2024 Syracuse Winterfest Medallion Hunt

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The Post-Standard and syracuse.com have hidden a medallion somewhere in Onondaga County and will publish daily clues pointing treasure hunters to its location. Solve the clues and find the medallion, and you’ll win $2,000. Make sure to hunt only during daylight.

 

The 2024 Treasure Hunt is underway. Follow the clues each day:

 

This year’s Treasure Hunt has been made possible thanks to This is CNY, a new resource sharing good news in Central New York and showcasing our community as a great place to live, work and play.

Hunt information
Dates:
First Clue:Thursday, February 15, 2024
Found on:Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Finders:
NameHometown
Joe Santimaw Jr. Clay, NY
Prize:
Maximum Prize:$2000
Awarded Prize:$2000
Location:
General Location:Oneida Shores Park
Exact Location:Along the Walking Path
Concealer:Tucked in Between Some Rocks
Clues
Published on Thursday, February 15, 2024
Break out your boots- the hunt starts today!
Within Onondaga County is where you should stay.
Explanation:
Stay within Onondaga County for the hunt.
 
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Published on Friday, February 16, 2024
Stick to these rules and you can win big:
Search only by day, don’t climb, swim or dig.
Explanation:
Hunt rules- do not search after dark or dig underground.
 
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Published on Saturday, February 17, 2024
It’s near to some water, but don’t get all wet!
Staying on dry land is your very best bet.
Explanation:
A body of water is near the medallion.
 
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Published on Sunday, February 18, 2024
This path is for you to share with your pup.
Keep your eyes to the ground- no need to look up.
Explanation:
The medallion is near the ground alongside a path with dog waste stations.
 
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Published on Monday, February 19, 2024
Drive past the spot where boats launch from shore,
and search near some grills one might roast a s’more.
Explanation:
Pass by the boat launch and go further near the picnic/camp area
 
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Published on Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Still don’t know where to find the bounty?
Hunt in a park that’s North in our county.
Explanation:
Brewerton is far North in Onondaga County
 
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A presidential road leads to the clue's resting place.
Here at this park, you continue your chase.
 
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Did you stop at the playground with a “village’s” name?
That’s why you’re still looking and haven’t won the game!
Explanation:
Burdick Playground rests inside Oneida Shores County Park.
 
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Not quite a beaver and not quite an otter,
find the medallion near rodent-named water!
Explanation:
The park where the medallion is hidden is located on Muskrat Bay.
 
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Large rocks on your path you should clearly see. Reach in between and a winner you'll be!
Explanation:
The medallion is hidden between the rocks along the walking path
 
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