Cranberry Blossom Festival

Join us for the Annual Cranberry Blossom Festival in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Wisconsin Rapids is in the heart of cranberry country and we are proud to celebrate where the berries begin. The festival is filled with "berry" fun events including, live music, a parade, arts and crafts, a carnival and of course culinary treats featuring Wisconsin's #1 fruit crop, the cranberry!

Schedule of Events

10 AM – 5 PM: "Celebrate Red" Art Exhibit - Central Wisconsin Cultural Center - 2651 8th Street South (between Culver's & Goodwill)

Visit to view the expanded cranberry art show inspired by the color red.  Learn the lucky artist whose work has been chosen for the 2024 Cranberry Blossom Festival poster.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch By The River - Veterans Memorial Park Wisconsin Rapids - downtown along the east side of the river between the Grand Ave. and Jackson St. bridges

Join friends and family for lunch by the beautiful Wisconsin River, featuring live music and a variety of food trucks.

1 – 3 PM: Pete Revelle & 4 On The Floor – Live Music - Central Wisconsin Cultural Center - 2651 8th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI  54494 - between Culver's & Goodwill

Bringing back memories from yesteryear with their talented jazz sound and fun interpretation of the great jazz standards.  Enjoy Pete’s fascinating stories from over 50 years in the music industry & sing along if you like.  Admission is free; donations accepted for musicians.

4-10 PM: Blossomfest Carnival - Grand Rapids Lions Club, 2411 36th Street South (Hwy W & 36th Street)

Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family! Parking $5 / vehicle; Admission is free; Unlimited Ride Wristbands for 4-hour session available $20 in advance, $25 in the midway and after June 15th.  Wristbands available online at www.spectrumcarvinal.com/buy-online or at the Wisconsin Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

6pm: Cinema Under the Stars - West side of river along 1st Avenue South (in front of Tribune Building)

Food, drinks; Movie starts at dusk.

Join the 18th annual Cinema Under the Starts featuring Disney’s "Toy Story"!  Admission is FREE.  Bring you own lawn chairs or spread out a blanket and have a picnic.  Food, beverages, and snacks are available for purchase.  The movie begins at dusk.