4th of July Events!

We hope to see you in Spicer!

The Medallion Has Been Found!

The Quisberg Family from Pennock found the Medallion last night! More details and pictures coming soon, it is a wonderful story. Thank you to everyone that participated in the search.

Also a big thank you to our sponsors
Lakeland Broadcasting
Heritage Bank
United Prairie Bank
Melissa Radel, Statefarm Insurance
Spicer American Legion
Jahnke Foods
Pioneer Heritage Insurance
TDS

Congratulations Quisberg Family!

Fourth Clue for the 2011 Spicer Winterfest Medallion Hunt

Do you think you are getting close to finding the Medallion? Maybe this clue will get you there.

There is lots of activity on a warm summer night; here you can see the lights twinkle bright.
Thank you to today's sponsor United Prairie Bank of Spicer.

Tomorrow's clue will can be found on Melissa Radel's, Statefarm Ins. Facebook page. Click HERE to see the clue tomorrow!
It will also be read on Q102 radio at 7:40 am, here on our blog and on our Facebook page at 2pm.

Good Luck!

Third Clue for the 2011 Winterfest Medallion Hunt

No one has found the Medallion yet, we better give you another clue.

When the weather turns warm families gather here.
Thank you to our sponsor Heritage Bank of Spicer.Tomorrow's clue will be at United Prairie Bank of Spicer, clue available 9am-4pm. On Q102 radio at 7:40am, right here and on Facebook at 2pm.

Good Luck!

Second Clue for the Winter 2011 Medallion

Any luck with that first clue? You surely have figured out that it is located in Spicer the city where it is nicer!

Ready for the second clue? Here ya go!

From where I hide the view of the water is wide.
Thank you to Jahnke Foods, today's sponsor.

Tomorrow's clue can be found at Heritage Bank of Spicer, clue available 9am-4pm. On Q102 radio at 7:40am and here and on our Facebook page at 2pm tomorrow!

Good luck and stay warm!

Lots to Do today in Spicer!

Winterfest 2011 has started and today is a day full of activities in Spicer.

There will be Free Horse & Buggy rides from 3pm-6pm

Cartoon Characters will be in Crowd from 6-7pm, sponsored by the Kandiyohi Men's Club

And we will be lighting the giant snow slide and celebrating Winterfest with Fireworks at 7:00pm

Plus live entertainment at Mevlin's on the Lake - Shaw Brothers 9pm-1pm

Bring the family and we will see you in Spicer!

First Clue for the Medallion Hunt!

Welcome to all of you that are visiting us for the first time! You are probably here for the first clue to the 2011 Spicer Winterfest Medallion Hunt. We are very excited to bring this new event to you. There is a $500 cash prize for locating the Medallion! So here it is, your first clue……

To start your search sled right into the city where it is nicer.

Look back on the previous post to see what the Medallion looks like!

Tomorrow's clue will be posted at Jahnke Foods in Spicer from 9am to 8pm. It will be read on Q102 radio at about 7:40am and listed here and our Facebook page at 2pm.

Good Luck!

And a little reminder...there are rules!

RULES:

1. Anyone is eligible to participate in the 2011 Medallion Hunt except for Spicer Commercial Club Board members and Winterfest planning committee members and their families.

2. The Medallion is located within city limits of Spicer.

3. The Medallion is hidden on public property. Do not enter onto private property looking for the Medallion.

4. Destruction of property is not necessary and will not be allowed. Searchers must not deface public property or otherwise violate laws. The Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to discontinue the hunt at any time if public or private property is destroyed.

5. The Medallion is not buried, however snow may need to be brushed off and climbing will not be necessary.

6. The person finding the 2011 Medallion should present it in person to Stacey Ryan, Spicer Commercial Club member, at the Green Lake Bible Camp (320) 295-2032 between 9:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Fri.

7. Clues will be displayed at the local Spicer sponsors businesses, on the Spicer Commercial Club Blog (spicermn.com – select blog) and the Spicer Commercial Club Facebook page. As well as live daily on Q102 radio starting January 22nd, 2011.

8. The Medallion is made of stone with special markings to identify it as authentic.

9. No purchase is necessary to win.

10. Any tax due as a result of winning the prize is the responsibility of the winner.

11. If the Medallion is not found and presented by 4:00pm on February 11th 2011, the Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to terminate the hunt.

12. The decisions of the Spicer Commercial Club are final. The Spicer Commercial Club assumes no responsibility for damages/losses, accidents or injuries sustained by participants. Participants are urged to use reasonable safety precautions. Good sportsmanship, and all applicable rules, laws and regulations must be followed. Violators may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Spicer Commercial Club Board members.

Frozen 5K Run/Walk starts at Melvin's

Come cheer on all the runners at this years Frozen 5K Run/Walk tomorrow Saturday, January 22nd in Spicer.

There will be breakfast at Melvin's on the Lake from 8am-11am.


Registration opens at 8:00am and race starts at 9:00am. Starting point is at Melvin's.


Same day registrations are welcome.


Long sleeve t-shirt and breakfast (Dad's Belgian Waffles!) included in $30.00 Entry Fee.

Stop in at www.melvinsonthelake.com to register or sign up online through this site;www.zapevent.com/ListActivities.aspx?eventid=1200/

Melvins on the Lake

159 Lake Ave South
Spicer, MN
320-796-2195

5th Annual Art & Wine Tasting

Please join us tonight at Melvin's on the Lake in Spicer for the 5th Annual Art Exhibit and Wine Tasting from 6pm-9pm. Live entertainment by Jeff James.

See you there!

See the Medallion!

For those of you planning to look for the Spicer Winterfest 2011 Medallion in hopes to win the $500 prize, here is a look at what you are searching for.

It will be packaged in white wrapping to protect the finish. No climbing or digging is necessary. Special markings are on it to identify its authenticity.

The first clue will be posted right HERE Saturday at 9am! I am getting excited, how about you?!
Have you become our fan on Facebook yet? See the badge to the right to access our page and you will be updated with the clues on Facebook!

Stay Warm!

NEW! Medallion Hunt!

We are very excited to be adding a new event to the 2011 Winterfest activites! The Spicer Commerical Club is hosting a Medallion Hunt with a $500 prize!!! Here are a few details and please read over the rules!

Clues will be given daily on Q102 radio at 7:40am. The clues will be posted at a sponsoring Spicer business throughout the day, businesses and dates listed below, please do not call the business for the clue, must be received in person. You will also find a recap of the days clue on this blog at 2pm in the afternoon. And our Facebook page

Jan 22 The first clue for the medallion will be given right HERE on this blog Saturday, January 22nd. It will be posted by 9 am.

Jan 23 The second clue will be posted at our sponsor: Jahnke Foods clue available 9am-8pm

Jan 24 The third clue will be posted at our sponsor: Heritage Bank of Spicer clue available 9am-4pm

Jan 25 The fourth clue will be posted at our sponsor: United Prairie Bank of Spicer clue available 9am-4pm

Jan 26 The fifth clue will be posted by our sponsor: Melissa Radel, Statefarm Ins. clue posted on her Facebook page. Search Melissa Radel Statefarm agent or on spicer.com blog there will be a link to her Facebook page.

Jan 27 The sixth clue will be posted at our sponsor business: Spicer American Legion clue available 11am-8pm

Jan 28 The seventh clue will be posted at our sponsor business: Pioneer Heritage Insurance in Spicer clue available 9am-4pm

Jan 29 The eighth clue will be live on air with our sponsor: Lakeland Broadcasting, Q102 Radio

If more clues are needed they will be available on the spicermn.com select blog and Q102 radio.

Winterfest 2011 Medallion Hunt Rules

Thanks goes out to the Spicer Commercial Club for making this hunt possible.

RULES:

1. Anyone is eligible to participate in the 2011 Medallion Hunt except for Spicer Commercial Club Board members and Winterfest planning committee members and their families.

2. The Medallion is located within city limits of Spicer.

3. The Medallion is hidden on public property. Do not enter onto private property looking for the Medallion.

4. Destruction of property is not necessary and will not be allowed. Searchers must not deface public property or otherwise violate laws. The Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to discontinue the hunt at any time if public or private property is destroyed.

5. The Medallion is not buried, however snow may need to be brushed off and climbing will not be necessary.

6. The person finding the 2011 Medallion should present it in person to Stacey Ryan, Spicer Commercial Club member, at the Green Lake Bible Camp (320) 295-2032 between 9:00am – 4:00pm Mon – Fri.

7. Clues will be displayed at the local Spicer sponsors businesses, on the Spicer Commercial Club Blog (spicermn.com – select blog) and the Spicer Commercial Club Facebook page. As well as live daily on Q102 radio starting January 22^nd, 2011.

8. The Medallion is made of stone with special markings to identify it as authentic.

9. No purchase is necessary to win.

10. Any tax due as a result of winning the prize is the responsibility of the winner.

11. If the Medallion is not found and presented by 4:00pm on February 11^th 2011, the Spicer Commercial Club reserves the right to terminate the hunt.

12. The decisions of the Spicer Commercial Club are final. The Spicer Commercial Club assumes no responsibility for damages/losses, accidents or injuries sustained by participants. Participants are urged to use reasonable safety precautions. Good sportsmanship, and all applicable rules, laws and regulations must be followed. Violators may be disqualified at the sole discretion of the Spicer Commercial Club Board members.

Winterfest 2011

Spicer Winterfest 2011 is just a few weeks away! Here is the calendar of events.