The 2026 Rochesterfest Treasure Medallion has been found!
Congratulations to 9-year-old Eli, our successful treasure hunter! Eli and his family regularly spend time at the playground at Silver Lake Park, and during one of their visits, he discovered the Rochesterfest Treasure Medallion buried near a large tree.
When asked how he found it so quickly, the answer was simple: a little dumb luck and a lot of persistence! 😊
Eli will receive his $500 grand prize at Rochesterfest this week. Congratulations to Eli and his family on a great find!
Thank you to the hundreds of Rochester-area treasure hunters who joined the fun, followed the clues, and made this year’s Treasure Hunt such a success. We hope to see all of you back again for the 2027 Rochesterfest Treasure Hunt!
A special thank you as well to our Treasure Hunt sponsors, Hiller Flooring and KAAL TV, for helping make this Rochesterfest tradition possible.
Now it’s time for the celebration to begin—Rochesterfest starts Tuesday at Soldier’s Field! Join us for great music, fantastic children’s activities, delicious food, and the community spirit that makes Rochesterfest so special.
The Hunt is On: Rochesterfests Medallion Mystery Returns!”
2026 Treasure Hunt-Sponsored by
KAALTV and Hillers Flooring
FOLLOW THE RULES AND THE CLUES
This year’s treasure is a special acrylic medallion hidden somewhere in the city of Rochester on public property — never on private land, even if it appears open to the public. It will not be hidden in cemeteries, on golf courses, or anywhere dangerous to search such as roadways. When you find it, you’ll know without a doubt! The medallion must be exchanged to claim the prize, and the lucky finder will receive a $500 check.
This beloved hunt has been a Rochester tradition for 43 years, and we ask all searchers to respect the natural beauty of our community and the treasure’s hiding place. Please search responsibly and leave every location exactly as you found it.
Each day’s clue will bring you closer to the treasure — and once you spot it, its location will be obvious!
We will provide clues starting on Saturday, June 20th.
Clue 1—Saturday, June 20th
Upper and Lower Town joined the fray,
Competing mills led the way.
Though rivals once, they came to be,
One milling company in history.
Rochesterfest 2026
June 23-27th
Soldier’s Field
Clue 2—Sunday, June 21st
A woolen mill stood by the stream,
An industry from another dream.
Pauline Kuehn sold this land one day,
Helping a future park find its way.
Rochesterfest 2026
June 23-27th
Soldier’s Field
THE 2026 ROCHESTERFEST TREASURE HUNT
STARTS ON SATURDAY JUNE 20TH
Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery and claim the prize?
The Rochesterfest Treasure Hunt returns for 2026, and the lucky person who finds the official Rochesterfest Treasure Hunt Medallion will win $500.
This year's hunt celebrates our theme, "One Nation – Many Stories," as we honor America's 250th Birthday. Hidden somewhere on public property within Rochester is the official medallion, waiting to be discovered.
🗓️ Clues Begin Saturday, June 20
New clues will be released daily to help narrow the search.
📺 Saturday, June 20 & Sunday, June 21
Check on the KAALTV facebook page between 6:00-6:15 am, both Saturday and Sunday, for the first two clues. If you miss the KAAL clues, stop by Hiller's Flooring America at 2909 S. Broadway to take a picture of the clue. Hillers is open on Saturday, 9:00-4:00, Sunday, 12:00-4:00, Monday-Thursday-8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Fridays from 9:00-4:00. Then START HUNTING!
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🌐 Beginning Monday, June 22
Daily clues will be posted on the Rochesterfest website at www.rochesterfest.com and on our Facebook page at facebook.com/Rochesterfest. They will also be read on the ABC 6 morning news at 6:15 am and still available from Hillers Flooring America.
💰 Prize: $500
📍 The medallion is hidden on public property only.
🚫 No digging or destruction of property is permitted.
Gather your friends and family, brush up on your Rochester history, and get ready for an adventure. Every clue tells part of the story—will you be the one to uncover the final chapter?
Follow Rochesterfest for daily clues and updates! When you find the treasure, immediately call Randy at 507-285-8769. Tell him the “secret phrase” on the medallion.
#Rochesterfest2026 #TreasureHunt #OneNationManyStories #RochesterMN #FindTheMedallion
THE 2025 TREASURE HAS BEEN FOUND
AT CASCADE LAKE PARK
You Gave It Your Best—Now Rest (Until 2026)!
Thanks to all the treasure hunters who searched high and low during Rochesterfest 2025! While the treasure may have eluded you this time, your enthusiasm, curiosity, and community spirit made this year’s hunt a true adventure.
Keep those maps handy and your sleuthing skills sharp—we’ll be back with a brand new hunt in 2026. Who knows? Next year, X might mark your spot!