Thursday

June 18th

Wisconsin Rapids Lionesses standing next to Cranberry Guy mascot with trees in background

Berry Fest Raffle (ongoing) 

Purchase your ticket from a gal in the purple vest of the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club. Look for them at Cranberry Blossom Festival events including the Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair, Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade. Buy a ticket for a chance to win up to $500 cash!  $5 / ticket; multiple winners; do not need to be present to win.

  • Winners will be drawn on Sunday, June 21st at 12:45 PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
    • Winner need not be present to win.
Lunch by the River event - large group of people sitting on grassy area of local park under shade from trees

Lunch By The River (11:30 AM – 1 PM)

Join friends and family between the two bridges for lunch by the beautiful Wisconsin River, featuring food trucks, local entertainer Max Benitz and local business sponsors. 

  • Veterans Memorial Park Wisconsin Rapids
    • Downtown along the east side of the river between the Grand Ave. & Jackson St. bridges
  • Hosted by the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit, www.wisconsinrapidschamber.com
Cranberry Guy standing on side of street + kid drawing with chalk on sidewalk

Chalk It Up! (1 PM – 4 PM)

Participants of all ages are invited to create their own sidewalk chalk designs. Register anytime during the event from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. A small chalk kit will be provided, though bringing your own supplies is encouraged. Themes for this year include food, agriculture, and cars. Must be present to win.

  • Boys & Girls Club of Wisconsin Rapids Area
    •  501 West Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
  • For more information visit, www.bgcwra.org
Group of young kids riding carousel ride at Cranberry Blossom Festival

Cranberry Blossom Festival Carnival (6 PM – 10 PM)

Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days!  Parking $5 / vehicle (cash only please), proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America.  Admission is free! $25 at gate for 4 hours, $75 mega band for all weekend.

Thursday, 6/19: Visit the Carnival anytime from 6 PM to 10 PM.

Four-hour unlimited ride wristbands are available at the ticket booth. Please note one wristband is good for one 4-hour time slot on any day throughout the weekend.  Time slots set by Tri-State Amusements are:

  • Thursday, June 19th (6 PM-10 PM)
  • Friday, June 20th (1 PM-5 PM OR 6 PM-10 PM)
  • Saturday, June 21st (12 PM-4 PM OR 6 PM-10 PM)
  • Sunday, June 22nd (12 PM-4 PM)
Outdoor movie setup + group of people sitting in lawn chairs near white semi truck

Cinema Under the Stars – 21st Anniversary! (Opens at 6:00 PM)

Enjoy a movie, The Wizard of Oz, under the stars in downtown Wisconsin Rapids. Admission is FREE. Bring your own lawn chairs or spread out a blanket and make a picnic. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase. The movie will begin at dusk. Hosted by Sunrise Rotary.

  • West side of the river, along 1st Avenue South between West Grand Avenue and Goggins Street (in front of Tribune Building)
  • Hosted by Sunrise Rotary. For more information visit, www.wisconsinrapidsrotary.org
Wisconsin Rapids Aqua Skiers in double pyramid formation on water

Aqua Skiers Water Ski Show (Pre-Show at 6:00 PM)

Watch the FREE water ski show set to the theme of “Talladega Nights.” This hour-long show is family friendly and will highlight many ways you can move across the water. Music, dancing, barefooting, jumping, pyramids, and the graceful ladies performing ballet and swivel skiing are all part of this event.

  • Red Sands Beach at Lake Wazeecha
    • 6411 South Park Road, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  • For more information visit, aquaskiers.org.
Group of people standing and sitting in front of McMillan Memorial Library

McMillan Concert Series – Gladius (7PM)

Electric flamenco guitarist Gladius will play at McMillan Library as part of our concert series on June 18th at 7pm. Gladius is an award-winning composer who studied under a protege of Andres Segovia’s, and was driven to obsession by Eddie Van Halen.

  • McMillan Memorial Library 
    • 490 East Grand Avenue, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  • For more information visit, www.mcmillanlibrary.org

Friday

June 19th

Wisconsin Rapids Lionesses standing next to Cranberry Guy mascot with trees in background

Berry Fest Raffle (ongoing) 

Purchase your ticket from a gal in the purple vest of the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club. Look for them at Cranberry Blossom Festival events including the Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair, Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade. Buy a ticket for a chance to win up to $500 cash!  $5 / ticket; multiple winners; do not need to be present to win.

  • Winners will be drawn on Sunday, June 21st at 12:45 PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
    • Winner need not be present to win.
Cranberry Guy mascot and man near pancake griddle

Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast (6 AM – 10 AM)

Enjoy a delicious breakfast including pancakes, sausage, cheese curds, coffee, and more!  Adults $10; kids age 5-12, $7; age 4 and under free. Cash only.

  • Lincoln High School Cafeteria
    • 1801 16th Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI  54494
    • Park in student lot between football field and PAC
  • Hosted by the Grand Rapids Lions Club. For more information visit, www.facebook.com/lions7154211888
Car covered in handmade quilt and parked in driveway

Material Girls Quilt Show (9 AM – 4 PM)

Quilt and basket raffles, vendors, food, and special displays including Log Cabin Quilts. Vote for Viewers Choice and check out the Silent Bid Quilts. See the Historic Point Basse group do manual quilting. Check out the Something Old & Something New shop or have your sewing machine cleaned by Brubaker’s. A “Quilt of Honor” presentation will be held Saturday, June 2st at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss the Quilted Car!

  • Assumption High School
    • 445 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  • Hosted by the Material Girls Quilt Club.
Group of young kids riding carousel ride at Cranberry Blossom Festival

Cranberry Blossom Festival Carnival (1 PM – 10 PM)

Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days!  Parking $5 / vehicle (cash only please), proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America.  Admission is free! Admission is free! $25 at gate for 4 hours, $75 mega band for all weekend.

Friday, 6/20: Visit the Carnival anytime from 1 PM to 10 PM.

Four-hour unlimited ride wristbands are available at the ticket booth. Please note one wristband is good for one 4-hour time slot on any day throughout the weekend.  Time slots set by Tri-State Amusements are:

  • Thursday, June 19th (6 PM-10 PM)
  • Friday, June 20th (1 PM-5 PM OR 6 PM-10 PM)
  • Saturday, June 21st (12 PM-4 PM OR 6 PM-10 PM)
  • Sunday, June 22nd (12 PM-4 PM)

Downtown on Tap (5 PM – 9 PM)

8th annual live music, food, and fun along the Wisconsin River!  No cost to attend. Face painting until around 7 PM. Food trucks & beverages available for purchase. Bring your sealed, purchased beverages from downtown establishments. No carry-ins. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy live music by Barefoot Americans.

  • Veterans Memorial Park
    • 112 2nd Street North, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  • Hosted by Current Young Professionals – Wisconsin Rapids. For more information visit, www.facebook.com/downtownontap

Saturday

June 20th

Wisconsin Rapids Lionesses standing next to Cranberry Guy mascot with trees in background

Berry Fest Raffle (ongoing) 

Purchase your ticket from a gal in the purple vest of the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club. Look for them at Cranberry Blossom Festival events including the Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair, Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade. Buy a ticket for a chance to win up to $500 cash!  $5 / ticket; multiple winners; do not need to be present to win.

  • Winners will be drawn on Sunday, June 21st at 12:45 PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
    • Winner need not be present to win.
Car covered in handmade quilt and parked in driveway

Material Girls Quilt Show (9 AM – 4 PM)

Quilt and basket raffles, vendors, food, and special displays including Log Cabin Quilts. Vote for Viewers Choice and check out the Silent Bid Quilts. See the Historic Point Basse group do manual quilting. Check out the Something Old & Something New shop or have your sewing machine cleaned by Brubaker’s. A “Quilt of Honor” presentation will be held Saturday, June 2st at 11:00 AM. Don’t miss the Quilted Car!

  • Assumption High School
    • 445 Chestnut Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  • Hosted by the Material Girls Quilt Club.

Cranberry Blossom Festival Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair (10 AM – 3 PM)

Stroll through downtown Wisconsin Rapids for a free, family-friendly outdoor event, happening rain or shine! Shop over 60 vendors from across the state. Be sure to bring your appetite to fully enjoy a wide variety of food options.

  • West Grand Avenue (between the bridge & 3rd Avenue South)
  • Hosted by the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit, www.wisconsinrapidschamber.com
Little Girl Fishing in pond with Cranberry Guy standing on shore

Kids Learn to Fish (10 AM – 1 PM)

Learn to fish & tie fishing knots at this catch & release free event.  Kids of all ages and experience are welcome; gear will be provided or bring your own.

Street view of the South Wood County Historical Museum

Ice Cream Social (1 PM – 3 PM)

Stop by the South Wood County Historical Museum for the annual Ice Cream Social. Serving up vanilla ice cream with delicious cranberry topping. The museum will be open to visitors during the event.

  • South Wood County Historical Museum
    • 540 3rd Street South, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
  • For more information visit, www.swch-museum.com
Group of young kids riding carousel ride at Cranberry Blossom Festival

Cranberry Blossom Festival Carnival (12 PM – 10 PM)

Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days!  Parking $5 / vehicle until 4:30 PM then goes to $10 / vehicle (cash only please), proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America.  Admission is free! Admission is free! $25 at gate for 4 hours, $75 mega band for all weekend.

Saturday, 6/21: Visit the Carnival anytime from 12 PM to 10 PM.

Four-hour unlimited ride wristbands are available at the ticket booth. Please note one wristband is good for one 4-hour time slot on any day throughout the weekend.  Time slots set by Tri-State Amusements are:

  • Thursday, June 19th (6 PM-10 PM)
  • Friday, June 20th (1 PM-5 PM OR 6 PM-10 PM)
  • Saturday, June 21st (12 PM-4 PM OR 6 PM-10 PM)
  • Sunday, June 22nd (12 PM-4 PM)

Grand Rapids Lions Club Concert (5 PM – 10:30 PM)

The Grand Rapids Lions Club proudly presents Richrath Project Reo with special guest Jerry Unger with The Fog. Plenty of food, beverages & fun!  Parking $10 / vehicle starting at 4:30 PM. Music begins at 5PM. Parking is $10 / vehicle starting at 4:30 PM

Sunday

June 21st

Wisconsin Rapids Lionesses standing next to Cranberry Guy mascot with trees in background

Berry Fest Raffle (ongoing) 

Purchase your ticket from a gal in the purple vest of the Wisconsin Rapids Lioness Club. Look for them at Cranberry Blossom Festival events including the Arts & Crafts Vendor Fair, Dairy Berry Pancake Breakfast and Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade. Buy a ticket for a chance to win up to $500 cash!  $5 / ticket; multiple winners; do not need to be present to win.

  • Winners will be drawn on Sunday, June 21st at 12:45 PM at St. John’s Episcopal Church.
    • Winner need not be present to win.
Police officer kneeling next to kid holding fish near river

Wisconsin Rapids Police Department
Kids Fishing Contest (9 AM – 11:30 AM)

Annual free event for kids 14 and under.  Snacks, drinks, and prizes for everyone who participates.

  • East Wisconsin River riverbank (South of Grand Avenue & former Elk’s Club)
  • Hosted by the Wisconsin Rapids Professional Police Association.
Group of young kids riding carousel ride at Cranberry Blossom Festival

Cranberry Blossom Festival Carnival (12 PM – 4 PM)

Rides, games, food & fun for the whole family all four days!  Parking $5 / vehicle (cash only please), proceeds benefit local Boy Scouts of America.  Admission is free! Admission is free! $25 at gate for 4 hours, $75 mega band for all weekend.

Sunday, 6/22: Visit the Carnival anytime from 12 PM to 4 PM.

Four-hour unlimited ride wristbands are available at the ticket booth. Please note one wristband is good for one 4-hour time slot on any day throughout the weekend.  Time slots set by Tri-State Amusements are:

  • Thursday, June 19th (6 PM-10 PM)
  • Friday, June 20th (1 PM-5 PM OR 6 PM-10 PM)
  • Saturday, June 21st (12 PM-4 PM OR 6 PM-10 PM)
  • Sunday, June 22nd (12 PM-4 PM)
Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade + crowd on side of street watching firetrucks drive by

Cranberry Blossom Festival Parade

“Summer Splash”  (12 PM – 2 PM)

Bring the sunshine to this year’s Summer Splash parade! Celebrate bright colors, beach vibes, tropical touches and carefree summer fun! Get ready for theme-filled floats and fun for all! Gather along Grand Avenue for a parade featuring live music and plenty of candy.

  • The parade starts at the SWC YMCA and heads east down Grand Avenue, ending at 9th Street South.
  • Hosted by the Heart of Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. For more information visit, www.wisconsinrapidschamber.com
Two people in red rubber boat on river using nets to catch yellow rubber ducks

Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department Duck Derby

(After Parade, approximately 2:30 PM)

Purchase a raffle ticket to “adopt” a rubber duck at Wisconsin Rapids Fire Station #1 or #2.  Watch it swim down the Wisconsin River for a chance to win prizes!  Winners do not need to be present.