Limited edition Adams County Bicentennial Pepsi cans now available

QUINCY — The Adams County Bicentennial Commission, along with Refreshment Services Pepsi, recently announced the release of a commemorative Bicentennial Pepsi can now available at participating local retailers.

This custom Pepsi can celebrates the 200th anniversary of Adams County and represents a collaboration between Refreshment Services Pepsi’s creative team and Wis-Pak (Pepsi’s can manufacturer).

“This project has been in the works since September 2024,” Scott Ruffner, general manager of Refreshment Services Pepsi in Quincy, said in a press release. “We worked closely with Bicentennial chairperson Chuck Scholz to ensure the design captured the spirit of Adams County, and after receiving final approval from Wis-Pak in March, we were excited to go into production.”

More than 200,000 cans of the limited-edition Pepsi can have been produced.

The commemorative cans hit store shelves in May and will remain available through July, or while supplies last, at local retailers such as County Market, Niemanns, Hy-Vee, Walmart, Ayerco and other stores carrying Pepsi 24-pack cubes.

“These cans are more than just a collectible,” Ruffner added. “They’re a reminder of our roots. We proudly say: Live Local – Mixed Here. Bottled Here. Sold Here. This is just another way we’re supporting the community that supports us.”

A Pepsi can display and commemorative setup will be at the following Adams County festivals/locations:

• June 21 – Ursa Park Festival
• July 4 – Camp Point 200th celebration
• Aug. 1-3 – Payson Old Settlers Picnic
• Aug. 8-9 – Adams/Brown County Old Settlers in Clayton
• Aug. 9 – Lorraine Fall Festival

The commemorative can tour will culminate at the Bicentennial finale celebration featuring The Beach Boys on Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Adams County Fairgrounds.