Join the excitement of the Medallion Hunt, a thrilling pre-festival tradition!
The hunt runs for 10 days leading up to the Mayville Winter Festival, concluding on the Friday of the festival (or earlier if the medallion is found).
One clue is released daily via:
The medallion is hidden somewhere around Chautauqua Lake from tip to tip. The first person to find it and deliver it to the organizers wins!
Prize
A fantastic basket filled with $1000 worth of local gift cards (sponsor to be confirmed).
Winner Announcement
The winner will be revealed at the festival’s opening ceremonies. We encourage the winner to attend and join the celebration!
Get ready to hunt—good luck!
Feb 3 - Feb 12th 2026
Chautauqua County
Important Note: The medallion is a handmade treasure created specifically for the festival and is reused year after year. It must be returned to the organizers and cannot be kept by the finder.