Approximately two weeks before the Marigold Festival, a medallion is hidden somewhere on public property in or around Pekin. Thought-provoking, clever and cunning clues to the whereabouts of the Pepsi Marigold Medallion are released. The hunt is on! Each clue gets more descriptive and as people begin to put together the pieces of the puzzle, more detectives join in the hunt. Since 1977 this event has been enjoyed by young and old, individuals and families.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

The Medallion Has Been Found

The Pepsi Marigold Medallion has been found! It was found about 11:45am, almost immediately after the 9th clue was released on September 4th. It was found by Scott and Angela Jones of Pekin. They also found the Pepsi Marigold Medallion in 2002. This year they found it in some bushes near the Miller Senior Center. More information will be released later, including an explanation of the clues.