The Eagle Medallion Hunt starts today. These are the basic points to know.

A beloved Wichita tradition is back, with $1,000 on the line for the sharpest treasure hunter in town. The Eagle Medallion Hunt kicks off today, just ahead of the 54th annual Wichita Riverfest.

FULL STORY: The Eagle’s Medallion Hunt, a 52-year Riverfest tradition, starts this week.

Here are key takeaways:

• The hunt begins Thursday, May 28, with the first cryptic clue posting at about 4:30 p.m. on Kansas.com. A new clue follows each afternoon, leading hunters to a 2-inch plastic medallion hidden on public property in Sedgwick County.
• The winner gets $1,000. The final clue posts Wednesday, June 3, and the contest ends at midnight Thursday, June 4, or whenever the medallion is found.
• Clues never require entry onto private property. The finder should call 316-268-6200 during business hours and return the medallion to The Eagle by 3 p.m. Friday, June 5.
• The contest is open to Kansas residents 18 and older. Employees and board members of The Eagle, McClatchy and Wichita Festivals Inc., plus their immediate family, are not eligible.
• The tradition dates to 1974, when 17-year-old Bill Wilson found the first medallion in a tree in Oak Park. Last year’s winner, Alexander King, found it under a plant in a parking lot near Intrust Bank Arena.
• For the daily clues and full contest rules, visit kansas.com/riverfest

The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by Eagle journalists. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by Eagle journalists.

Denise Neil

The Wichita Eagle

316-268-6327

Denise Neil has covered restaurants and entertainment since 1997. Her Dining with Denise Facebook page is the go-to place for diners to get information about local restaurants. She’s a regular judge at local food competitions and speaks to groups all over Wichita about dining.