Each year, a medallion about the size of your palm is hidden somewhere in Hopkins during the festival. The person who finds it first earns a $300 cash prize.
Clues to finding the medallion will begin appearing Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The clues will be posted on the website and social media at 8:00 am each day.
Clue #1 -
Ninety-two! Ninety-two! The Hopkins Raspberry Festival celebrates its 92nd year!
That means there’s no time to waste! Let’s get the Hunt for the Golden Raspberry into gear!
Central Park is under construction for the time being, J, so the medallion isn’t hidden there.
Look west of Blake Road, barely. The quest for the Raspberry begins; we’re kind of square!
Clue #2 -
The Golden Raspberry is still not found; let’s begin Day Two by offering some clues, obtuse!
Look near John’s place, but the berries aren’t right; they’re the wrong color produce!
The road was here, then it wasn’t, but then it kind of came back again. That’s weird!
Beautiful water was near, some of it was moved, and then some of it disappeared!
Clue #3 -
Day 3 of the Hunt for the Golden Raspberry: get your thinking caps on; I’ll make it easier.
Look! A playground, a lovely path, and a nearby open area might make it a little breezier!
Rent a place, make a friend, and charge yourself up! Near this place will fit you to a T!
It’s near the 3 4, but it’s not exactly there. Oh Golden Raspberry, where could you be!!!
The Golden Raspberry has been found! It was located in Elmo Park. Thank you for playing, we will see you next year!
2026: Jesse Barton
2025: Chris Browning
2024: James Holt
2023: Shaun Pakenham
2022: Tom Lauinger
2021: Joe Prusak
2020: Ben Goodlund
2019: Gary Wong
2018: Mike Schatz
2017: Chris Aanestad
