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The Post-Standard’s Winterfest Treasure Hunt

The Post-Standard is sponsoring the 23rd annual Winterfest Treasure Hunt.

A 1.5 inch plastic medallion is hidden somewhere in Central New York and clues as to the medallion's whereabouts are published daily in The Post-Standard. Treasure hunters may call 703-1703 to find out if the medallion has been found.

Clues are also posted in The Post-Standard’s lobby Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Treasure hunters should abide by all public rules and laws, and should avoid water or ice-covered areas. Digging and climbing are not necessary.

The lucky treasure hunter who finds the plastic medallion will win $1,000, plus another $1,000 if he or she is also a daily, home-delivered Post-Standard subscriber. The winner should verify the authenticity of the medallion by calling the number engraved o­n the medallion. The independent accounting firm Dermody, Burke & Brown LLP verifies the medallion’s placement.

The Treasure Hunt will end when the medallion is found or the conclusion of Winterfest's final day.

The Rules
  1. Do not dig below the ground surface. However, snow may have to be brushed aside to reveal the medallion.
  2. Be careful! The medallion is hidden so that climbing is not necessary. Stay away from ice and water areas. (We did!)
  3. The medallion is in an area that is open to the public. Abide by all public rules.
  4. If you find the Winterfest medallion, you'll receive $1,000 Plus an additional $1,000 if you are a Post-Standard home-delivered subscriber.
  5. The winner will be required to state the clue that led him/her to the medallion and will be asked to sign a photo release form for publicity and promotional purposes.
  6. Winterfest committee members and Post-Standard employees, distributors, and their immediate families are not eligible.
  7. The contest ends at the conclusion of Winterfest's final day.