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

  Clue #3  Jimmy John’s Marigold Medallion Hunt   Famous journeys historic, One ventured south the other north, Really they were heading the same way Find the end and then go forth.   Hunters who are thick as thieves; There might be idioms for the open minded. Follow all the rules clearly stated A feverish obsession can hit you blind-sided.   Gary Gillis Cluemeister  

  Clue #2  Jimmy John’s Marigold Medallion Hunt   Move forward while staying resolute More detailed directions to come. Clue excitement and adventure for many Could be easy or challenging for some.   If you find the way and place. I state my purpose here. Seek outdoor gathering places. Things will become abundantly clear.   Gary Gillis Cluemeister  

     Clue # 1 “Congrats to our proud Marigold Festival, Fifty years a wonderful prelude to Fall. Celebrations may come and go, But they’re full of memories for all This year a new sponsor Jimmy John’s now part of this tradition. Counting on hints big and small  Knowing work and fun are your mission.” Gary Gillis Cluemeister

  The Jimmy John’s Marigold Medallion Hunt Begins Monday, August 29 th with a $1500 Cash Prize   It’s not often hundreds of people from one city compete in a scavenger hunt for a single item. But for the City of Pekin, it’s an annual occurrence. For the past 43 years, the Pekin Marigold Festival has opened with the hunt for the Medallion: a small disc hidden within the community, found only by interpreting a series of mystic yet poetic clues. Long-time Cluemeister, Gary Gillis, will release 2022’s first clue on Marigold Festival social media and the Jimmy John’s Marigold Medallion blog Monday, August 29 th at 12:00 p.m. Hunters should be quick to begin deciphering, as the clues release daily with each subsequent clue becoming more revealing. The grand prize for finding the 2022 Jimmy John’s Marigold Medallion is $1500 cash! This year’s Medallion is a fused glass piece, created by Pekin Community High School 2022 graduate Curtis Cook.   It will be carefully camou...