THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT CAME OUT TO THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL!

THE 2023

MEDALLION HUNT

PRESENTED BY THE SPIRIT OF THE LAKES FESTIVAL

THE MEDALLION HAS BEEN FOUND!

Welcome 2023 medallion hunters!

Thank you for joining us on this year's medallion hunt. The Spirit of the Lakes Medallion Hunt has been a huge part of our festival over the years and it's back again this year, but with a fun twist! The first clues will be released every Saturday and Sunday at 9am leading up to the festival, starting June 17th.

The clues will be located at the bottom of this page.

New to this year's medallion hunt, we've hidden 20 Spirit Stones throughout our community to be found each for a prize as well!

Do you and your family possess the collective strength, resilience, and determination to find the hidden medallion and Spirit Stones? Will your unwavering bond as a family guide you through the challenges that lie ahead?

Or will the hidden treasures remain unseen forever?

THE SPIRIT STONES

Behold the spirit stones, impressive in size,
Four inches in diameter, they truly mesmerize.
Crafted from cement, their composition pure,
No other material to obscure.

No clues to seek, just hints in this text,
Revealing their presence, so we’re not vexed.
Unlike the medallion, not hidden away,
These stones shine bright in the light of day.

No need to scurry, no nooks to explore,
Simply stand nearby, and they’ll be in store.
High and low they reside, beyond common view,
Their colors blending, a skill they surely knew.

In parks throughout the city, their kingdom spread,
Also search the park tree lines where secrets are bred.
Near trail features, they may make their stand,
And don’t overlook the harbor, a promising land.

Once a stone is found, do kindly share,
On Facebook, let others be aware.
A picture perhaps, to spark delight,
Happy hunting to all, may your treasure be bright!

Calling all hunters, the medallion is near!

John & Kristin Beise, ReMax’s stars so clear,
They’ve added a twist to this thrilling quest,
A $200 gift card for Al & Alma’s zest!
With The Right Realtors, victory will appear!

MEDALLION WINNING PRIZE INCLUDES:

$100 CASA AMIGOS MEXICAN RESTAURANT GIFT CARD

+

A BONUS $200 AL & ALMA'S GIFT CARD

Donated by The Right Realtors at Re/Max Advantage Plus, John & Kristin Beise

EACH SPIRIT STONE PRIZE INCLUDES:

$10 LOST LAKE CREAMERY GIFT CARD

Our favorite local sweets spot!

2023 MEDALLION HUNT RULES:

All ages are eligible. City of Mound employees, City Councilmembers and their immediate families are not eligible. Festival board members, staff and their immediate families are also not eligible due to potential involvement in clue distribution. Be respectful of property and have a grand time!

Look high - look low, but do not dig. No shovels needed here.
Nor climb above the earthen realm, so you can search with little fear.
A park, a road, a lakeside beach; where ever could I rest?
Public land is all in play for hunting - be my guest. (Can be state, county, or city land.)
Respect all private property - and do not enter there.
You do not need to anyway, to find me in my lay.
From east to west, from north to south, both high and low in Mound.

Good luck to you and all who search exploring all around.

The Medallion and Spirit Stones must be reported to the Spirit of the Lakes Festival crew within 24 hours after they are found. Stop at the information booth during the festival to claim your prizes.

THE CLUES:

The first clues will be released at 9am on June 17th & 18th.
All others will be released at 9am every Saturday & Sunday leading up to the festival.

CLUE #1

This hunt is not for wanderers blind, but for those who immerse themselves in the city’s rewind. Seek the medallion where history intertwines.

CLUE #2

Where gentle waves caress the land, A shimmering treasure awaits your hand. By the shore of this tranquil lake, Seek the medallion, a prize to take. With sandy feet and breeze so pure, Near water’s edge, it rests secure. Embrace the view, the beauty grand, And there you’ll find the medallion’s stand.

CLUE #3

Within the labyrinth of boulders, so vast, A medallion remains, hidden from the past. Trace your 
hands along the rocky maze, Seek the hidden recess, where mystery plays. Among the boulder’s 
grip, your fingers shall find, The medallion’s secret, to leave no doubts behind.

CLUE #4

Follow the trail that winds through a locale where a “good view” was once celebrated. Draw 
closer to the medallion’s secret, concealed amidst the echoes of a scenic past.