rules throughout the hunt.

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Clue 2
Published Date
Saturday, August 11, 2018, 7:00 PM

Find the words in the Word Find and place them in the correct order for your next clue.

The official meaning of the clue.

Words in Word Find: "My history will help you on your way." The story of North Hudson's history will give you clues on the direction to go. Hidden meaning: word find shape is a Star - North Hudson was first known as North Star.

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Clue 3
Published Date
Sunday, August 12, 2018, 7:00 PM

Kids play beside me.

The official meaning of the clue.

One side of Webster Park runs along the elementary school's playground and baseball fields.

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Clue 4

It's not all fun and games; it's just a walk in the park.

The official meaning of the clue.

The medallion is hidden in a park with no playground - Webster Park.

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Clue 5

I arrived in 1989, but I am not hiding here. Go forward and 2 lefts.

The official meaning of the clue.

The geographical marker in North Hudson that marks North Hudson's place on the 45th parallel was installed in 1989. Keep walking North on 6th St., turn left on Sommers St., then another left on 4th St.

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Clue 6

I can be sweet or sour. Look for a sign near me to continue.

The official meaning of the clue.

This clue will guide you to where a special Pepper Fest sign is hanging - it is located on the street sign/corner of Cherry Cir.. and 4th St. N (Signs were going to be hung up the morning of August 16th.)

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Clue 7

Look to clue #6 to find the seventh and final clue.

The official meaning of the clue.

The 7th clue on the Pepper Fest sign in clue #6 reads: "I have been around since 1828 to provide you with meanings". Referring to Webster's Dictionary, which should lead you to Webster Park, where the medallion is hiding.

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