Get into the spirit of the Smoky Hill River Festival with Festival Quest – the pre-Festival, hidden Medallion search.

The treasure hunt begins Wednesday, June 1, when a hand-crafted medallion will be hidden on public property somewhere in Salina. Residents are invited to look for the medallion using daily clues that are published on www.riverfestival.com and released through the local media. The new clue will be released at 7:30 a.m. each day until the medallion is found. Clues will not be given over the phone at any location. Medallion hunters can access the clue at the follow locations:

• The Smoky Hill River Festival website: www.riverfestival.com
• Posted on the entrance door to the Salina Arts & Humanities office at 211 W. Iron (the west door of the Smoky Hill Museum at 8th Street and Iron)
• Released through the local media at the following Salina Media Group, Eagle Radio, and Rocking M Radio stations: KSAL AM 1150; KSAL FM 104.9; KSAJ FM 98.5; KBLS FM 102.5; KYEZ FM 93.7; KABI AM 1560; KINA AM 910; KSKG FM 99.9; KZUH FM 92.7; KVOB FM 95.5; KDJM FM 101.7; and the Salina Journal at www.salina.com.

A Festival Quest Weekend Package will be awarded to the first-eligible person to find the medallion and follow the directions printed on the back. The prize package ensures that the lucky sleuth has a great time at this year's Festival. It includes:

• $1,500 cash
• $1,500 in Festival gift certificates*, to be used at the Fine Art Show, Four Rivers Craft Show, and Craft Demonstration Area
• Four Festival admission Buttons
• One on-grounds Festival parking pass (weather permitting)
• Invitation for four to the Festival Art Patron Breakfast on June 11th
• Assorted Festival T-shirts and entertainer's CDs
• *Certificates must be used at the 2011 Festival

The medallion will be located on public property within the Salina city limits. It will be located in an easily accessible spot. Please review the Festival Quest rules below for complete guidelines:

• Once the medallion is found, the Festival's website and participating local media will announce the winner.
• The medallion is NOT hidden on private property.
• The medallion IS located on public property within the Salina city limits.
• The medallion is easily accessed.
• You do NOT need a ladder and do NOT need to climb.
• You will be able to remove the medallion easily from its location.
• You do NOT need to dig, or disrupt property.
• The medallion CANNOT be located with a metal detector.
• The medallion is NOT hidden on a building/structure.
• The medallion will NOT be located in Oakdale or Kenwood parks due to Festival preparations.
• You must be 18 years or older to present the medallion and claim the prize.
• Employees and their families of Salina Arts & Humanities or Foundation, the City of Salina, and MarketAide Services are not eligible to win.
• Proper photo identification (valid Driver's License, Passport, State ID, Military ID) is required to claim the prize.
• All participants acknowledge, as a condition of entry, that Salina Arts & Humanities and Foundation, its sponsors, and the media have the right to publicize, or broadcast the winner's name, photo, or personal interview.
• All prizes are non-transferable. No cash substitution of prizes allowed.
• Winners understand and agree that they are responsible for any and all taxes incurred on prizes received.
• Upon confirmation of the find and eligibility, the winner will be awarded the prize.
• Upon finding the medallion, immediately follow the directions printed on the back to claim the prize.
• No purchase is necessary to search for the FESTIVAL QUEST medallion and/or win.
• Participant assumes all risk and releases the City of Salina/Salina Arts and Humanities/Salina Arts and Humanities Foundation from any liability for any injuries or damages to themselves.

The treasure-hunt begins
on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.

Ready? Set? Go!!!

Attention Festival Quest Sleuths! If you are looking in City parks for the 2011 Festival Quest Medallion, you must observe park curfews – check signs posted at each park for curfew times. The Medallion is hidden on public property, not exclusive to City parks. Enjoy the hunt!