Hunt for the Golden Raspberry and Clean Up Event

Clues to finding the medallion will begin appearing Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The clues will be posted on the website and social media at 8:00 am each day.

Golden Raspberry Hunt Rules

• The Golden Raspberry will be hidden on public property within the Hopkins city limits.
• Clues will be posted on the festival's website, and on social media at 8:00 a.m. and each day thereafter.
• It will be found outdoors.
• It will be in an open area, not buried or hidden.
• It will not be hidden in a place more than six feet high.
• Please Keep in Mind: Property must not be damaged during the search for the Golden Raspberry.
• Previous winners of the hunt, and their immediate family (e.g. parents, spouses, brothers/sisters, children), are not eligible for prize consideration for five (5) years after winning the hunt.
• Hunt winners will be announced on the Raspberry Jam main stage, Central Park on Saturday.

Help clean up in your community while looking for the Golden Raspberry Medallion! Join the Hopkins Raspberry Festival and Designs Rooted in Nature for this new addition to the hunt. Starting Wednesday, July 16, at 8 am, stop by TBD to pick up a trash bag to bring along on your search. Make sure to always follow Leave No Trace principles while you collect items that don't belong in our parks. Want to share your experience with us or did you find something interesting while out? Tag us at #hopkinsraspberryfestival. Thank you for being a part of this initiative! Good luck and happy hunting!

Clue #1 - TBD 

Clue #2 - TBD

Clue #3 - TBD

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Clue #5 - TBD

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Previous Hunt Winners

2025: TBD

2024: James Holt

2023: Shaun Pakenham

2022: Tom Lauinger

2021: Joe Prusak

2020: Ben Goodlund

2019: Gary Wong

2018: Mike Schatz

2017: Chris Aanestad