Medallion Hunt

Overview

Get ready, because the Medallion Hunt is back in 2025! Every year, the Freedom Festival hides a special Medallion somewhere in the Cedar Rapids Metro area, and this year, it could be yours! The Medallion is a unique acrylic disc featuring the official design of this year’s festival.

The hunt kicks off with 10 exciting clues, each bringing you closer to the hidden treasure! The first clue will be released on May 19th at 6 AM, with a new clue posted every day. Solve the clues, find the Medallion, and you could win a $500 Hy-Vee gift card!

Make sure to check in with KCRG or visit HERE each day at 6 AM for the latest clue. The race is on—are you ready to claim your prize?

Medallion Hunt Tips:

The Medallion will NOT be underground - no digging necessary.

The Medallion will NOT be in any type of electrical or other meter or equipment - Please stay away from all utility fixtures, you will not find the Medallion there.

The Medallion WILL be hidden outside and on public land that is accessible to all.

Please respect public land - although the Medallion is not going to be in plain sight, you will NOT have to damage property to retrieve it.

Please respect all applicable hours of operations in public parks and green spaces and any other posted rules

The Cedar Rapids Metro area includes: Marion, Hiawatha, Ely, Palo and Fairfax.