Pekin Marigold Festival Medallion Hunt Sponsored by Jimmy John's ®

For those who collect or enjoy reading the clues, here are those that never made it to the public because of the medallion's discovery after Clue #2. Clue # 3 I went out early searching this spot. The sun was at first in my eyes. But when I turned to my left, I avoided those sunny skies. And when I got to the general spot, I knew that I had to go to my right. It's important to remember what we're taught, So you'll find that my approach is pretty tight. Clue # 4 Before you recall last year, Know that a three-peat is not meant to be. But don't so casually dismiss it. There are advantages to what you can see. I will remind you that you study for a purpose. And it's all in how it is earned. Your take on it is considered normal. Yet be careful or you'll feel spurned. Clue # 5 Stay guarded for your safety. Watch every step that you take. It's in our nature to see the obvious. But miss what lies in our wake. If you see what crosses

We all knew that this COULD happen. I knew that someday it WOULD happen. The Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt was finished like a can of Pepsi -- quickly. Unfortunately we all had assumed that it was more like a 2 liter Pepsi -- meant to last. Carrie Westerfield proved what we intuitively knew to be true. The Medallion could be found by anybody at any time beginning with the release of Clue One at noon on Monday. By her actions, she demonstrated the key ingredients to be a successful hunter: early participation, a valid deduction, a bit of old-fashioned luck, and a tireless resolve to stick to a theory and prove yourself right. The Hunt has continued well beyond Labor Dayfor several consecutive years. People like that. They enjoy the mounting excitement and the anticipation of the next clue. Activities are planned around it. This has happened because we were all conditioned to assume that the hunt would last. The fact is that it was never intended to be that way - nor should it. I have

Congratulations to avid hunter Carrie Westerfield who found the Pepsi Marigold Medallion after deciphering information in the first two clues.  It was found just before 7:00pm on Tuesday at Dirksen Park.  More information about Carrie and her hunt will be coming soon.

Colors come in all shapes and sizes. And some things seem awfully worn. I want to lead you to the right of the left, Since I find myself emotionally torn. You might want to stretch your legs for this one, As I take you around the curve. Heed each and every warning, Being sure that you possess the nerve.

We begin again in 2010 my friends. Who will rule the day? If you follow the letter of the law, Then make haste and don't delay. Beware of extraneous placements. And think of a parallax view. The twenty-second letter of the alphabet, Will lead you to the spot you pursue.

The Grand Prize will be Winners Choice! 3 Night Carribean Cruise for two ~ or ~ 3 Night Las Vegas Vacation for two.  Airfare is included.  Arrangements must be made through World Wide Travel of Pekin.

The first clue for the 2010 Pepsi Marigold Medallion Hunt will be released on Monday, August 30th. Clues will be released daily thereafter, with the exception of Sunday and Labor Day, until the medallion is found. DISCLAIMER The Pepsi Marigold Medallion will not be hidden on any golf course (public or private), inside Pekin Community High School stadium, Dragonland, inside any school facility, flowerbed, around the Sun Dial, or in close proximity to the Pekin Archery Range or the U.A.W. Highrise. The medallion will not be placed in a recessed lighting fixture at the Pekin Public Library or Dirksen Congressional Center. The medallion also will not be placed near the fence at the Federal Bureau of Prisons. No location will be selected that requires physical risk.  Also, please be respectful of the property that you are on and considerate of your fellow hunters.

Emily Lowman, a PCHS art student designed this year's medallion.  The PCHS art department held a contest for the medallion design and the Marigold Festival Committee picked Emily's design over two other finalist. Congratulations, Emily!